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High school test preparation social studies resources for staff and administrators
Disability Awareness & Acceptance 15 POSTERS | Neurodiversity Affirming
Help spread disability acceptance and awareness with this set of posters meant for high schoolers and/or teachers! These posters will print clearly up to 3x the size of standard paper, and can be hung around the school, hung in a classroom, used for a disability event, used for training, used for disability awareness month, etc.! 15 high-quality posters included, created by and in collaboration with those in the disability community.Looking for the Elementary /Middle School version? Click here!
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
i-Ready Diagnostics Goal Setting - Student Data Chat Sheets (EDITABLE)
Sit down with your students to set goals for them with upcoming i-Ready diagnostic tests! Students become more motivated and more aware of their scores and their meaning when they set goals for themselves. I choose to sit down with my 5th graders at the beginning (BOY), middle (MOY), and end of the school year (EOY) to help them track their progress. We look at how they preformed the previous school year and aim to acheive their "typical" growth score as identified by i-Ready by the end of the y
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K - 12th
HBCU Bingo Game w/ 50 Historically Black College & University & 30 Bingo Cards
This HBCU Bingo Game is a twist on a bingo game to help educate on historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). This HBCU bingo game activity is a great AVID activity or AVID project and helps to build college and career readiness on HBCUs. This bingo game features 50 HBCUs with informational text and facts on the Historically Black College & University & 30 bingo cards to accommodate large classes. 50 HBCU Fact cards are included which provide one or more key facts on each H
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6th - 12th
BUNDLE LGBTQ Bulletin Board for Pride Month - Timeline and Flags
Looking for a simple and powerful way to celebrate diversity in your classroom? Do you want to engage your students and motivate them to learn? Then download my BUNDLE LGBTQ Bulletin Board for Pride Month - Timeline and Flags! These posters are perfect for celebrating the diversity in your classroom community. The various flags and historical timeline of global events allow students to deepen their understanding of the LGBTQ community. The historical events resource comes in full-color and low-i
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7th - 11th
Lunch Detention Reflection ISS In School Suspension Middle High School
Content✅25 Prompts! Wide variety of questions✅Holds students accountable ✅Reflects on their behavior ✅Blank sheet included Sincerely,History ZoneCheck out my other resources to save time! :)⭐How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases:• Please login-go to My Purchases page 24 hrs later. Click the Provide Feedback button. Each time you review History Zone, TPT gives you feedback credits to lower the cost of future purchases!Be the FIRST to know about new discounts, freebies, resources and le
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6th - 12th
Emergency Sub Plans High School English - Emergency Sub Plans Social Studies
Looking for emergency sub plans for high school English or history? What about middle school ELA or middle school social studies? Whether you're a substitute teacher, a teacher covering classes, or someone looking for end-of-year activities, this eight-resource bundle will come to the rescue. TED Talks, a Netflix documentary, detailed media literacy lessons, and a fascinating article about a Titanic survivor will do more than fill the time; they'll provide rigor in a set of high-interest activit
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9th - 12th
Parent Newsletters Bundle | AP Psychology *Editable
At the beginning of each unit I email out a parent newsletter to both parents/guardians and my administrator. It is a great way to professionally communicate about what we are learning in class and how parents can support their students. It is also a great way to show evidence of parental involvement for your evaluation. These newsletters were created with information from the 2019 college board redesign. You will need a free Canva account to edit this newsletter that I created. You can customiz
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9th - 12th
State Testing Encouraging Desk Treat Tags | Print and Go
STATE TESTING IS AMOUNG US. As we all know, a little encouragement can go a long way during these times. Ease the stress of testing with these 10 encouraging and motivational desk notes for students! Easily print and leave on each student’s desk, along with a small treat, on testing days!I have included a page that lists the treat ideas to include with each desk note. I’ve also included color and black white versions of the desk notes. Save printer ink by printing the black and white desk notes
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Also included in: State Testing encouragement BUNDLE | Digital & PDF | Bilingual
Anchor Charts in Secondary Social Studies Online Professional Development
Have you heard about anchor charts but you are unsure how to implement them in secondary Social Studies? Are anchor charts a tool you find valuable but you are looking for more ideas? Check out my online professional development course created specifically for secondary Social Studies teachers! This online professional development course will explore the many different ways anchor charts can benefit you in secondary social studies. We will examine:•The purpose of anchor charts. •How anchor chart
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Texas History 7th Grade Curriculum Bundle of Activities
Child Social Skill Screening Tool, First Edition (2-18 years old)
Due to difficulty of identifying social skills and the need for social skill training for an individual. An analysis of eight assessment tools were used to create a social skill screening tool for children. Furthermore, this project was used to (1) analyze and identify commonality of social skill targets for children (ages 2-18) through the use of a variety of assessment tools, (2) create a user friendly social skill screening tool, and (3) develop a user friendly interpretation of results. Thus
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PreK - 12th, Staff
LGBTQ History and Pride Month Activity WEBQUEST
Do you want to support students in learning about their LGBTQ peers? Do you want an inclusive classroom that supports diversity? Then download this no prep LGBTQ History and Pride Month Activity WebQuest! This comprehensive research project allows students to learn about the LGBTQ+ community's history, people, and more! This WebQuest is perfect for Pride Month, LGBTQ+ History Month, small groups or individuals, substitute plans, homework, extra credit, and more!You'll receive this activity in pr
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: BUNDLE LGBTQ Pride Month Activity and Bulletin Board Set
Social Studies Online Professional Development Course
Learn how to use a variety of strategies to support differentiated instruction in Social Studies. Check out my online professional development course created specifically for secondary Social Studies teachers! Are you a novice teacher looking for solid instructional ideas to teach Social Studies for the first time? This course is for you! Are you a master teacher who needs to brush up on new strategies? This course will fit your needs as well! This online professional development course will ex
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6th - 9th
UPDATED--PSAT Testing Strategies and Practice (NEW test)
Do you have students who need to prepare for the PSAT? I have used this to work with 8th graders who were preparing for the PSAT through the Duke University TIP program; however, this would also be a great resource for older students who are preparing for the PSAT. This presentation has details regarding the types of questions students can expect to find. It also contains general test taking strategies as well as specific subject related strategies.
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8th - 12th
Native American Heritage Month Indigenous Bulletin Board Poster
Do you struggle to find the perfect poster for your classroom? Do you want to engage and motivate your students to learn? Then download this Native American Heritage Month Indigenous People Bulletin Board Poster! This inspirational quote is perfect for your door, whiteboard, or bulletin board.➟ Quote included: ”Humans merely share the earth. We can only protect the land, not own it.” ~Chief Seattle, Duwamish➟ To Print: Print on regular 8.5 X 11 paper. No prep!➟ Resources included in this purchas
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6th - 12th
Texas STAAR Motivational Poster Set
Texas STAAR Motivational Poster Set by Counseling from the Heart is a set of posters for classroom or school use that include testing strategies, student encouragement, positive reinforcement to relax, and a reminder that the individual student is more important than any individual test score. This first set is in red but I will be creating additional sets in different colors, including school colors upon request. I created this poster set as a support for students, teachers, and administrators
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3rd - 11th
Discovering Wes Moore - Novel Study
This is an inspiring and compelling story of the challenges growing up and the responsibility carried by choices made. Two men. One overcame adversity. The other suffering the same poverty moves in a different direction. Their stories are chronicled in Discovering Wes Moore, a book for young people based on Wes Moore’s bestselling adult memoir, The Other Wes Moore. Moore’s book is a powerful story that many high school students today need to hear! This novel would be a great summer reading as
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6th - 12th, Staff
High School Texas TEKS Learning Objectives Bundle | 9-12th | State Standards
Writing your own learning objectives on the board can be time consuming! This is the perfect resource that includes an entire bundle for your teachers so that they can focus on other things in the classroom. Simply print the learning objectives, cut, laminate and post them on your boards so that students are aware of what they are learning each day. This bundle is huge! It includes grades 9-12th grade learning objectives for the subjects: science, reading/writing, social studies and math. The po
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9th - 12th
Active Notes! - How to Teach Note Making Online Professional Development
Have you looking for different forms of note making for your students? Are your students bored with taking notes the same way during every lesson? Check out my online professional development course created specifically for secondary Social Studies teachers! This online professional development course will explore the many different ways students can make their own notes in Social Studies. We will examine how to combine the note making process with Social Studies skills. This course will be brok
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Texas History 7th Grade Curriculum Bundle of Activities
TEST TAKING TIPS Motivational Poster Set - Red
TEST TAKING TIPS Motivational Poster Set- Red by Counseling from the Heart is a set of posters for classroom or school use that include testing strategies and tips, student encouragement, and expectations for a positive outcome. This poster set can be used for any test or assessment including State testing. This attractive and affordable poster set can be used by parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators alike for all test taking grade levels. I will be creating this set in several colo
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3rd - 12th
Motivational Testing Posters & Coloring Pages
Thank you for your interest in our resources! The Motivational Testing Posters & Coloring Pages are great visuals for when your walls are bare due to the "testing season". If you have a testing buddy class, these are great to print, 2 to a page, and have your students color and present to their buddies. These are also great for parents who are wanting to do a little something *extra* for their child during their testing days. More designs will be uploaded to TPT, so be sure to follow and d
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PreK - 12th
Assessment - Reading Comprehension Diagnostic Test Package
FULL TITLE: Diagnostic Assessment for the Comprehension of Formal Written English. Start the year with a strong understanding of your students' reading abilities! Wow colleagues and parents with your methodical, data-driven approach! This unique and powerful tool assesses fluency in formal written English with a brief, 20-question quiz that removes unwanted variables like intuitive reasoning ability and subject-area knowledge, giving the teacher the power to distinguish between students with
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7th - 12th
Social Studies TEKS Checklist K-12 Bundle (6 Weeks Checks)
This TEKS checklist is perfect for the savvy Texas teacher! Keep track of the TEKS you have taught using the handy columns provided. Note dates TEKS were covered, keep data on individual students, or use as a quick reference throughout the year. Let this user friendly checklist save you time and energy so you can focus on what really matters… being the rockstar teacher you are! **These are updated yearly, if necessary, due to changes to TEKS. Improvements have been made to the formatting for eas
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K - 12th, Staff
Senior Checklist for High School (College Prep, Military, Workplace)
Check out this great resource for high school seniors! High school counselors, this is a collaborative tool to share with your students and parents as you help your seniors stay on track to graduate. This is a Google Sheets product that has 4 main tabs:1. College Checklist (FAFSA links, ACT/SAT prep & testing, college planning, etc.)2. Military Checklist3. Apprenticeship Checklist4. Workforce Entry Checklist
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Back to School Gift Tags | Student and Staff Options Included
Ready to celebrate back-to-school? It can be celebrating new students or teammates (like your staff)! There are 3 different style tag options in ten different color choices and 3 different font choices for each. These are easy to print and attach to gifts of your choice or a gift like a stress ball.Tags include color and black and white version.Tag quotes: I cannot STRESS how excited I am to have you in my class, I cannot STRESS how excited I am to have you in our class, and I cannot STRESS how
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PreK - 12th, Staff
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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.
How do I find social studies lessons on TPT?
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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