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Social studies lesson videos
Native American Tribes Lesson Plan: Map, Reading, Video, PowerPoint & Project
This engaging and thorough lesson on Native American tribes is a great way to introduce students to the diverse array of cultures that existed in North America prior to the arrival of Europeans.The download includes all of the following: PowerPoint and Google Slides presentationsFlipped classroom video versionGuided notes and interactive notebook page optionsPrimary source analysis on the Great Law of PeaceReading and worksheet on the Iroquois ConfederacyOne Pager project on an American Indian
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: US History Part 1 PowerPoint and Guided Notes Bundle
The Ronald Reagan Presidency and America in the 80s
This lesson plan on Ronald Reagan and the 1980s is an amazing and thorough resource for your US History classroom. The download includes: An engaging & thorough PowerPoint (along with Google Slides option)Guided notes worksheets for studentsFully-narrated "flipped classroom" video lesson1980s choice board projectA complete lesson planThe PowerPoint and guided notes set covers all the key points of Reagan's presidency and the 1980s, including: Reagan's backgroundDomestic policies & "trick
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: US History Part 2 PowerPoint and Guided Notes Bundle
Social Studies Mini Lesson: What is a community?
This social studies mini lesson is perfect for teaching in the 21st century classroom. With little time and lots of pressure to utilize technology, teaching social studies can seem like a daunting task. This lesson includes everything you need to tackle both!
I've included 5 days worth of activities that are designed to be short, no longer than 10 or 15 minutes. They are also very low-prep for the teacher.
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Detailed teaching guide with a recommended schedule
Mini lesson PowerPoint
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2nd - 4th
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Constitution Escape Room (9th - 12th Grade) | The Escape Classroom
**SEE THE PREVIEW AND FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF WHY WE ARE THE ORIGINAL AND THE #1 ESCAPE ROOM MATERIAL USED BY THOUSANDS OF TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS**INCLUDES: 1) Escape Room Activity (online connection required) 2) Handout Material3) Lesson Plan On Subject 4) Power Point Presentation5) Promotional Videos 6) How-To Video7) Count Downs 8) Test **The interactive nature of our videos set us apart from all other curriculum sources. Students LOVE our Super Villains, and will beg you for more. When was the l
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9th - 12th
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Progressive Era Lesson Plan: PowerPoint, Notes, Video, Reading Activity
This Progressive Era lesson plan includes several engaging activities for an in-depth and easily differentiated lesson on this important era in US History! All of the following resources are included in this download: PowerPoint & Google Slide presentationFlipped classroom video lessonEditable guided notes worksheetsPrimary source analysis worksheetKey concepts worksheetInteractive notebook activityDigital notebook activityThe PowerPoint & Google Slide presentation is a thorough overview
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: US History Part 2 PowerPoint and Guided Notes Bundle
Forensic Files Serial Killers V6 - (2 video worksheets) - science / psychology
FORENSIC FILES - 2 SERIAL KILLER VIDEO WORKSHEETSINSIGNIFICANT OTHERS & PENCHANT FOR POISONGRADES: 10-12SUBJECTS: FORENSICS, HISTORY, PSYCHOLOGY, CRIMEDISTANCE LEARNING: YESEMERGENCY PLANS: YESVIDEO FREE ONLINE: YESMORE FORENSIC FILES! – CLICK HERE!*Video is necessary for completion of this worksheet.*Please make sure you have access to the video before making your purchase.*Always view all videos for content prior to showing to your students.As of August 2022, episodes of Forensic Files can
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10th - 12th
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Cuneiform Bundle: Activities on the Invention of Writing in Mesopotamia
Note: This is the Print/PDF version. We also have a Google Apps/Distance Learning version available by clicking here.This 23-page product is a set of activities for your students to learn about the invention of writing in ancient Mesopotamia. All websites for the online activities and video are provided. Your students will love learning using the internet and watching the cartoon video!This lesson is aligned with standards for history/social sciences at the state and national levels.Included:
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4th - 10th
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Blood Diamonds 90+ Minute FULL Lesson Plan
If you are teaching a section on African blood diamonds, look no further! This zip file is a 100% PREP FREE package with everything you need to teach the tragedy of blood diamonds in 1-2 days.
Includes: student bell ringer introducing diamonds, teacher PowerPoint with answers/graphics to accompany bell ringer, a 1 1/2 page article on blood diamonds with guided questions, a 45 minute MP4 documentary on blood diamonds, student viewing guide for the documentary, and 9 post-viewing reflection q
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8th - 12th
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Asian Responses to the Age of Exploration Lesson
This lesson plan on Asian responses to European exploration includes a PowerPoint, video, primary source activity, and interactive notebook - everything you need to teach an engaging lesson on China and Japan during the Age of Encounter and Interaction. The lesson begins with a PowerPoint on Chinese and Japanese responses to European contact during the 1500-1600's. The presentation covers Ming & Qing China, Zheng He, responses to Europeans, feudal Japan, and Japan's "Sakoku" or closed count
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: World History PowerPoint Bundle Part 2: Classical Asia - Enlightenment
September 11th Activities Bundle
September 11th Activities: Honor the heroes and first responders of September 11th with this social studies and reading comprehension integration unit. The September 11th bundle celebrates and teachers the facts of 9/11 and the heroic deeds of American citizens and first responders.September 11th Activities Bundle Includes:++ Videos++ Slideshows and PowerPoints++ Context Clues Task Cards++ Main Idea Task Cards++ Summarizing Task Cards++ First Responder Slideshow++ Todd Beamer 3-Day Lesson++ 9/11
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3rd - 5th
Neolithic Agricultural Revolution Bundle: Print Version
Note: This is the Print/PDF version. We also have a Google Apps version, designed specifically for distance learning, available by clicking here.This 14-page bundle is perfect for a unit on Prehistory, the Paleolithic & Neolithic Ages (the Old & New Stone Ages), or ancient Mesopotamia. Your students will enjoy the video featuring live scenes, and you'll be satisfied knowing that the content is excellent and that students will be paying attention because of the corresponding video questi
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4th - 10th
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Viking Lesson Plan High School
This zip file has ALL YOU NEED to teach the Vikings in one day in a high school / middle school setting. Included is: an 11-slide PowerPoint presentation, fill-in-the-blank notes for students, notes key for teacher, mp4 video clip over the Vikings (Discovery Channel), AND a viewing guide for the clip. The PpT thoroughly covers the foundational bases of the Vikings (WHO were they, WHERE did they come from, WHEN were they around, HOW do we know about them, WHY did they raid, WHAT impact did they
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7th - 12th
THE NEW ROYAL FAMILY - A complete unit for ESL students!
THE NEW ROYAL FAMILY – A complete unit for ESL students! This unit is ready to use, there is not much for you to add: it’ll save you a lot of preparation time! I use this unit with my students of Sixième which, in France, corresponds to the American 6th Grade. I use it to teach them about the simple present tense. Included:82 pages of worksheets in PDF;Online animated slideshows also available in MP4 and PDF;Several listening comprehensions;Grammar lessons;Games (magnetic games for the board and
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: BRITISH ROYAL FAMILY: A bundle of unit and activities for ESL learners!
Civil War: The Battle of Gettysburg in 4 Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students learn about the Battle of Gettysburg. The video clip is only four minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on the Civil War. The worksheet helps students understand the importance of Gettysburg. The video is great for visual learners and helps breaks up class time so students are more focused throughout the en
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Gettysburg: Civil War Lesson Plan Collection Bundle
Three Branches of Government Escape Room | The Escape Classroom
**SEE THE PREVIEW AND FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF WHY WE ARE THE ORIGINAL AND THE #1 ESCAPE ROOM MATERIAL USED BY THOUSANDS OF TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS**INCLUDES: 1) Escape Room Activity2) Handout Material3) Lesson Plan On Subject 4) Power Point Presentation5) Promotional Videos 6) How-To Video7) Count Downs 8) Test *The interactive nature of our videos set us apart from all other curriculum sources. Students LOVE our Super Villains, and well beg you for more. When was the last time your students begged y
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6th - 12th
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Peanuts & the Constitutional Convention
How was the U.S. Constitution born? Students will watch and learn about the Constitutional Convention from Charles Schultz's Peanuts Gang!Included in this resource:• Title page • Chronological Guided Video Questions corresponding with "This Is America, Charlie Brown: Birth of the Constitution" (25 minutes)• Interactive notebook notes pages ★★ Note: The video clip is not bundled with this lesson. It is not mine to sell! Please email me at asocialstudieslife@gmail.com if you cannot find the vide
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Articles of Confederation UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS Activities
Map Skills Escape Room | The Escape Classroom
**SEE THE PREVIEW AND FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF WHY WE ARE THE ORIGINAL AND THE #1 ESCAPE ROOM MATERIAL USED BY THOUSANDS OF TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS**INCLUDES: 1) Escape Room Activity2) Handout Material3) Lesson Plan On Subject 4) Power Point Presentation5) Promotional Videos - *Students love our Super Villains* 6) How-To Video - *Walks you step-by-step through the Escape*7) Count Downs - *These Count Downs are nothing short of Awesome Sauce*8) Test **The interactive nature of our videos set us apart f
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6th - 12th
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Forensic Files : Lasting Impression (video worksheet) - Odontology / Entomology
FORENSIC FILES VIDEO WORKSHEETGRADES: 9-12SUBJECTS: SCIENCE, FORENSICS, LAW, HISTORYSUB/EMERGENCY PLANS: YES!DISTANCE LEARNING: YES!MORE FORENSIC FILES! – CLICK HERE!*Video is necessary for completion of this worksheet.*Please watch the video in advance of your students to gauge appropriateness.Video Availability: Forensic Files (aka Medical Detectives) videos are available free/pay through a number of streaming and online sites including: YouTube, Amazon, IMDB and more. Please check that you ha
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: FORENSIC FILES: SUPER BUNDLE (300+ VIDEO SHEETS / PLANS / SCIENCE / SUB)
The Ancient World Bundle
The "Ancient World Bundle" includes a collection of topics related to various aspects of ancient history. Here is a description of each item listed:The Ancient Wonders: Refers to Wonders of the Ancient World, which are remarkable constructions.Alexander the Great: Focuses on the life and conquests of Alexander the Great, the king of Macedonia who created one of the largest empires in ancient history.Plato’s Republic: An exploration of Plato’s "Republic," a philosophical text where Plato discusse
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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1950’s Gender Roles to Today Using I Love Lucy and Leave It To Beaver
This is perfect for US History curriculums OR sociology and psychology of genders. Goals/Objectives/Student Outcomes/Performance Expectations:Students will:o Brainstorm ideas and schemas about the 1950’s including gender roles, entertainment, and dress.o Brainstorm what they think about themselves including responsibilities, style, and entertainment and their role in the present year.o Familiarize themselves with their preexisting knowledge of the 1950’s to ensure a transition from the Cold War
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9th - 12th
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Hindu Gods & Goddesses: Cartoon Videos & Project: In-Person, Online, or Distance
You can download this as a:1. PDF/Print activityor2. A ready-to-go TPT Easel Activity. You can assign Easel lessons through Google Classroom or you can copy a link to it and paste it into any learning management system you use with your students. However, for the time being, students will need to log in with a Google email account in order to access the assignment. You can use TPT Easel for free with this resource. Click here for info on how to use TPT Easel for free.Your students will love t
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4th - 10th
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California Regions with Video | Close Reading and Informational Writing
Learn about the four California Regions with a video, reading, text annotations, and a writing unit to go along with your California History lessons.Are you looking for an engaging way to teach the Four Regions of California for social studies? Don't just use a dry textbook. This standards based resource will get your students talking and writing about California.This meets the California History Social Studies Standards. CAHSS 1This interactive presentation in Google Slides (TM) has reading, wr
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4th
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Also included in: California Regions, Geography, and Map Skills Bundle
Constitution Escape Room (6th - 8th Grade) | The Escape Classroom
**SEE THE PREVIEW AND FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF WHY WE ARE THE ORIGINAL AND THE #1 ESCAPE ROOM MATERIAL USED BY THOUSANDS OF TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS**INCLUDES: 1) Escape Room Activity (online connection required)2) Handout Material3) Lesson Plan On Subject 4) Power Point Presentation5) Promotional Videos 6) How-To Video7) Count Downs 8) Test **The interactive nature of our videos set us apart from all other curriculum sources. Students LOVE our Super Villains, and will beg you for more. When was the la
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6th - 8th
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Berlin Wall and East Germany’s Border in 10 Minutes Cold War Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students learn about creation and impact of the Berlin Wall during the Cold War. The video clip is only ten minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on the Cold War. The worksheet helps students understand why the Berlin Wall was built. The video is great for visual learners and helps break up class time so students ar
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5th - 12th
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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.
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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.
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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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