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Preview of 13 Colonies Powerpoint

13 Colonies Powerpoint

This Power Point covers the 13 Colonies including: Economy Climate Resources Geography People for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Colonies Also includes roles of the different people who lived in the colonies. Very interactive with writing prompts and questions along the way. Please be sure to also download my free note-taking/ study guide that goes along with the powerpoint! http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/13-Colonies-Powerpoint-notes-1497745
Preview of Islam, Christianity and Judaism Activity Set

Islam, Christianity and Judaism Activity Set

Religion is such an important accpect of the development of a civilzation! The resources in this set were designed to cover the key facts that will help build great discussions and a fundamental understanding of cultural behaviors. This engaging, Common Core actvity set includes: 1. A Why Learn About Religion? World Religions Map Activity. This comes with a map, questions and an answer key. 2. A two page reading and fact sheet covering the basics of the religions of Islam, Christianity and Jud
Preview of CANADIAN Black History Month BUNDLE

CANADIAN Black History Month BUNDLE

A collection of 3 Canadian Black History Resources for your classroom!Included in this bundle you will get:12 Coloured Informational Posters of important Canadian Black Figures in our nation's history (6 illustrated and 6 real-life photographs)1 Printable Booklet that corresponds to the 6 figures in the posters:The booklet has 1 cover, 6 blank activity pages for each figure, and 1 blank research template page for their own figure to research.6 BLANK Biography Poster templates (1 for each of the
Preview of State Research Report Posters - A Template for ALL 50 States!

State Research Report Posters - A Template for ALL 50 States!

Get your students excited about learning the 50 states with these amazing report posters! These state research report posters provide your students with an easy to use graphic organizer while they conduct their state research! They can stand alone, be used in conjunction with a larger scale report or project, or used as a decorative display around the classroom! The options are endless!Materials Included:Blank State Research Posters for ALL 50 states
Preview of Informational Research Report -- My State

Informational Research Report -- My State

Resources and materials to write a research report about your state! Includes a complete sample report all about Michigan.Includes:Drafting Paper/Illustration PaperA Complete Sample Text (about Michigan)Pre-writing Graphic OrganizersAn internet resource list for kidsOutline Maps for All Fifty States!!**Take a look at the preview to see what is included!!See my other product on Informational Writing:http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Writing-Informational-Text-Common-Core-AlignedPlease l
Preview of Criminal Mock Trial Attorney Scripts

Criminal Mock Trial Attorney Scripts

Created by
Murphy's Pre-Law
These mock trial templates are designed for middle and high school students that are either enrolled in a law class or are participating in criminal mock trials. These templates not only explain how to write an opening statement, direct examination, cross examination, and closing argument, but they also provide a template for writing each of them. Moreover, the opening and closing sections include templates for both the prosecution and the defense. These templates are designed for criminal mo
Preview of Design & Sell a Product - Middle &High School Project Based Learning Unit PBL

Design & Sell a Product - Middle &High School Project Based Learning Unit PBL

This project is perfect for summer school, home school, genius hour, enrichment, gifted, or independent work time!This comprehensive project is designed to help students develop essential skills in design, research, advertising, and presentation while creating a unique and marketable product.With this project, students will have access to a range of resources, including design pages to sketch and conceptualize their product, research pages to gather information about their target audience and co
Preview of Economic Fair

Economic Fair

Created by
Jennifer Bowlus
Through this Business Plan your students will have the opportunity to create a company within a small group. Each company will create a logo, mission statement, and decide if they would like to produce a good or provide a service. They will work together to decide what resources they will need and how to budget their money that they loaned from the bank. The companies will do a bit of market research and then prepare to provide their service or actually produce their good. At this point students
Preview of Plan a Music Festival - Middle & High School Project Based Learning Unit PBL

Plan a Music Festival - Middle & High School Project Based Learning Unit PBL

This project is perfect for summer school, home school, genius hour, enrichment, gifted, or independent work time!Students will use their imaginations to plan a film festival. They will book artists within a budget, make a layout and a schedule, make an advertisement, and present their entire plan to their client.Materials Needed: This packet, a device with internet to watch the included videos and to complete research. Timeline: This is an extensive project that will take approximately 5-6 week
Preview of No Taxation Without Representation Fill in the Blank Notes Lesson

No Taxation Without Representation Fill in the Blank Notes Lesson

Created by
Make History Fun
This lesson is jam packed with information! I love Fill in the Blank Notes and so do my students. Your students can pay closer attention to the information that is being presented to them because they are only writing one or two words at a time. There are discussion questions, videos, and songs throughout this video as well. At the end of the lesson students are asked to write and make real world connections about boycotts and unreasonable search and seizure.You also have access to my 25 page Go
Preview of Australian States and Territories Factballs and Fact Sheets

Australian States and Territories Factballs and Fact Sheets

Looking for a unique and engaging way to get your students involved in researching as well as tick off a few Australian Curriculum content descriptors at the same time? These Australian States and Territories Factballs and accompanying fact sheets increase the engagement of this often tedious task by providing a unique format for your students to record and practise note-taking skills.Included in this resource:- A Factball template for each State and Territory of Australia- A Blank Factball temp
Preview of Run a Bake Sale - Middle & High School Project Based Learning Unit PBL

Run a Bake Sale - Middle & High School Project Based Learning Unit PBL

In this project, students will use their creativity and problem-solving skills to design a bake sale from scratch. They will learn how to determine the materials needed, calculate the costs and profits, create an advertisement, and write a persuasive essay to attract volunteers.In-depth Description:In this Run a Bake Sale project, students will have the opportunity to unleash their creativity and develop critical thinking and teamwork skills. This project-based learning activity is designed for
Preview of Cornell Notes Easy Step by Step

Cornell Notes Easy Step by Step

Created by
LifetimeLearner
This lesson walks you through teaching Cornell notes to your students. The lesson includes samples for you to share with students and/or consult before teaching. The lesson is meant to be used with a non-fiction article or textbook lesson (social studies or science for example). The lesson also includes step by step examples of Cornell notes written based on an article about volcanoes. The lesson also includes a printable checklist for students that may also be used for grading.
Preview of ANY History Timelines - 3 Sets of Poster Project Cut-Outs - Collaboration

ANY History Timelines - 3 Sets of Poster Project Cut-Outs - Collaboration

3 Cut-Out Sets - History Timeline Posters - Student Collaboration - Project Based Learning - Visuals - Use with ANY History Timeline - Ancient History - World History - United States U.S. History YOU GET:* 3 Sets of Bubble Letter Cut-Outs for BOLD & Colorful Titles* 3 Sets of Time Period Information Arrows (Different Lengths & Sizes)* 3 Sets of Picture Arrows (Different Sizes)* 3 Sets of Large Timeline Center Arrows (Students can Color Too!)YOU ALSO GET:* 1 FREE Harry potter Inspired FAN
Preview of Plan a Vacation: Middle-Level Cross Curricular Project

Plan a Vacation: Middle-Level Cross Curricular Project

Created by
Cyclone Scholars
Fun cross curriculum project for middle-level students for the end of the year! I used this with 6th grade students in social studies but it also has lots of math and some writing skills involved as well. The preview only shows the student portion, not the additional material included in the full slide. There is a full example vacation already included you can walk students through and you can customize anything in the PowerPoint to fit your classroom/students. Scaffolding/assistance will be nee
Preview of US State Outlines. All 50 States for Coloring with Information about each State.

US State Outlines. All 50 States for Coloring with Information about each State.

Created by
Gary Wojnar
50 US States OutlinesGreat for use with your United States history/geography studies. Each outline is printable on a 8.5 x 11" sheet of paper and includes each state's official bird and flower, along with the location of major cities and industries. Each image is conveniently label in portrait or landscape orientation for easy printing. Help your students learn about our 50 States with these fun and informational drawings!Just download and unzip the files.
Preview of 25 Days of Engaging Geography Bell Ringers for 5th Grade

25 Days of Engaging Geography Bell Ringers for 5th Grade

Transform your 5th-grade geography lessons with our dynamic set of 25 bell ringers! Designed to captivate young minds, these bell ringers are crafted to review previous lessons, set the stage for new learning, and encourage deeper connections to American society. Each day presents a unique, thought-provoking question or activity that aligns perfectly with a comprehensive study of geography, culture, and environmental sustainability.What’s Included:25 Engaging Bell Ringers: Each bell ringer is ta
Preview of Early Man & the Rise of Civilizations: A Humanities Unit Outline on Mesopotamia

Early Man & the Rise of Civilizations: A Humanities Unit Outline on Mesopotamia

Mrs. K in the Middle brings you a fresh approach to teaching and learning about the dawn of civilization in this Humanities unit outline! This unit functions as a guide to help you combine important historical content with the rigorous CCSS ELA for middle school. Students will love learning about our early history through research and hands-on investigation. Students will have opportunities to demonstrate skill mastery in a variety of ways including art and informational writing. This resource s
Preview of Plan a Party - Middle & High Project Based Learning Unit PBL

Plan a Party - Middle & High Project Based Learning Unit PBL

In this Plan a Party PBL project, students will have the opportunity to unleash their creativity and develop critical thinking and teamwork skills. This project-based learning activity is designed for students in grades 5-8 and can be implemented in various settings such as summer school, homeschool, genius hour, enrichment, or independent work time.The packet includes all the necessary information and guidance for the project, along with online resources. The project is divided into several sec
Preview of BLACK MONTH HISTORY COLORING PAGES WITH QUOTES

BLACK MONTH HISTORY COLORING PAGES WITH QUOTES

Created by
Creativity Minds
Let's celebrate and honor African Americans in “Black Month History” COLORING PAGES WITH QUOTESThis resource is 25 pages contains the following:The cover is in addition to 24 pages, each page includes coloring an African-American famous figure who has had a positive impact on American society throughout history, with an important QUOTE of its own that has had a positive impact. These famous figures are arranged alphabetically, and they are:Alice Walker, Aretha Franklin, Ava DuVernay, Barack Obam
Preview of Essay Templates Bundle - Informative, Persuasive, and Opinion Writing

Essay Templates Bundle - Informative, Persuasive, and Opinion Writing

This bundle includes three templates for writing each kind of essay - Informative, persuasive, and opinion!
Preview of Mock Trial Guidelines and Graphic Organizers

Mock Trial Guidelines and Graphic Organizers

Secondary students love to persuade and prove a point. Why not harness their super sceptic powers by facilitating a mock trial? These mock trial resources work perfectly when paired with literature, current events, or historical events. You and your students can choose to use the Pre-made Mock Trial Scenarios (in this store) or create your own based upon: -events in literature, -events in history, -current events, -or scenarios created by your students. This PDF includes: - Trial Roles Page
Preview of Babylon: The Great City

Babylon: The Great City

When studying events within the books of the Bible, knowing      something about the setting in which the events take place is valuable. Though they don’t take the place of the Scriptures, they can shed light on the things that will aid in understanding these events.The contents of this download come from a culmination of   classroom notes from Bible college and information I gleaned   during my many years of teaching Bible.The Babylonian Empire was one of the great world powers of its day.In th
Preview of Interactive Notebook Set Up for Teachers and Students *Bundle*

Interactive Notebook Set Up for Teachers and Students *Bundle*

Starting and putting together an Interactive Notebook for your class can be a stressful. I know I had a tough time wrapping my head around the concept, what to put in it, and even how to make it fun yet engaging. With this Interactive notebook, you'll not only get advice on how to lay your notebook out but also great resources that make your student's notebook shine.. .. Currently for Eng/ La, Social Studies, Texas History Included: • Right Side/ Left Side directions • Left Side Ideas • No
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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.