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4th grade social studies homeschool curricula for Easel Activities
Pirate Map Skills: Grid Coordinates, Cardinal & Ordinal Directions, Symbols
Teach and strengthen coordinate grid math, geography mapping skills like map symbols and cardinal and ordinal directions with a compass rose, and new vocabulary with these pirate themed printable worksheets. These are fun mini-lesson activities for Talk Like A Pirate Day on September 19th or if you have a pirates themed unit. Cardinal directions and coordinate grid mapping are important introductory skills to mastering latitude and longitude map skills and being able to use an atlas. Coordinate
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in:Â Pirates Thematic Unit Study Bundle: Talk Like A Pirate Pack!
Easy Biography Research Project: Notable Hispanic Contributors
Have you started a unit on biographies and are looking for an easy to implement research project? Then look no further. This mini research printable can be used as an independent study activity or even as a learning center. You will have two formats to choose from, one is full size (8.5 x 11). The smaller version can be glued into an interactive notebook OR all student projects can be placed on a ring and placed in a classroom library for display throughout the year. 10 Different Notable Hispa
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â Hispanic Heritage Month: Interactive Research Projects with Rubrics
California Ranchos Unit Informational Reading Activities Writing Art Project
This California Ranchos Era no-prep unit will give your students an excellent overview of the Mexican Rancho period. Written in a student-friendly and entertaining manner, history will come alive! Student text is included along with 28 text-dependent questions, a writing project and a fun directed drawing art project anyone can do!Topics covered: land grantsdisenos, vaqueroshaciendasfiestas reatas Native Americans during this time periodCalifornia Bank Notesfandangosthe end of the era and more!N
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in:Â California Ranchos Informational Reading and Activities & 2 Games Bundle
NATIVE AMERICANS (all 4 units)-Social Studies Notebooking-With Reading Passages!
Interactive Social Studies Notebooks are wonderful, and fun, ways to introduce your students to geography!I've been using notebooks in Social Studies for several years now, and I love it! My units involve a lot of reading, and even includes mini-books and reading passages! These mini-books have foldables and other activities that focus on reading skills, such as summarizing, looking for main idea and details, highlighting important information, taking notes, etc. My students have loved watching
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
Grade 4 2023 Ontario Social Studies Early Societies to 1500 CE
Revised 2023! Save time with this unit that's ready to go and covers all of the curriculum expectations! This resource is an inquiry-based unit plan for the Heritage and Identity: Early Societies Strand of the Social Studies Revised Ontario Curriculum. Unit plans and lesson suggestions, assessments, inquiry, answer keys, web quest, and rubric are included. *If you previously purchased this resource, you will find the 2023 revised version under the "my purchases" tab. This resource is a printable
Grades:
4th
Also included in:Â Grade 4 Ontario Social Studies BUNDLE Strand A & B complete units 2023
Interactive Notebook - Geography Unit - Social Studies - With Reading Passages!
Interactive social studies notebooks are wonderful, and fun, ways to introduce your students to geography!I've been using notebooks in Social Studies for several years now, and I love it! My units involve a lot of reading, and even includes mini-books and reading passages! These mini-books have foldables and other activities that focus on reading skills, such as summarizing, looking for main idea and details, highlighting important information, taking notes, etc. My students have loved watching
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Middle Ages for Elementary Students
Young students love castle, knights, kings & queens...this is a great unit to teach your elementary students all about the middle ages/medieval time period. Included:Introduction to the middle ages, castles, knights, kings, children, and the middle age life. Pictures to accompanied the introductionsPictures of different type of castles, famous castles and castle partsPictures of knights, weapons, warhorse and etc.Pictures of kings and famous Middle Age peoplePictures of everyday life: peopl
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Grades:
1st - 6th
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Personal Interest Project for Genius Hour
Do you use Personal Interest Projects, Passion Projects or Genius Hour in your classroom?
PIP’s are a great way to extend learners who are gifted or talented, or introduce young learners to research projects. Students are able to choose their own topic to research and present in any format that they choose. This is also a great way to allow students to work at their own pace and to be accountable for their learning.
Included in this file;
o Instructions on how to implement a PIP in your
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Pilgrims, Puritans, Quakers
This packet addresses the three main religious groups that settled in the early American colonies. It addresses the standard: Compare and contrast religious groups that settled colonial America and examine the role of religion in colonial communities. The packet includes information, questions, a game, a writing activity, and some fun ways for students to report what they have learned.Access to TpT Digital Activities Now Available!Table of Contents:Four Informational Sheets Followed by Compreh
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Note-Taking Journal Templates, Editable Graphic Organizers Worksheets
These note-taking templates can be used over and over. You have the flexibility to change the title and tailor the directions to fit the content the students are reading. These graphic organizer templates help students organize their notes and can be used with either fiction or nonfiction text.The worksheets are 11 by 8.5. (horizontal) There are 9 editable worksheets on Google Slides.Below is a list of note-taking templates included in this resource:-4 Square Graphic Organizer-3 Column Graphic
Grades:
4th - 12th
Also included in:Â Note Taking Worksheets, Editable Graphic Organizers, Fiction and Nonfiction
Cahuilla Tribe California Native Americans Informational Reading & Activities
Everything your students need to know about the Cahuilla Tribe of California. Covers:location, ancient history leadership culture, technology beliefsrecent history and much more!This 16 tribe series of short expository texts are lively, student-friendly and aligned with Common Core. Use them as guided reading resources, close reading texts, or digital resource information. Print, color copy on card stock and laminate for multiple years of use! Ink-friendly version included. Text, photos and comp
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in:Â California Social Studies 4th Grade Curriculum-- Complete Year
Yokuts Tribe CA Native American Indian Text & Activities
Permission granted for use with Google Classroom. Keep your students engaged and learning with this engaging, standards-based text and activities. Great for distance learning, school breaks or home schools. Everything your students need to know about the Yokuts Tribe of California. This resource is one of a series of short expository texts that are lively, student-friendly and aligned with Common Core. Students learn about the location, ancient history, culture, technology, resources, beliefs, g
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â 5 California Native American Tribes Texts & Activities Bundle
Early Explorers
This packet focuses on student research for 18 early explorers of the Americas. It addresses the Social Studies Standard: The student will identify early explorers and their motivations, challenges, and achievements. Included is a list of the 18 explorers, an "Explorer Information Sheet" for each explorer (plus a blank one), and a culminating project for a class presentation, "Hall of Explorers." The teacher can assign all 18 explorers or pick and choose which ones to assign. When the informa
Grades:
4th - 6th
State Report Fact Sheets for All 50 States with Graphic Organizers
Learners of multiple levels will enjoy creating a fact sheet for one or all 50 states! Check out my TpT store for resources to create multipage research reports using graphic organizers for each one of the 50 states.Topics for the one-page fact sheet include:State nickname, date entered the Union, population, area, landforms, bodies of water, top employers and attractions, current governor, capital and largest cities, highest and lowest points, borders, and finding an interesting fact.States in
Grades:
4th - 8th
Maya Activity Gallery Walk Civilization Government and Laws Student-Created
Engage students in the Government and Laws of the Maya with this student-created gallery walk. Students work in small groups to create gallery displays. Students then take a gallery walk of each other's displays and learn about other aspects of Maya government and laws.This resource includes:Complete teacher’s guide for setting up Background information on Mayan government and lawsStudent handouts for creating gallery walk and graphic organizer for gallery walkA complete list of materials A gr
Grades:
4th - 9th
Also included in:Â World History Middle school Curriculum Bundle GROWING
South Carolina Learning Packet
LEARNING PACKETDiscover South Carolina’s wonders with our vibrant learning packet! Uncover state symbols, facts, and more; enhanced by the power of color theory for engaging and memorable lessons. Key Features:Comprehensive coverage of South Carolina’s state symbols, climate, economy, and more.An answer guide is included for easy reference. For those using Easel, enjoy the convenience of self-grading activitiesPRINT: Print and go convenience for quick classroom use includes:10 attractive pages o
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Timeline Unit Study with Hawai'i State History, Sequence of Events Writing
Timelines are introduced or reviewed with events in the history of Hawai’i's annexation and becoming the 50th state. Timeline topics include: Captain James Cook, King Kamehameha, Queen Lili'uokalani's forced abdication, the attack at Pearl Harbor, and more. A detailed and a simplified timeline with a page of questions including calculating elapsed time for each are included to differentiate for learners of different levels.To wrap up the timeline unit and assess learning, a blank surfboard timel
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Intermediate Mapping Skills Unit + Create Your Own Country Project
This unit teaches students all about the main concepts of mapping! It is intended for students ranging in age from Grades 5-6, but has trickier concepts appropriate for Grade 7, and can be simplified for Grade 4. Check out the FREE sample of the Create Your Own Country Project hereIt is also available in a social studies bundle at a discounted rate The topics covered include:Page 1 – Cover Art and Related ResourcesPage 2 – CreditsPage 3 – Table of ContentsPage 4 – How to Use this UnitPage 5-6 -
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in:Â Human Origins, Ancient Civilizations, and Map Skills BUNDLE
Las Culturas Mesoamericanas
En este paquete podrás encontrar actividades como sopas de letras, cuadernos interactivos y mucho más para el estudio de las principales culturas mesoamericanas:-Olmeca-Maya-Teotihuacana-Zapoteca-Tolteca-Mixteca-Azteca Si tienes sugerencias de mejora para este u otro recurso, no dudes en contactarme!!
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Ancient Greece Activities Life in Ancient Greece
Ancient Greece Activity Life in Ancient Greece is a set of four activities focused on the daily life in Ancient Greece. Students read informational text on topics including housing, food and clothing. Students engage in hands-on activities such as building a Greek house, planning a fashion layout and menu planning a Greek meal. Students love these inquiry-based activities. This detailed resource includes:4 Ancient Greece related activities on clothing, food, home and writingInformational textT
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in:Â Ancient Greece Activities Bundle for Ancient Greece Unit
The People of the Plains The First Nations | Indigenous History
People of the Plains Canada's First Nations | Indigenous History Native AmericansIndigenous History & Culture This pack includes: Learning objectivesGeography of the plainsWay of life; diet, housing, clothingCelebrations Spiritual rituals Comprehension questionsNew vocabularyWord search If you have any questions about this product, please email me @ beachesprep@gmail.comThis resource is great for:Teaching about the First Nations Teaching about Canada's First Nations Teaching about Canadian H
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Writing Prompts From History: American Revolution (Ages 6-10) (Plus TpT Digital)
From the arrival of a special bell to a day on the job working for Paul Revere and an announcement that has the whole town talking, you can immerse your 6-10-year-olds in daily life during the American Revolution with Writing Prompts from History. Each volume in the 6-10-year-old version includes a short introduction to the topic studied to help your student understand the historical context of the writing prompts. Ten writing prompts follow, each on its own notebooking page. An additional ten n
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Grades:
1st - 5th
Also included in:Â Writing Prompts About American History Bundle (Ages 6-10)
Decoding the Constitution
Welcome to Teaching Off Trail!Bringing the world to your students & your students into the world.***NOW AVAILABLE AS A DIGITAL RESOURCE PERFECT FOR REMOTE LEARNING!***After your students understand the tensions that spurred the American Colonists to turn their back on the known and risk everything for liberty, they are ready to delve into the framing of our Constitution. This work sets out to decode some of the most important pieces of this document and its foundation. Our job as teachers is
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Summer Olympics and Paralympics Unit Study (Plus Easel Activity)
This 20-day unit study includes instructions on how to use it in Olympic and non-Olympic years. Art, home economics, math, science and health, history, geography, English, writing, and spelling activities incorporate dozens of sports. Plus, discover amazing Olympic and Paralympic trivia tidbits along the way! 32 pages total. Faith based.*The Easel Activity version of this resource does not include the cover pages, table of contents, how to page, or answer key for ease in assigning it to students
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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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.
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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.
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.
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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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