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High school social studies teacher manuals $5-10
Ancient Rome: Twelve Tables of Roman Law Using Classroom as Courtroom
This is my favorite lesson for teaching about Ancient Rome, and it's the favorite of many other teachers as well. You receive a four-six hour unit plan for studying ancient Roman law through engagement and interaction between the teacher and the class and classmates themselves.
More importantly, it is a complete set of plans for active and exciting learning that involves creating a mock Roman courtroom in your classroom (based on historical fact) and judging up to THREE real court trials from
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5th - 10th
Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary with Google Slide™ Templates
Are your students struggling with vocabulary word after vocabulary word? Have you discovered that copying the word and definition from the back of the book really doesn’t work? These instructional strategies are for you! You will receive over 20 vocabulary instructional strategies and templates designed for upper elementary and secondary Social Studies students. This resource has been updated to include Google Slide™ templates for Distance Learning. This strategy manual includes:- Say What? – i
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: SOCIAL STUDIES STRATEGIES BUNDLE
Standards Based Grading SBG APUSH AP U.S. History AP Euro or AP World
Updated to reflect the 2023 Rubrics!Several years ago, I implemented Standards Based Grading in my APUSH classes. When I first started with this grading system, much of my time was taken up with creating the new forms and documents that were necessary for students to understand SBG, keep track of their grades, apply the AP rubrics to a 5-point standard, and help students to determine their grades. Ultimately, this took me bunches of time. I've gathered together 7 different documents to help y
Grades:
10th - 12th
To Kill a Mockingbird Teacher's Guide
Perhaps you already have a unit you've purchased from a publisher or another teacher. Or maybe you inherited a file cabinet of resources. But will these handouts help you teach this classic novel?
If you want a resource that will truly help you teach the novel, look no further. This novel has been my favorite for the past 25 years. I've read it over 100 times and have been teaching it for the past 12 years. Each year I add more to my extensive notes.
This resource goes through each chapter a
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8th - 11th, Staff
Bloom's Taxonomy Stems & Guiding Questions for Social Studies and Geography
As teachers, we always need additional resources to help make planning easier. Through the years, I have compiled this list of Bloom's Taxonomy action verbs, stems, and sample questions to assist in planning for Geography and Social Studies lessons. There are a series of questions and stems for knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. It is always nice to have this handy to refer to while planning. Using Bloom's Taxonomy allows you to ascertain if your students
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Bundle for T. Wilson (25 Geography Lessons)
Sociology: Social Stratification PowerPoint
UPDATED 11/9/2022The most COMPREHENSIVE and DETAILED sociology PowerPoints and assignments you need to teach your students! Description: This is one topic in Sociology that students will notice they know a lot about, or at least have a lot of opinions to share about it, without them realizing it. This is the Unit on Social Stratification and it covers the following topics:SYSTEMS OF STRATIFICATION:Differentiate between the two types of stratification systemsExplain the three dimensions of soc
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Discussion Strategies for Social Studies
Are you looking for solid strategies to engage your students in meaningful discussion? Try this strategy manual full of ideas and templates! This strategy manual has 14 different instructional strategies for engaging students in a classroom discussion - templates are included! ⭐Please download the preview to see more information on this resource. ⭐********************************************************************➬Customer Tips:How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases:• Please go to you
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: SOCIAL STUDIES STRATEGIES BUNDLE
6.1 Present Day Eastern Hemisphere Geography and Culture Unit Guide
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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
Grades:
5th - 10th
Sociology: Racial and Ethnic Relations PowerPoint
UPDATED 11/11/2022The most COMPREHENSIVE and DETAILED sociology PowerPoints and assignments you need to teach your students! Description: This is one topic in Sociology that students will have a lot of opinions to share about it, a lot of it stemming from personal experience. This is the Unit on Racial and Ethnic Relations and it covers the following topics; RACE, ETHNICITY, AND SOCIAL STRUCTURE:Understand how race is both a myth and a reality. Define the cultural characteristics of ethnicity
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
How To Support Struggling Readers in Secondary Science and Social Studies
Use these strategies to support struggling readers without wasting the time of grade level or advanced readers. They can be used for whole group or small group instruction.
They can be used with any textbook or website. Ideas for differentiating are included.
These are strategies that I used in my own secondary science classroom for more than 20 years. I know they work. I’ve seen them work in my own classroom and also in the classrooms of my colleagues in middle school and high scho
Grades:
7th - 12th
APUSH FRQ Essentials - DBQ, LEQ & SAQ by year & topic - Rubrics & Training Video
Improving your students' writing skills is the most effective way to increase their scores on the AP Exam. This resource pack includes rubric training, list of released FRQs, and editable rubrics. Released FRQs are a wonderful resource for AP United States History teachers and students, but finding what you need can be nearly impossible. This resource includes a list of all SAQ, DBQ & LEQ from 2016 - 2023 by Period & by exam year. Use these to calibrate your own grading (48 minute traini
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9th - 12th
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Ancient Rome: Roman School Simulation Unit
Every year, for about a week, I convert my social studies class into a "Roman School Classroom."
During that time, students attend special lessons and learn some of the Latin language, Latin idioms, and Latin phrases, the Roman money system, Roman numerals, and the ancient Roman calendar.
It is a pleasure for students and the teacher to take part in this activity, which is something completely different for the the class and the teacher (role-playing). This document contains everything you n
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6th - 10th
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Government: Chp 2 Origins of American Government ppt
*I apologize for the steepness in price but please keep in mind that my PowerPoint presentations take hours to make from reading the information, outlining it, typing it, designing it, finding relevant pictures, and adding proper animations...and then designing notes templates and activities to go along it.*
This power point is based on notes from the book by Magruder's American Government book." It covers detailed description about the Origins of American Gov. I like to look up PowerPoints ma
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Grades:
11th - 12th
5.2 Complex Societies and Civilizations Inquiry Design Model
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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
Grades:
4th - 10th
AP Psychology Curriculum/Study Guide for 2023-2024 (Nine Unit Bundle)
Dr. Brent A. Jones presents a comprehensive study guide for Advanced Placement (AP) Psychology. He structured the study guide based on the College Board's Curriculum Guides available to teachers and over a decade of experience teaching the course. What is included?The study guide includes over a thousand defined terms, concepts, key figures, major research studies, theories, charts, and diagrams organized by unit and topic. The guide also provides study tips based on cognitive science, answers t
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Grades:
10th - 12th
Cosmic Quills: A Storytelling Odyssey - ELA Composition RPG Curriculum System
Unleash the power of immersive storytelling in your classroom with the Cosmic Quills Rulebook, the comprehensive guide that lays the foundation for endless adventures across time, space, and genre. Whether you're a seasoned educator or new to the world of educational role-playing, this rulebook provides everything you need to create, run, and assess engaging, student-centered adventures that foster creativity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning.At the heart of the Cosmic Quills s
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6th - 12th
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Environmental Science Curriculum Map
Streamline your Environmental Science curriculum planning with the Environmental Science Curriculum Map, a meticulously designed resource that aligns learning standards and teaching seamlessly. This editable map is tailored to correspond with the Environmental Science Full Year Curriculum, offering an organized structure featuring unit titles, NGSS aligned standards, lesson titles, essential questions, and allotted time frames.This resource is essential for educators seeking efficiency and coher
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8th - 10th, Staff
Also included in: Environmental Science Curriculum Bundle
Ultimate Guide for Mastering Historic Thinking
The Ultimate Guide for Mastering Historic Thinking is a collection of tested strategies that are perfect for any social studies classroom! RESOURCES (all 16 pages ) are visually appealing and promise not to disappoint! They are also editable to meet the needs of your students!Strategies include:How to Examine a DocumentReading a History Textbook or ArticleHistoric Thinking Skills with Extensive PracticeHow to be Attentive in Class, AND MORE!Great for:middle school social studieshigh school soci
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Social Studies - Reading Strategies
Are your students struggling with their textbook or other required reading? Are you looking for new ways to support content literacy in your secondary Social Studies classroom? This manual has pages full of ACTIVE reading strategies to support your students in the PreReading, During Reading, or After Reading process. Strategies include:-Book Bits-Carousel Brainstorming-Vocabulary Word Splash-Opinion Proof-Annolighting-Collaborative Annotation-RAFT-Alpha Boxes-Four Corner AnalogiesThese reading
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: SOCIAL STUDIES STRATEGIES BUNDLE
Enduring Issues Introduction & Writing Tips
The Ultimate Guide for teaching Enduring Issue Essays! Perfect for High School, but can also be used with Middle School Students! This resources includes two parts! Enduring Issue Basics & Practice will explore what an enduring issue is by making connections to self & current events. It addition, it will also examine examples of Enduring Issues, having students take part in engaging activities to form a deeper understanding. Tips for Writing an Essay will take it to the next level,
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Quick Reference Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies (Grades 6-12)
I made this resource to make it easier to scroll through the CCSS for History/Social Studies (Grades 6-12.) I thought it might be useful for high school teachers who use CCSS!It has, from left to right, grades 6-12.If you’d like a sample of how these Quick Reference Standards spreadsheets work, consider checking out my Quick Reference for California Theater Arts Standards.Source:Grades 6-12 Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, & Technical Subjects (Common Core State Standards Initiat
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6th - 12th
World Geography Scope & Sequence (Year at a Glance)
Product includes a year-long World Geography course scope & sequence with an outline divided into 10 units. Template is applicable to any course, however, it's currently outline is for 9th grade World Geography in the state of Utah.* Each individual unit outline includes the following: - essential guiding questions- state standards*- student learning intentions- social studies literacy standards- historical thinking skills- a chronological list of assignments/activities- main vocabulary term
Grades:
9th - 12th
The Socratic Seminar Kit
Have you been working to create an effective and efficient way to grade Socratic Seminars? Then this is the perfect resource for you! Whether it is your first Socratic Seminar or not, this skills based rubric will save you time and will help your students know exactly what they must do to meet with success!This PDF includes...A checklist skills-based socratic seminar rubricA teacher grading guide (because we can't fill out 15 rubrics at once) with a shorthand key and space for notes to use for g
Grades:
8th - 12th
U.S. - Reading Guide - Units 1-20/37 - 11th grade - SPANISH
El paquete cubre toda la información esencial del primer semestre del plan de estudios del 11º grado del Estado de Nueva York de Historia de los Estados Unidos. ¡100% regentes alineados y garantizados para aumentar la comprensión y los puntajes de las pruebas! ¡Este paquete que cubre el valor de un semestre de información bien vale la pena! Cubre mis unidades (de un total de 37) #'s 1-20 (Geografía / Desarrollo Colonial Temprano, Mercantilismo / Economía Colonial, Vida en las 13 Colonias, La Rev
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, 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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