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Social studies resources for SMART Notebook and for special education

Preview of FUN PHONICS Level 2 SMART Board Letter Tiles

FUN PHONICS Level 2 SMART Board Letter Tiles

Created by
ABC Girl
2nd Grade FUNDATIONS® Level 2 Aligned SMARTBoard Letter Tiles! This SMART Notebook file contains 18 pages of letter tiles to correlate with every unit in the FUNDATIONS® Level 2 program.Your sound card display will be set up for every unit with no preparation!Stay organized and eliminate the hassle of setting up your sound cards before your FUNDATIONS® lessons.Each letter tile will clone as you select and move it. Now you have infinite letters to work with.Never run out of letter tiles or deal w
Preview of FUN PHONICS Level 1 SMARTBoard Letter Tiles

FUN PHONICS Level 1 SMARTBoard Letter Tiles

Created by
ABC Girl
1st Grade FUNDATIONS® Level 1 Aligned Smartboard Letter Tiles This SMART Notebook file contains 14 pages of letter tiles to correlate with every unit in the Level 1 FUNDATIONS® program. Stay organized and eliminate the hassle of setting up your sound cards before your FUNDATIONS® lessons. Your sound card display will be set up for every unit with no preparation!Each letter tile will clone as you select and move it. Now you have infinite letters to work with.Never run out of letter tiles or deal
Preview of FUN PHONICS Digital Smart Board Sentence Frames

FUN PHONICS Digital Smart Board Sentence Frames

Created by
ABC Girl
Fundations® compatible SMARTBoard Sentence Frames for Smart Notebook. Stay organized during your FUNDATIONS® lessons and activities with these digital sentence frames! This is a one page digital version of the magnetic Sentence Frames that accompany the FUNDATIONS® program. Each frame will clone as you select and drag it.WILSON®, Wilson Reading System®, Fundations®, Just Words®, and Wilson Fluency® are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of the Wilson Language Training Corporation. This fil
Preview of Oceans & Continents Social Studies SmartBoard Lesson Primary Grades

Oceans & Continents Social Studies SmartBoard Lesson Primary Grades

Created by
Lisa Rombach
This lesson follows my lesson on THE GLOBE. Your students will learn about the continents and oceans through interactive pages (click and reveal), website links, video link and a printable book for students to color / write in and keep. A teacher's notes page is included describing how to use the lesson. Have fun learning about the world with this fun SmartBoard Lesson! Lisa Rombach(This is a .notebook file and requires Notebook software to open.)Some other social studies smartboard lessons
Preview of Handwriting Without Tears:  Letter Construction

Handwriting Without Tears: Letter Construction

A SMART Board activity to construct letters, similar to the wood pieces from Handwriting Without Tears. Took some liberties with the T, U, and J though. Excellent for special needs learners, especially those with physical disabilities.
Preview of FUN PHONICS Level 3 SMARTBoard Letter Tile Sound Cards

FUN PHONICS Level 3 SMARTBoard Letter Tile Sound Cards

Created by
ABC Girl
3rd Grade FUNDATIONS® Level 3 Aligned SMARTBoard Letter Tiles!This SMART Notebook file contains 15 pages of letter tiles to correlate with every unit in the FUNDATIONS® Level 3 program.Your sound card display will be set up for every unit with no preparation!Stay organized and eliminate the hassle of setting up your sound cards before your FUNDATIONS® lessons.Each letter tile will clone as you select and move it. Now you have infinite letters to work with.Never run out of letter tiles or deal wi
Preview of Branches of Government United States

Branches of Government United States

Use this interactive smartboard lesson to introduce your kiddos to the 3 branches of the U.S. Government: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. (Special Note: If you do not have smartnotebook, you can still use this file IF you download smartnotebook's FREE interactive viewer. Click here ) Each page introduces the branch and requires some form of interaction from the students. Ex. Click to reveal tool, erase to reveal, etc Students are taught the job of each branch and the members of each
Preview of Remembering Sept. 11 Smart Board lesson Primary Grades

Remembering Sept. 11 Smart Board lesson Primary Grades

Created by
Lisa Rombach
Many primary grade children were not even born on September 11, 2001. Help them understand the importance of 9-11 with this Smart Board Lesson (.notebook file which requires Notebook software to open). The file includes a teacher's lesson plan, links to websites (where they will learn about the events through pictures, text and videos), interactive pages, links to videos of 3 children's books read aloud, links to coloring poster pages, a youtube video (song about Sept. 11), and bookmarks to pr
Preview of Core Board

Core Board

A core board with voice output for each word on the board. Students can use this to communicate or teachers can model use of the core board.
Preview of FUN PHONICS Kindergarten  SmartNotebook Letter Tiles

FUN PHONICS Kindergarten SmartNotebook Letter Tiles

Created by
ABC Girl
FUNDATIONS® Kindergarten SMART Board Letter Tiles! You will love the convenience of a digital sound card display!Google Slides Version:• Fundations Aligned Level K Letter Tiles for Google SlidesPowerPoint Version:• Fundations Aligned Level K PowerPoint Letter TilesWILSON®, Wilson Reading System®, Fundations®, Just Words®, and Wilson Fluency® are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of the Wilson Language Training Corporation. This file is an independent product and is not affiliated with, n
Preview of Reading System 3rd Edition Step 1 to 6 SMARTboard Letter Tiles

Reading System 3rd Edition Step 1 to 6 SMARTboard Letter Tiles

Created by
ABC Girl
WILSON READING SYSTEM® Aligned Steps 1-6 Aligned Letter Tiles!Google Slides version:• Wilson Reading System Ed. 3 Steps 1-6 Letter Tiles for Google SlidesPowerPoint version:• Wilson Reading System Ed. 3 Steps 1-6 PowerPoint Letter TilesWILSON®, Wilson Reading System®, Fundations®, Just Words®, and Wilson Fluency® are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of the Wilson Language Training Corporation. This file is an independent product and is not affiliated with, nor has it been authorized, spon
Preview of Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - Colonial Virginia Unit - VS.4

Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - Colonial Virginia Unit - VS.4

Created by
Virginia Kiddies
**Updated to the NEW Virginia SOLS (2016)** This is a 35 page instructional SMART Board lesson that covers Virginia Studies SOLs VS.4 - the entire Colonial Virginia Unit. This lesson is full of interactive activities, video clips, websites, pictures and more! This SMARTboard usually takes me about 2 -3 weeks to teach. It is aligned perfectly to my interactive notebook on this topic that is also listed here on TPT. You can find it here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Virginia-Stud
Preview of Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - Jamestown - SOL VS.3

Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - Jamestown - SOL VS.3

Created by
Virginia Kiddies
**Updated to the NEW Virginia SOLS (2016)** This is a 37 page instructional SMART Board lesson that covers Virginia Studies SOLs VS.3 - the entire Jamestown Unit. This lesson is full of interactive activities, video clips, websites, pictures and more! This SMARTboard usually takes me about 2 -3 weeks to teach. It is aligned perfectly to my interactive notebook on this topic that is also listed here on TPT. You can find it here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Virginia-Studies-Int
Preview of Family Culture Project: Activities, Resources, Google Slides and Lessons

Family Culture Project: Activities, Resources, Google Slides and Lessons

The Family Culture Project offers an engaging exploration of students' ancestral roots, inviting them to delve into the rich tapestry of their family histories and original countries. Through interactive activities and research, elementary and middle school participants embark on a journey of discovery, celebrating cultural diversity and fostering a deeper understanding of their heritage. With hands-on projects and presentations, students not only learn about their own backgrounds but also gain
Preview of Smart Board Floss Rule Bonus Letter Activities Level 1 Unit 4

Smart Board Floss Rule Bonus Letter Activities Level 1 Unit 4

If you need to teach remotely this is the easiest way to do it. No need for a smartboard. It can be used on a computer and shared via an app like zoom. Just get a free month's trial of Smart notebook software if you don't have it on your computer. Aligned with Fundations® Level 1 Unit 4 Your students will have a ball learning about when to double /f/ /l/ /s/ and /z/.• 6 teaching posters including when not to use the rule and rule breakers• Floss word sorts• Roll and Read words Game• Read and M
Preview of FACTORS THAT SHAPE PLACES- Stage 3 Geography (2 Terms inc. Proj.Bas.Lrn. + test)

FACTORS THAT SHAPE PLACES- Stage 3 Geography (2 Terms inc. Proj.Bas.Lrn. + test)

Created by
The Right Stuff
My store- The Right Stuff, is primarily stocked with units which are used on the Smart Board. They are SMART NOTEBOOK files, and absolutely REQUIRE you to have this program available to you.This unit covers 2 full terms lesson material strictly adhering to the Australian Curriculum (NSW). You will find all information, worksheets, and web links included, as well as a written assessment. There is no answer sheet as answers are subjective to what students recall from the lessons.The outline is inc
Preview of AWESOME MONSTEROPOLY SMART BOARD REVIEW GAME TEMPLATE

AWESOME MONSTEROPOLY SMART BOARD REVIEW GAME TEMPLATE

Created by
Science Girl
Are your students tired of playing BORING review games to prepare for assessments? Undoubtedly, your answer must be YES! Well, here's A SMART Board review game template that your students are sure to beg you to let them play. The MONSTEROPOLY SMART BOARD REVIEW GAME TEMPLATE allows your class to review as many questions as you want while playing a MONOPOLY-like game that includes crazy stunts and monster money. The main board slide on the SMART Board presentation has moving animated monsters
Preview of Needs & Wants Social Studies SmartBoard Lesson for Primary Grades

Needs & Wants Social Studies SmartBoard Lesson for Primary Grades

Created by
Lisa Rombach
Do you NEED a lesson on needs and wants? I hope you will WANT to purchase this one! My smart board lesson contains a detailed lesson plan for this 2 day lesson, interactive pages ( pull tabs, click to reveal), video link, website links and a printable responding sheet for your students. Literature book suggestions are included as well (you will need to get your own copy at the library). Your class will have fun learning about the difference between needs and wants! View the PREVIEW file to s
Preview of Following Oral Directions with Basic Linguistic Concepts:Smart board Interactive

Following Oral Directions with Basic Linguistic Concepts:Smart board Interactive

Created by
"Speech"ercise
This highly interactive 114 Smart board presentation will engage and dazzle your students while they practice processing and following directions embedded with basic linguistic concepts . This presentation can be used during individual therapy sessions or with an entire class of students. Students listen to directions read aloud by the therapist; must interpret and then execute the command that contains a concept/concepts. Directions include the following linguistic concepts: inclusion -all
Preview of Latitude and Longitude SMARTBoard Lesson

Latitude and Longitude SMARTBoard Lesson

Let Mr. World Traveler teach your students about latitude and longitude in this interactive SMART Board lesson. 20 Pages that includes instruction based on these vocabulary terms: grid, latitude, longitude, degrees, parallels, meridians, hemispheres. This lesson begins with a review of the seven continents and hemispheres and ends with practicing finding locations of latitude and longitude on a US Map and a 6 question exit quiz. It also includes a link to location finder, and a graphic organiz
Preview of Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - VA in the New Nation - VS.6

Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - VA in the New Nation - VS.6

Created by
Virginia Kiddies
***Updated with 2016 SOLs*** This is the newest version of this SMARTboard lesson, and it covers all of the Virginia SOLs on this topic - VS.6a-c. I've also updated the interactive notebook that matches this lesson, found here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Virginia-Studies-Interactive-Notebook-New-Nation-Unit-VS6-2000122 This is an instructional SMARTboard lesson about Virginia in the New Nation. It covers all of the Virginia fourth grade SOLs for this topic. It is attractive
Preview of A Diverse and Connected World Two Terms’ Work- Geography, Stage 3

A Diverse and Connected World Two Terms’ Work- Geography, Stage 3

Created by
The Right Stuff
My store- The Right Stuff, is primarily stocked with units which are used on the Smart Board. They are SMART NOTEBOOK files, and absolutely REQUIRE you to have this program available to you.This unit covers 2 full terms lesson material strictly adhering to the Australian Curriculum (NSW). You will find all information, worksheets, and web links included, as well as a written assessment. There is no answer sheet as answers are subjective to what students recall from the lessons. Some links may re
Preview of Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - VA in the Reconstruction Era - SOL VS.8

Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - VA in the Reconstruction Era - SOL VS.8

Created by
Virginia Kiddies
**Updated to the NEW Virginia SOLS (2017)** This is a 13 page instructional SMARTboard lesson that covers Virginia Studies SOLs VS.8 - the ENTIRE Virginia during the Reconstruction Era Unit. This lesson is full of interactive activities, video clips, games, websites, and more! Use this to teach your entire Reconstruction Unit! This SMARTboard usually takes me about 2 weeks to teach. It is aligned perfectly to my interactive notebook on this topic that is also listed here on TPT. You can find i
Preview of Just Tap Letter Tiles Sound Card Display

Just Tap Letter Tiles Sound Card Display

Created by
ABC Girl
Wilson Reading JUST WORDS® Aligned Letter Tiles for SmartNotebook. This SMART Notebook file contains 31 pages of letter tiles to correlate with every unit of the Wilson JUST WORDS® Reading program. Your sound card display will be set up for every unit with no preparation!Stay organized and eliminate the hassle of setting up your sound cards before each lesson. Each letter tile will clone as you select and move it. Now you have infinite letters to work with. Never run out of letter tiles or dea
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Find Social Studies - History resources | TPT

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.