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Social studies resources for Microsoft PowerPoint and for special education
AAC Implementation Toolkit | Training, Handouts, Data Sheets, Presentation
One of the most important parts of AAC implementation is making sure that the entire team (family members, staff) is using simple but effective AAC strategies such as consistent AAC access, modeling, and core vocabulary throughout the entire day! This resource will help you educate others about four foundational, research-based, strategies (or "best practices") for implementing and teaching AAC. This resources includes five sections as follows:AAC Basics: Get familiar with AAC, what it is, the d
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in: AAC Implementation Toolkit BUNDLE - English and Spanish Speech Therapy
Social Studies Lessons | PowerPoint & Google Slides | BUNDLE
It's so hard to squeeze dedicated social studies lessons into our already jam-packed schedules. These short, no-prep, paperless mini-lessons will help you facilitate deep conversations about important topics. Bite-Size Social Studies is perfect for distance learning or remote learning. A paperless, no-prep, narrated version of these lessons will be added, so even the youngest students can learn independently. Send the files home via your chosen platform (Google Classroom, SeeSaw, etc).Each slide
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K - 3rd
Community Helpers Preschool | Community Helpers Kindergarten Unit | Worksheets
Community Helpers Preschool and Kindergarten! Community Helpers Worksheets and PowerPoint! This community helpers unit contains a 29 page PowerPoint and GOOGLE SLIDES with beautiful photos and clickable links. This pack also contains a class display with word/picture reference cards, hands-on community helper worksheets, and writing pages! Teacher Instruction Sheet included!Click on PREVIEW for a glimpse at all of the pages.New! More community helpers have been added for a total of 24 community
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PreK - K
Also included in: Preschool Back to School
September 11th Patriot Day Power Point Lesson & Activities Pack! (September 11)
This is the perfect power point and activity pack for September 11th (9/11) and Patriot Day. September 11 was a tragic day in America's history that we need to educate our young learners on in a careful and meaningful way. This September 11 activities pack will help your students understand why we celebrate Patriot Day and the events that occurred. All materials are sensitive to young minds! More Power Point & Activity Packs!History of Thanksgiving Power Point & Activity PackChristmas/H
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K - 4th
Also included in: Holiday Power Point & Activities Mega Bundle
Celebrations & Holidays Around the World Lessons, Crafts, Passages - Christmas
Are you looking to teach your students about celebrations and holidays around the world? This unit includes a study of 16 different celebrations and holidays around the world, where you and your students will “travel around the world” and see how other countries celebrate holidays. These holidays around the world crafts, passages, powerpoints and response pages will help your students have a better understanding of the world and the many cultures around the globe. You can use the PowerPoint wi
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K - 1st
World War 2 Unit with Lessons, Notes, and Activities
This World War 2 Unit is the perfect addition to your social studies classroom! It includes a variety of World War 2 lessons, activities, worksheets, and a project. Your students will LOVE history as they dive into the causes and major events of WW2.Many of the items in this World War II bundle come in both printable and digital versions.The PowerPoint Lessons are visually engaging and include many pictures, website links, and thought-provoking questions! I use it to teach my fifth graders about
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5th - 7th
Also included in: History Bundle 3 - 1920s, Great Depression, and World War 2
Map Skills Unit with Slideshow– Me on the Map – Maps and Globes - with Digital
This map skills unit for K-2 has all you need to teach your students about maps and globes. With an informational map skills PowerPoint slideshow (also included in video form), vocabulary resources, printable activities and books, and digital activities for Seesaw and Google Slides, this set will get your little geographers making, reading, and talking all about maps! Perfect to use alongside the read-aloud Me on the Map, this maps unit includes an easy-to-assemble “My Home” booklet with version
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K - 1st
Greek Mythology Unit BUNDLE: Greek Gods, Myths, Activities, Escape Room & MORE
This Greek Mythology Unit BUNDLE includes over 150 pages and contains everything you need to teach your students about Greek Mythology or to prepare them to read Rick Riordan's The Lightning Thief. First, introduce your students to Greek Mythology with the 2 Introductory PowerPoints. While following along, students will complete the Guided Student Note Pages and Graphic Organizers. The PowerPoints cover The Creation of the World & the Greek Gods of Mount Olympus.Have students continue to
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5th - 8th
(9/11) September 11th: engaging 35-slide PPT (stats, images, videos, handouts)
THIS IS A MUST-HAVE FOR ANY TEACHER LOOKING TO TEACH ON 9/11. WITH DIFFERENT SLIDE VERSIONS, MULTIPLE HANDOUTS INCLUDED, AND NO PREP NEEDED, THERE ARE A NUMBER OF OPTIONS TO DELIVER AGE-APPROPRIATE LESSONS FOR THIS MOST IMPORTANT AND SENSITIVE TOPIC.THE HIGHLY ENGAGING, FULLY EDITABLE 35-SLIDES ARE EASILY MODIFIED AND TRULY DESIGNED TO TEACH ABOUT 9/11 (PATRIOT DAY) TO ALL GRADE LEVELS.***GOOGLE COMPATIBLE*** 1) Drag and Drop the Word Doc or PowerPoint into Google Drive2) Then Go to "FILE", and
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2nd - 12th
Also included in: SEPTEMBER Interactive, Engaging, Top-Rated Activities - 7-PACK BUNDLE
Who Am I? - Community Helpers Powerpoint Game #1
Community helpers games are great for teaching students about different community jobs. In this "Who am I" game, students must guess the community worker. There are 10 questions and you just click on each question to go to it. Each question has 3 clues and student have to guess which community helper it describes. Clues include tools they may use, what they do, and where they may work. Great for a whole class review or rainy day activity. Great for individual practice on the iPad! Extra licens
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in: Kindergarten Games Bundle
Holidays Around the World | December Crafts for Christmas, Kwanzaa, Diwali
Are you looking for printable or digital resources for Holidays Around the World? These activities are easy to use and/or assign. They can printed out to use in the classroom OR assigned digitally. Each holiday comes with information for students to read, activities for students to complete, and an assessment. Check out the preview to see exactly what the printable and digital activities look like! HOLIDAYS INCLUDED:• Christmas in Germany• Kwanzaa• Christmas in Sweden (with St. Lucia's Day)
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2nd - 4th
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Intro to Growth Mindset- An Interactive PowerPoint on Persistence and Mistakes
Do you have students who have a difficult time doing anything that is a little challenging for them? Do they quit right away? Do they think they are "dumb" if they make mistakes? Do they think if something is challenging, it means they aren't smart?This interactive PowerPoint is specifically for these kids. It's designed to get kids to go from a fixed mindset (I'm just not good at math/reading) to a growth mindset (I can become better at math/reading.) Works great on Smartboards too! Mac-friendl
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K - 4th
Also included in: Growth Mindset Complete Bundle | Interactive PowerPoints
Trip to Mexico Power Point and Activities Pack | Cinco De Mayo Activities
Have a great time learning about Mexico with this fun Power Point and Activities Pack. Both PowerPoint and Google Slides versions are included. It's the perfect activity during Cinco De Mayo, the last week of school, or for some Friday fun! Your class will be introduced to the geography, language, culture, and food in Mexico. The PowerPoint is packed with colorful, real photos. And a variety of activities are included to help your students reflect on what they've learned. Be sure to read the tip
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K - 6th
Causes of World War 2 Lesson (WW2, WWII) US History Social Studies Activities
This Causes of World War 2 American History lesson includes a PowerPoint, slotted notes, reading passage, comprehension activities, & quiz. Some components in this World War II lesson are editable so you can tweak it to your students’ needs. Audios of the reading passage & quiz are included. This is perfect for students with read-aloud accommodations. Includes a print & digital version. This no prep World War II Causes lesson includes:✅ 13 slide PowerPoint presentation about the caus
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7th - 10th
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Mesoamerica Activities Ancient Maya Inca Aztec Civilizations Mexico Olmec Empire
Looking for Mesoamerica Activities for your classroom? This Mesoamerica Activities Resource Bundle is packed with 6 StudentSavvy resources covering the Olmec, Mayan, Aztec, and Inca civilizations. This bundle includes Interactive Notebooks, Reading Passages, Interactive PowerPoint, STEM Challenges, Google Classroom Student Projects, and Assessments / Exams / Tests.The Interactive Notebook contains cut and paste learning materials for topics such as Mesoamerica, Slash & Burn Agriculture, Caca
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5th - 8th
Civil War Unit Bundle
This bundles includes all of my Civil War resources and some resources that are only available in this bundle! This bundle includes:*Civil War Map Activity *Civil War Doodle Notes *Civil War PowerPoint & Guided Notes *Civil War Timeline {A Printable for Your Classroom}*Civil War Timeline Activity (With and Without QR Codes) *Causes of the Civil War & Civil War Test Prep Review Game for PowerPointThis download contains files that may be printed and copied or used digitally. Use
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8th - 11th
CREDIT CARDS - Debt - Finance - Life Skills- Economics
Credit CardsThe Disadvantages and Advantages of Credit Cards Credit card debt has become a serious problem in America. These learning materials focus on teaching students valuable and practical knowledge about credit cards. OBJECTIVES: Students will be able to:· Define credit card and credit lines.· Explain how a credit card is obtained.· Identify why credit cards can be dangerous.· Identify the common fees and costs of credit cards.· Explain how you can avoid credit card debt.· Identify some p
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
DIGITAL Sentence Formulation Sliders | Syntax, WH Questions | Real Pictures
Target WH questions, formulating sentences, and early syntax with this digital, drag-and-drop, sentence building activity! Because it uses real pictures and age-appropriate, simple icons, it can be used with a wide variety of students, ages, and levels!THREE formats are included: Boom cards™️, Google Slides™️ and PowerPoint™️. Each file is 129 pages long and progresses in difficulty.This resource includes 3 levels as follows:Level 1 (50 pages)Drag-and-drop color-coded icons, most with visuals.Le
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K - 6th
Civil War PowerPoint & Guided Notes (Print and Digital) Print & Go Lesson!
This 97 slide PowerPoint presentation covers the American Civil War beginning with the 1860 Presidential Election through the surrender of Confederate troops at Appomattox Court House and Bennett Place in April 1865. It includes the following topics:- Election of 1860- Crittenden Compromise- Creation of the Confederate States of America- Border States- Fort Sumter- Comparison of the North and South (number of states, government, population, industry, transportation, finances, military forces)- I
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Civil War Unit Bundle
Latitude & Longitude Worksheet for Latitude & Longitude Practice with PowerPoint
This interactive Social Studies lesson engages your students in note-taking of important concepts and lets them use their creativity to show what they have learned!▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE?⇨ 10-page PowerPoint Presentation: Show a vibrant Powerpoint to your students to introduce concepts like longitude, latitude, grid map, coordinates, Prime Meridian, International Dateline, and Equator. ⇨ Accompanying Worksheets: As you engage them in this powerp
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2nd - 5th
Pre-Primer Dolch Sight Word Flash Cards with picture cues
High Frequency Word CardsLearning high frequency words can be very difficult for students with dyslexia or who are struggling readers. As a first grade reading teacher, it is especially frustrating to watch a student work day after day on the same high frequency words with little or no success. Research has shown that many students who do have these difficulties think and remember visually with pictures. I incorporated pictures into those words to give my students an image to remember with the w
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K - 1st
Alphabet Letter Fluency & Fitness® Brain Breaks
Fluency and Fitness® are some of the top selling brain breaks and movement breaks on TPT! This activity helps students get the wiggles out AND learn their alphabet letters! Students BEG to do this! Teachers love it because they don't lose any instructional time, yet their kids can get up and move! This bundle includes 6 Powerpoint slideshows to help your students learn their uppercase and lowercase letters quickly. Each slideshow has a variety of exercises for students to do. Click on the previ
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PreK - K
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Also included in: Fluency & Fitness® Brain Breaks MEGA BUNDLE (K-2)
Stand Up Sit Down Brain Break {First Day of School}
Stand Up Sit Down is used as a fun, quick brain break that gets students out of their seats for a few minutes. This First Day of School brain break will allow for students to see what they have in common with their classmates, as well as give you a pulse of the class. There are some questions about what they did over the summer and first day of school-related questions. The first day of school is filled with lots of information for students as your introduce rules and procedures. This brain b
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Stand Up Sit Down Brain Break Bundle
Stock Market Crash (1929) Simulation: Causes of the Great Depression
Bring history alive for your students! This is a one day stock market simulation that will help your students understand the major causes of the stock market crash of October 29th, 1929 while role playing and while working together! This lesson is an amazing way to start your unit on the Great Depression! This lesson provides students with a general understanding of how the stock market operates and how stock speculation works. This lesson will bring history alive for your students!This product
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7th - 11th
Also included in: Franklin D. Roosevelt's Presidency: Great Depression-World War II
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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.
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