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3rd grade social studies unit plans $10 and up
Native American Unit | Indigenous People | No-Prep Lessons | Google Slides
Native American Unit - This Native American Unit provides informational text and comprehension activities for 7 NATIVE AMERICAN REGIONS IN NORTH AMERICA. No textbook is needed to complete the activities and project. Each unit is now sold separately. 1. EASTERN WOODLANDS2. SOUTHEAST3. GREAT PLAINS4. SOUTHWEST5. NORTHWEST COAST6. ARCTIC 7. GREAT BASINDo you teach several regions, but not all 7? See below for different versions.PRINTABLE VERSION: What is included? ✓ COVER PAGE for notes or folder
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3rd - 5th
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Christmas and Holidays Around the World Upper Elementary Passages, Map Skills
THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD UNIT WITH 21 CELEBRATIONS! ⭐ "Very engaging for my 3rd-5th graders, and perfect for the weeks leading up to Christmas break. There are so many resources here that I didn't even get to use all of them in class, but it was great because I could pick and choose what would be most meaningful for my students. I loved the research pages for students to do their own research on a country, and my students had a lot of fun with that!"⭐ 2023 BONUS: 5 HOLIDA
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3rd - 6th
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Regions of the United States: 5 Units Print and Digital Bundle Distance Learning
Your students will learn about the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, and West regions of the United States with this bundle of five units.This bundle includes both printable and digital options. If you would like a printable, paper-based unit, check out my Five Regions Unit Bundle, or you can get the digital options only.Each region includes a 6-page informational text packet that can be used as a "textbook chapter" when teaching about the region. While reading the complex text, your stu
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3rd - 6th
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European Explorers: Age of Exploration, Voyages, New World Discoveries & MORE!
Looking for an easy-to-use social studies unit on early European explorers for your third, fourth, or fifth grade class? Look no further! Our unit is designed to take your students on an exciting voyage during the Age of Exploration, where they'll learn about and experience the journeys of early European explorers.Our engaging hands-on student activities, including learning centers, a review game, and unit assessment, are available in both printable and digital formats, making prep a breeze. Our
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3rd - 5th
American Civil War Reading Passages Worksheets Unit Causes Battles Maps Timeline
Make history come to life in your classroom with our Civil War Activities Complete Unit! Immerse your students into the American Civil War with this comprehensive collection of interactive activities, leveled reading passages, comprehension questions, and vocabulary posters. Step back in time as you teach your students about the events and people that were part of this crucial moment in history.Go Digital--A Digital Version of This Unit is Now Available:A DIGITAL version of this unit for Google
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3rd - 5th
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Grade 3 Social Studies Communities in Early Canada 1780–1850 UPDATED 2023!
Grade 3 Ontario Social Studies unit: Early Canada 1780-1850 for new 2023 social studies. The unit includes photos of artifacts, mapping connections, research organizers and more to cover the Ontario Curriculum. IMPORTANT UPDATE!* *Now updated for 2023 curriculum changes!!** Slides version updated as well! Student pages are included in google slides! Previously: March 7, 2021 a large portion of the unit was changed. Please reprint and discontinue use of the previous version. This item is frequen
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3rd
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Civics and Government | Social Studies Unit Bundle
A complete social studies unit to teach your students about civics and government in the United States! This Civics and Government Unit contains 140+ pages of engaging activities, supplemental worksheets, formal and informal assessments, a study guide, unit test, and much more!This unit may be used as a replacement or supplement to a traditional textbook series. Informational worksheets and engaging activities allow your students to discover meaning within each lesson without the need for a trad
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2nd - 5th
Living and Working in Ontario Grade 3 Unit & Research Resource Combo Pack 2023
NOW UPDATED for the new 2023 Social Studies Curriculum! Grade 3 Ontario Social Studies materials ready to roll! Get the full unit and research items together in this money saving bundle! Enjoy inquiry ideas, fun activities, and age appropriate reading materials for your students! This combo pack has everything you need to master the 2020 Ontario Social Studies Curriculum! COMBO PACK!! Get both the unit and the resource pack together and SAVE! Be ready for the new Ontario Social Studies Curriculu
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3rd
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Social Studies Worksheets and Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle Activities
This 2nd grade and 3rd grade social studies units bundle contains worksheets and reading comprehension passages, and learning activities. Students will love learning about 11 different social studies topics with these highly engaging worksheets and reading passages. This covers common 2nd grade social studies and 3rd grade social studies topics. Each set also covers nonfiction comprehension skills and allows students to read and respond. Social Studies Topics Included: CommunitiesGeographyMap Sk
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2nd - 3rd
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2nd Grade Social Studies Communities Curriculum YEAR LONG Bundle Units
2nd Grade Social Studies! Lesson plans, comprehension, vocabulary, and activities! This mega bundle features units that focus on 2nd grade community themes in social studies (although it can be used in 1st or 3rd grade as well. This bundle features all of my units 1-6 in a giant bundle that includes over 450 pages! You save when you bundle instead of buying them individually! This can also be used alongside Michigan's MC3.GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS LINKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PDF DOWNLOAD ON THE GO
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K - 3rd
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American Revolution Unit Bundle
This awesome American Revolution Unit Bundle includes everything you need to teach your students about the American Revolution! Includes:• American Revolution Causes PowerPoint & Notes• American Revolution Causes Foldable• American Revolution Causes Differentiated Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest• American Revolution Causes Task Cards – Set of 40• American Revolution: War Battles PowerPoint & Notes• American Revolution: War Battles Foldable• American Revolution: War Battles Diffe
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3rd - 5th
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American Revolution Unit Revolutionary War American Revolution Worksheets
This comprehensive American Revolution Unit is jam-packed with go to reading passages, graphic organizers, activities, interactive notebook foldable activities, video links, and so much more. If you are studying the Revolutionary War in your upper elementary classroom, this will be your go-to resource.This BUNDLED resource comes with both the Causes of the American Revolution as well as the People of the American Revolution Revolutionary War Units. It comes complete with almost 300 pages of th
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3rd - 6th
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Westward Expansion Unit Bundle
This bundle includes everything you need to teach Westward Expansion! Be sure to check out the preview to see what is included!Includes:Introduction PowerPoint and Note SetLouisiana Purchase PowerPoint and Note SetLouisiana Purchase Internet Scavenger HuntLewis & Clark PowerPoint and Note SetLewis & Clark Internet Scavenger HuntMexican-American War PowerPoint and Note SetMexican-American War Internet Scavenger HuntCalifornia Gold Rush PowerPoint and Note SetCalifornia Gold Rush Internet
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3rd - 5th
Continents & Countries Bundle - PowerPoints & Activities! Distance Learning
Take your students on a field trip they'll never forget! This is the perfect end of year activity. While learning about different continents and countries, you and your class will have an incredible virtual adventure while imagining yourselves traveling all over the world! This bundle includes 8 different resources you can use throughout the year. Journey to different continents, countries, and even Hawaii! Each "Trip to" resource includes airplane ticket templates, a PowerPoint presentation inc
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1st - 5th
3rd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Michigan YEAR LONG Units
A full year of Michigan themed social studies that is aligned for third graders using Michigan standards. These units align with the MC3 curriculum as well. GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS LINKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PDF DOWNLOAD ON THE GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS PAGEALL UNITS INCLUDE ACCESS TO DIGITAL VERSIONS OF ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES VIA GOOGLE DRIVE LINKSCheck out a Michigan Social Studies lesson FREEBIE before you buy!All Units Include:Lesson PlansComprehension PagesVocabulary CardsAssessmentsSuggested Rea
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2nd - 4th
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Living & Working in Ontario Unit! Grade 3 Ontario Social Studies 2023 updates!
Grade 3 Social Studies for Ontario Curriculum: Living and Working in Ontario by Tina's Teaching Treasures! ⭐️ ⭐️ Newly updated: Now updated for 2023 curriculum and more!! As of July 31st 2023!! Additions include an adorable simpler final project as well as more Indigenous connections including video and read aloud suggestions and follow up activities! Additionally, more answer keys were included as well as a little refresh on some fonts and designs! Please re-download and enjoy the new materi
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3rd
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3rd Grade Social Studies 3 Unit Bundle | Communities | Economics | Heroes
Grab three engaging 3rd-grade Social Studies units in one handy BUNDLE! This set includes communities, economics, and heroes, plus fun trading cards for important historical figures. *RECENTLY UPDATED!*⭐️PERFECT FOR >>>3rd-grade teachers looking for low prep, interactive lessons to teach communities, heroes, and economics! ▶️ PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a full 3rd grade Social Studies curriculum or replacement for a state textbook. This is a bundle of three 3rd-grade Social Studies units a
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World Traveler Unit - Explore 23 Countries and Cultures
Explore 23 different countries with over 200 pages of activities: Kenya, Tanzania, Egypt, Spain, Ireland, Italy, England, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, Poland, Russia, China, Japan, Korea, The Philippines, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, USA, Peru, Australia, and New Zealand. Download the preview for a closer look at what is included.Start the journey off with a passport book and collect stamps from countries as you learn about them. Each country comes with:Colored fact pageJournal printableFolda
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K - 3rd
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4th Grade Social Studies Curriculum United States YEAR LONG BUNDLE Google
A full year of 4th grade social studies themed in the United States.DISTANCE & GOOGLE DRIVE LEARNING LINKS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS PAGE IN EACH UNITS PDF DOWNLOADAll Units Include:Lesson PlansComprehension PagesVocabulary CardsAssessmentsSuggested Read Alouds/VideosActivities & Graphic OrganizesAnchor Charts & Printable PostersLesson Plan Titles Included Unit 1:Lesson 1 – BE a HistorianLesson 2 – BE a GeographerLesson 3 – BE an EconomistLesson 4 – BE a Political Scie
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3rd - 5th
Economics Unit, Lapbook, Print & Digital Distance Learning Bundle
Your students will learn about economics in this complete unit--with both print and digital options--including an informational text you can use either in place of or in addition to your textbook. You can use the printable versions, go completely paperless, or use a combination of both!This is a complete unit with informational text, anticipation guide with questions to guide their reading, a 40 question test, and pieces for an interactive notebook or lapbook. It also includes a digital version
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3rd - 5th
The US Constitution Day Activities 2nd & 3rd Grade, Reading Comprehension & More
Whether you're looking for Constitution Day activities or just teaching a unit about the United States Constitution, these kid-friendly reading comprehension passages, coloring pages, word searches, writing crafts, and more are sure to be a hit! Even though it is one of the most important documents in the United States, it can be challenging to explain to our students exactly what it is, why it was written, and why it is important. This unit makes that easy!Over 160 pages of resources explain th
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2nd - 4th
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Government Unit, Lapbook, Text Print & Digital Distance Learning Bundle
Your students will learn about the United States Government in this complete unit--with both print and digital options--including an informational text you can use either in place of or in addition to your textbook. You can use the printable versions, go completely paperless, or use a combination of both!This is a complete unit with informational text, anticipation guide with questions to guide their reading, a 24 question test, and pieces for an interactive notebook or lapbook. It also includes
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3rd - 5th
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New Nation and United States Government Unit Bundle
This New Nation and United States Government bundle include everything you need to teach about how the United States formed and the basis of the United States government!Topics Covered:- Articles of Confederation- Constitution & Constitutional Convention of 1787- Three Branches of Government / Checks and Balances- Bill of Rights- War of 1812Includes:• Articles of Confederation PowerPoint and Notes• Articles of Confederation Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity• Constitution and Constitu
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3rd - 5th
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2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Government Citizens Unit
A government unit filled with activities, word cards, and printable charts. Focusing around government (why we have it and what it does for us) on a community level as well as citizens and their responsibilities.GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS LINKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PDF DOWNLOAD ON THE GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS PAGELinks to Google Drive uploads in slides/forms are available in this download!Want to see a sample lesson? CLICK HERE FOR A LESSON FREEBIELesson Plan Titles:Lesson 1 – Diversity in a CommunityLess
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: 2nd Grade Social Studies Communities Curriculum YEAR LONG Bundle Units
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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.
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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.
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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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