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5th grade social studies teacher manuals for Microsoft Word

Preview of 6.1 Present Day Eastern Hemisphere Geography and Culture Unit Guide

6.1 Present Day Eastern Hemisphere Geography and Culture Unit Guide

Created by
Light A Fire
I have recently added several new products to my TpT store and this is one of them. Thanks for checking it out! Present Day Eastern Hemisphere Geography and Culture Unit Guide This document is a full unit plan for introducing Present Day Eastern Hemisphere Geography and Culture, and is designed to meet Common Core and NYS SS Framework guidelines, while incorporating CC ELA skills. Embedded in my unit plan is also an Inquiry Design Model that was inspired by C3 (College, Career, and Civic Li
Preview of 5.1 Early Peoples of the Americas Inquiry Design Model

5.1 Early Peoples of the Americas Inquiry Design Model

Created by
Light A Fire
I have recently added several new products to my TpT store and this is one of them. Thanks for checking it out! The Early People of the Americas Unit Guide This document is a full unit plan for introducing the Early People of the Americas, and is designed to meet Common Core and NYS SS Framework guidelines, while incorporating CC ELA skills. Embedded in my unit plan is also an Inquiry Design Model that was inspired by C3 (College, Career, and Civic Life) Teachers. NYS SS Framework Key Idea
Preview of 5.2 Complex Societies and Civilizations Inquiry Design Model

5.2 Complex Societies and Civilizations Inquiry Design Model

Created by
Light A Fire
I have recently added several new products to my TpT store and this is one of them. Thanks for checking it out! The Complex Societies and Civilizations Unit Guide This document is a full unit plan for introducing Complex Societies and Civilizations and is designed to meet Common Core and NYS SS Framework guidelines, while incorporating CC ELA skills. Embedded in my unit plan is also an Inquiry Design Model that was inspired by C3 (College, Career, and Civic Life) Teachers. NYS SS Framework
Preview of Leader In Me Sayings Chart

Leader In Me Sayings Chart

Do you ever need a quick companion chart to use to quickly redirect your class to give feedback for the 7 Habits Implementation? This chart can be your reference for sayings to encourage your class to strengthen the leader inside each of them.
Preview of Historical Thinking Skills

Historical Thinking Skills

Historical Thinking Skills can be a valuable component of your classroom! Once you introduce the Historic Thinking Skills, you can easily practice and integrate into each unit throughout the year! This will help students look at primary sources critically, and take a deeper dive with content! This set includes the essentials to enhance learning in any classroom:*clearly defined set of Historic Thinking Skills (historical context, cause and effect, point of view, purpose, and 9 more!* "Make i
Preview of Sample teacher resume/CV (editable)

Sample teacher resume/CV (editable)

Editable CV/resume for teachers. Includes:Heading/photoPersonal detailsWork experienceEducationReferences
Preview of Social Studies Pacing Guide for NYS SS Framework

Social Studies Pacing Guide for NYS SS Framework

Created by
Light A Fire
US History Pacing GuideWeek by week, the NYS Framework for 5th Grade Social Studies is chunked into a school-year long pacing guide!Not teaching in NYS? This pacing guide is great for anyone teaching US History to students ages 9 - 11. Key Ideas, Conceptual Understandings (Key Vocabulary), Content Specifications (What students should be able to do), and an outline for weekly instruction is all done for you in a neat chart. A blank monthly calendar follows each unit guide. I use the calendars
Preview of Daniel's Story Comprehension Guide/Activities

Daniel's Story Comprehension Guide/Activities

Created by
April Schmidt
This unit is an active comprehension unit plan that can be used to teach the novel, Daniel’s Story, to fourth-sixth grade students. In order to create lifelong readers, teachers must enforce strategies to make students become active readers in the classroom. Active readers engage with the text in a number of different ways. They create mental images as they read text, think in sequence and make connections to their own lives and other text they have studied. In my unit plan, there are many diffe
Preview of 5th Grade Social Studies Syllabus

5th Grade Social Studies Syllabus

Created by
Light A Fire
I have recently added several new products to my TpT store and this is one of them. Thanks for checking it out! Page One = 5th Grade SS Syllabus, Based on NYS Standards Page Two = My own standards based grading rubric... I call it my "learning rubric" - because learning is more important than numbers. I also make a classroom bulletin board that goes along with this rubric. You'll see references to swimming in the rubric. The bulletin board simply illustrates the levels listed. East stude
Preview of THE MIND MAZE:  Historical Scenarios and Situations

THE MIND MAZE: Historical Scenarios and Situations

Created by
Lee Robie
THE MIND MAZE: Historical Scenarios and situations for Middle, High and College Students Let your students' minds do the walking, as they figure out plans of action through history! This activity includes 102 detailed historical scenarios and situations relevant to middle. I have used this in conjunction with teaching World and U.S. history the first 50 scenarios and situations deal with World History and the remainder focus on U.S. History. They are also appropriate as an introduction to mor
Preview of Ancient Greece Curriculum and Content Map FREE!

Ancient Greece Curriculum and Content Map FREE!

Created by
Mark Aaron
I teach a fifteen-week unit on the ancient Greeks to middle school students. This detailed professional document (1500 words) is what I was asked to produce for administrators and parents on my course as part of the "curriculum mapping process." My pain is your gain and it's free. It contains: 1) a list of sixteen "essential guiding questions" 2) a list of twelve "content areas" 3) a list of forty-five "behavioral objectives/skills" 4) a list of twelve "vital lessons" 5) a list of eight "audiov
Preview of World Cup Comprehensive Unit

World Cup Comprehensive Unit

The World Cup is an exciting time all over the world, and the kids get caught up in the excitement! To capitalize on that, as well as make the last few weeks of school enjoyable, this unit includes activities to keep the students engaged as well as learn about one of the greatest sports tournaments in the world. The Unit is meant to be a five day unit, with pieces that you can use at your discretion. There are reading passages, centers, math activities, art and music, and research projects. Hel
Preview of Minecraft Crafting Recipes: The Ultimate Crafting Recipe Guide STEM

Minecraft Crafting Recipes: The Ultimate Crafting Recipe Guide STEM

Created by
Jeremiah Byron
You're going to want this guide in your classroom as it goes over more than a hundred recipes to follow in order to create items that you will need in your minecraft lessons. A great guide to have by your side!
Preview of Global/U.S. - Maps Databank - World/Earth

Global/U.S. - Maps Databank - World/Earth

26 pages of maps related to the entire World/Earth. This databank of maps can be used for a variety of purposes depending on your lesson. Some examples of the types of maps included (but not limited to) are:- Political maps- Physical maps- Blank political maps- Vegetation Zone maps- Climate maps- Precipitation Rate maps- Satellite maps- Economic maps- Wealth / GDP maps- Resource / Land Use maps- Religion / language / ethnicity maps- Population density maps- Flag maps- Historical maps related to
Preview of Georgia Geography and Early History Test

Georgia Geography and Early History Test

Teachers can use this as a way to asses their students retention of the content. They're a variety of question styles: Fill-in-the-blank, Multiple Choice and short answer.
Preview of 5th grade yearly History and Geography Curriculum-

5th grade yearly History and Geography Curriculum-

Detailed lesson plans/materials Covers Units: Exploring Geography The Beginnings of Human Society Ancient Mesopotamia Eastern Civilizations Civilization along the Nile River with common core standards attached.
Preview of Global/U.S. - Maps Databank - East Asia / China

Global/U.S. - Maps Databank - East Asia / China

21 pages of maps related to the regions of East Asia / China. This databank of maps can be used for a variety of purposes depending on your lesson. Some examples of the types of maps included (but not limited to) are:- Political maps- Physical maps- Blank political maps- Vegetation Zone maps- Climate maps- Precipitation Rate maps- Satellite maps- Economic maps- Wealth / GDP maps- Resource / Land Use maps- Religion / language / ethnicity maps- Population density maps- Flag maps- Historical maps r
Preview of Grand Canyon Geography Unit

Grand Canyon Geography Unit

This booklet contains 7 pages of activities designed to assist students to learn about the Grand Canyon and the environmental impacts humans have on the National Park. The unit culminates in a poster project where students have to design an environmental poster.
Preview of Study Guide for DK Eyewitness Books' Medieval Life

Study Guide for DK Eyewitness Books' Medieval Life

Created by
Franco Pozzuoli
In this study guide, every aspect of medieval life, as it is presented in DK's Medieval Life, is examined in over 115 questions covering all subtopics that are listed in the book's table of contents. Each of the subtopics has been assigned page numbers, making this guide both student and teacher friendly. This guide have proven to be an ideal fit for the primary and junior grades, especially grade four classes in Ontario.
Preview of Economics Vocabulary

Economics Vocabulary

This is a list of economic terms that are commonly used when learning about the economy from countries around the world. These terms include the definitions and can be used as teacher or student references. After studying these words, the students can complete activities, such as my "Give One Get One" download. Students can also use this sheet as a study guide for an upcoming vocabulary quiz.
Preview of Teacher Planner

Teacher Planner

Editable teacher planner to use for the school year to meet your T-TESS goals. 175 pages included that you can print at home or send to have spiral bound.
Preview of 6th Grade Books for Social Studies Curriculum

6th Grade Books for Social Studies Curriculum

Books for Social Studies Curriculum (5-6th grade)A list of books that go with the state standards for history/social studies for 6th grade students. (or if students want to read stories based on a 5-7grade level)The books have a full list of different books for all levels of studentsMUST HAVE CURRICULUM for social studies or reading books for the classroom
Preview of Colonial America NOTES for Teacher

Colonial America NOTES for Teacher

Created by
Emily With a Y
This is a collection of notes in French that I created when I was a 5th grade French Immersion teacher. This was during the unit on the American/British Colonies. I took these notes from a textbook originally written in English, and they served me greatly in making more resources in French!! Voici des notes en français sur les colonies britanniques. Je les ai créées pour le niveau CM2, mais ils marcheraient également pour le CM1. en plus, je les ai tirées d'un livre originalement en anglais. Pa
Preview of Book Club: I SURVIVED PEARL HARBOR!

Book Club: I SURVIVED PEARL HARBOR!

Created by
Erin Dowling
This is a teacher guide for running a book club or literature circle in your classroom using the book I Survived Pearl Harbor from the popular "I Survived" series by Lauren Tarshis. Don't have time to read the book before your students do? Looking for great reading response or discussion questions? Look no further. There is some basic information on the book on the first page including a short summary and some prior knowledge that would be important for students to have before reading this book
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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.

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.