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8th grade social studies thematic unit plans on sale
BUNDLE-History of Rock-n-Roll: Journey through the Decades (50'S-Present)PPT Ed.
IT'S HERE....FINALLY!!!! The power-point edition of a product I've had in my store for several years now but with a HUGE upgrade....so huge I've had to split it into 2 files, a part 1 and part 2!!! This file is the BUNDLE KIT of both parts, parts 1 and 2 in a zipped compressed file folder. Each part/file is sold separately in my store but purchasing this BUNDLE/KIT saves you $2. This presentation has everything you could possibly need or want to walk your upper elementary music students through
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3rd - 8th
Dinosaurs, Teaching Lesson PowerPoint
Fun and reduced price! Tons of great images, animation and information! Will be a fun introduction for students AND teachers! Bring life into your classroom. This took a lot of work to complete, and it is a lot of fun to go through. Included is general information on dinosaurs (appropriate for younger grade levels) and specific information on the most popular dinosaurs (T-Rex, Raptors, etc.) Enjoy!lectures, lesson plans, units, teaching, dinosaurs, pre-historic, kids, fun
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PreK - 8th
Inclusive & Engaging U.S. History Year Long w DBQ Activities, Readings & More
This U.S. History year-long course examines the major events and turning points of U.S. history from the Civil War through the Civil Rights Movement. The course leads students toward a clearer understanding of the patterns, processes, and people that have shaped U.S. history. During this year long U.S. History course students will learn to read like historians and investigate history through engaging essential and inquiry questions. Teach students how to investigate history by empowering them wi
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Forensics Unit 1 Bundle: Introduction to Forensics & the Law (7 Products!)
Make teaching Forensics easy with this Unit Plan 1 bundle! SIOP, gifted, and differentiation strategies are embedded and easily identified throuought. Lessons are differnetiated accoding to learning style, grouping, and language ability. Both content and literacy standards as well as key vocabulary words, essential questions, activating strategies, instructional strategies, and summarizing strategies are included and highlighted. Unit plan contains links to resources! The Introduction to For
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
History of Rock-n-Roll: Journey through the Decades (Part 1: 50's-80's)-PPT Ed.
IT'S HERE....FINALLY!!!! The power-point edition of a product I've had in my store for several years now but with a HUGE upgrade....so huge I've had to split it into 2 files, a part 1 and part 2!!! This file is PART 1. This presentation has everything you could possibly need or want to walk your upper elementary music students through the exciting study of how Rock-n-Roll music has evolved over the decades. Beginning with the 1950's and covering through the 1980's is what is included in this
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3rd - 8th
Inclusive U.S. History Year Long Course Bundle- 60+ Activities! Print & Go!
This U.S. History year-long course examines the major events and turning points of U.S. history from the Civil War through the Civil Rights Movement. The course leads students toward a clearer understanding of the patterns, processes, and people that have shaped U.S. history. During this year long U.S. History course students will learn to read like historians and investigate history through engaging essential and inquiry questions. Teach students how to investigate history by empowering them wi
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Canadian Government: Three Branches of the Federal Government Gr. 5-8
This is the chapter slice "Three Branches of the Federal Government" from the full lesson plan "Canadian Government"About the FULL RESOURCE:Everything you needed to know about the Canadian government and the electoral process. Your students will learn what is a government and why do we need it. Using ready-to-use information and activities for remedial students we have also clearly outlined the levels of power, the stake holders, and the Senate, the House of Commons, the Supreme Courts, Citizens
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5th - 8th
Mapping Skills with Google Earth: Map Elements Gr. 6-8
This is the chapter slice "Map Elements" from the full lesson plan "Mapping Skills with Google Earth"About the FULL RESOURCE:Move on from a basic understanding of map reading to a more complex one with our engaging resource designed for students in grades six to eight. Students will further develop their ability to read and understand maps by looking at weather and population maps. Then, students will engage in mapping their country in detail, including states, provinces, capitals, cultural and
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6th - 8th
Canadian Government: The Canadian Constitution Gr. 5-8
**This is the chapter slice "The Canadian Constitution" from the full lesson plan "Canadian Government"** About the FULL RESOURCE:Everything you needed to know about the Canadian government and the electoral process. Your students will learn what is a government and why do we need it. Using ready-to-use information and activities for remedial students we have also clearly outlined the levels of power, the stake holders, and the Senate, the House of Commons, the Supreme Courts, Citizenship and th
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5th - 8th
Veterans Day icebreaker game BUNDLE main ideas activity independent work middle
Veterans Day independent work BUNDLE, Veterans Day activities game BUNDLE icebreaker game, worksheet activities. Have a fun time with this Activity Pack for Classroom speech activity for icebreaker games. This game is great for all ages 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th grade, Kid Education, early finishers, homeschool, Nursery school, Primary school, Junior high school, high school, and Middle school. It includes Printables Logic Puzzles for Kids, Mazes, word searches, Would you rather, Me
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4th - 12th
Muralismo - Mini Unit on Modern Mexican Murals and Diego Rivera
Muralismo is a 3 day mini unit that could easily be incorporated into Spanish, Social Studies, and Art classes! In this unit, students will study an overview of Diego Rivera, view art from modern Mexican muralists on social media, learn about a mural that is reducing pollution in Mexico City, and have the opportunity to create their own chalk murals.This mini unit is split into three days of 45 minute class periods:Day 1: Study Diego Rivera Day 2: Learn about Modern Muralism in Mexico Day 3: Cre
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6th - 9th
History of Rock-n-Roll: Journey through the Decades (Part 2: 90's-Now)-PPT Ed.
IT'S HERE....FINALLY!!!! The power-point edition of a product I've had in my store for several years now but with a HUGE upgrade....so huge I've had to split it into 2 files, a part 1 and part 2!!! This file is PART 2. This presentation has everything you could possibly need or want to walk your upper elementary music students through the exciting study of how Rock-n-Roll music has evolved over the decades. Beginning with the 1990's and covering up through current day is what is included in this
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3rd - 8th
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Lesson Plan
Help plan how to teach your students about Maslow's Hierarchy using our lesson plan, which includes a breakdown of the main topics, discussion questions, and main objectives.
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Maslow Hierarchy of Needs Bundle
Canadian Government: How a Bill Becomes a Law Gr. 5-8
**This is the chapter slice "How a Bill Becomes a Law" from the full lesson plan "Canadian Government"** About the FULL RESOURCE:Everything you needed to know about the Canadian government and the electoral process. Your students will learn what is a government and why do we need it. Using ready-to-use information and activities for remedial students we have also clearly outlined the levels of power, the stake holders, and the Senate, the House of Commons, the Supreme Courts, Citizenship and the
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5th - 8th
Topic Outline Sheets: World History detailed guide for 9 unit plans!!
Great Outline by unit and topic. There are a total of 9 Topic sheets that take you pretty much through everything for the first art of world history (first humans-Enlightnment).
Each Topic Sheet is broken into 4 categories
1) Content Outline
2) Concepts and Themes
3) Vocabulary and People
4) AIM questions and essential questions
These are great to guide the teacher as well as the students
I like to give all my students a copy of these in the beginning of the Unit. They can follow along as we
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8th - 10th
World War 2: The End of War Gr. 5-8
**This is the chapter slice "The End of War" from the full lesson plan "World War 2"** About the FULL RESOURCE:World War II began when Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. It was the second terrible, expensive, and tragic war that lasted six years and involved over 200. Students will learn about Germany’s role, the major battles including ,and Normandy. Our resource provides ready-to-use information and activities for remedial students in grades five to eight. Written to grade and using
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5th - 8th
World War 2: Background and Causes Gr. 5-8
**This is the chapter slice "Background and Causes" from the full lesson plan "World War 2"** About the FULL RESOURCE:World War II began when Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. It was the second terrible, expensive, and tragic war that lasted six years and involved over 200. Students will learn about Germany’s role, the major battles including ,and Normandy. Our resource provides ready-to-use information and activities for remedial students in grades five to eight. Written to grade and
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5th - 8th
Canadian Government: What is Government? Gr. 5-8
This is the chapter slice "What is Government?" from the full lesson plan "Canadian Government"About the FULL RESOURCE:Everything you needed to know about the Canadian government and the electoral process. Your students will learn what is a government and why do we need it. Using ready-to-use information and activities for remedial students we have also clearly outlined the levels of power, the stake holders, and the Senate, the House of Commons, the Supreme Courts, Citizenship and the Constitut
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5th - 8th
NEW!! What is Veterans Day? Worksheet (Distance Learning)
What is Veterans Day? Why is it an important American holiday? I have found that so many of my students don't seem to understand what Veterans day is all about. Unfortunately, each year a growing number of students see this holiday as just another day off from school. This is why I have made it my mission to create resources to guide students to a greater understanding of the importance of honoring our veterans on Veterans Day and throughout the year.This worksheet provides a great opportuni
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3rd - 8th
World War 2: Major Battles Gr. 5-8
**This is the chapter slice "Major Battles" from the full lesson plan "World War 2"** About the FULL RESOURCE:World War II began when Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. It was the second terrible, expensive, and tragic war that lasted six years and involved over 200. Students will learn about Germany’s role, the major battles including ,and Normandy. Our resource provides ready-to-use information and activities for remedial students in grades five to eight. Written to grade and using s
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5th - 8th
Australia: Human and Environmental Interactions Gr. 5-8
**This is the chapter slice "Human and Environmental Interactions" from the full lesson plan "Australia"** About the FULL RESOURCE:Take your students on a journey through Australia, its countries, regions and cities by roadways and waterways. Understand its location relative to the rest of the world. Learn the interesting physical characteristics, wildlife, vegetation, population, and climates of the regions. Discover which human and environmental interactions are being made in Australia that im
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5th - 8th
World War 2: Germany’s Role in the War Gr. 5-8
**This is the chapter slice "Germany’s Role in the War" from the full lesson plan "World War 2"** About the FULL RESOURCE:World War II began when Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. It was the second terrible, expensive, and tragic war that lasted six years and involved over 200. Students will learn about Germany’s role, the major battles including ,and Normandy. Our resource provides ready-to-use information and activities for remedial students in grades five to eight. Written to grade
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5th - 8th
Mapping Skills with Google Earth: Population Maps Gr. 6-8
**This is the chapter slice "Population Maps" from the full lesson plan "Mapping Skills with Google Earth"** About the FULL RESOURCE:Move on from a basic understanding of map reading to a more complex one with our engaging resource designed for students in grades six to eight. Students will further develop their ability to read and understand maps by looking at weather and population maps. Then, students will engage in mapping their country in detail, including states, provinces, capitals, cultu
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6th - 8th
Mapping Skills with Google Earth: Weather Maps Gr. 6-8
This is the chapter slice "Weather Maps" from the full lesson plan "Mapping Skills with Google Earth"About the FULL RESOURCE:Move on from a basic understanding of map reading to a more complex one with our engaging resource designed for students in grades six to eight. Students will further develop their ability to read and understand maps by looking at weather and population maps. Then, students will engage in mapping their country in detail, including states, provinces, capitals, cultural and
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6th - 8th
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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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