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5th grade social studies unit plan pdfs
Economics Unit for 3rd & 4th Grade - Scarcity, Opportunity Cost, & Budgets
Do you want your students to master all the economics terms and standards in 3rd and 4th grade? Well this hands-on PBL unit to teach economics covers many different concepts through a real life project. After learning vocabulary your students will go through a project that will teach them all about economics. This is not an explicit teaching product, but a project based learning product.This Unit Covers1. Scarcity2. Opportunity Costs3. Producers and Consumers4. Budgets5. Market PlacesWhy will th
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3rd - 5th
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The American Civil War Unit Reading Passages Timeline Worksheets Activities
This kid-friendly pack is a brief introduction to the American Civil War. It highlights the causes, major events, and the results of war. Students will learn all about the American Civil War with passages, organizers, and activities about the following topics:Slavery in AmericaA Divided NationSeceding the UnionPresident LincolnUnderground RailroadFort SumterBattle of GettysburgSurrender at AppomattoxEmancipation Proclamation13th, 14th, 15th Amendments With character studies on 5 important peopl
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3rd - 5th
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4th / 5th Grade Social Studies: Full-Year Curriculum BUNDLE. No-Prep!
The Social Studies, Year-Long Bundle provides a complete curriculum for upper-elementary classrooms with a focus on literacy development, reading comprehension, and active learning. 21st Century skills are emphasized with annotation and reading skills development, interactive hands-on activities, research, and more. Student workbooks include informational reading passages, meaning no textbook is needed! In addition, student workbooks and PowerPoints are Google compatible, which allows for digit
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4th - 5th
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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Cinco de Mayo Craft Activities Writing Worksheets +13 units for Global Holidays
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a Craft Activity and reading passage. Plus this resource includes 13 other Holidays Around the World making it a great value.This Holidays Around the World reading comprehension, crafts and research project includes crafts, reading passages, a passport, a suitcase, journal & scrapbook activities, bulletin board & much more for 14 other celebrations from different countries.If you are looking for activities that include culture, diversity, traditions or custom
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2nd - 5th
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Ontario Grade 5/6 Social Studies PRINTABLE BUNDLE
Are you an Ontario Grade 5/6 teacher tired of trying to teach two separate curriculums without losing your sanity? This Social Studies Printable Bundle has been designed to help you manage the 2023 Ontario Social Studies Curriculum expectations in a blended, seamless manner. (Yes, both strands have been updated to address the new Grade 6 expectations from the Ontario curriculum!!)NOTE: This printable bundle is ALSO available in digital form. Check it out here:Ontario Grade 5/6 Digital Full Y
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5th - 7th
Ancient Civilizations Mesopotamia Unit Resources: Digital & Printable Activities
With over 320 pages divided into 8 easy-to-follow subfolders, you’ll have all of the Ancient Mesopotamia lesson plans, activities, reading passages, guided notes with worksheets, & assessments you’ll need to teach like a superhero! This student-centered Ancient Civilizations activities bundle is both printable and Google Classroom-ready. Students will explore and review the big idea six key concepts (GRAPES). Plus, all of our curriculum units have embedded student accountability with assessm
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5th - 8th
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Grade 5 Social Studies Ontario - Indigenous Peoples & The Impact of Europeans
Grade 5 Ontario Social Studies Teachers do you need to teach all about the history of Indigenous Peoples and the impact of Early European Explorers in what would eventually be known as Canada. Then check out this comprehensive Social Studies Unit for Strand A of the Ontario Social Studies 2020 curriculum.This inquiry-based unit will allow your students to have more flexibility and choice in their learning to cover learning expectations and spark an interest in this topic.This unit is designed t
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5th
Ontario Gr. 5/6 Social Studies Strand B Canada at Home & in the Global Community
Are you a Grade 5/6 Ontario teacher tired of teaching two separate social studies units? Would you love to use ready-made three-part blended lesson plans that allow you to teach both grades together? This Canada’s Actions at Home and in the Global Community resource is a split Grade 5/6 inquiry-based unit that supports the 2023 Strand B Ontario Social Studies Curriculum for Grade 5 and Grade 6. This resource blends the content from:Grade 5: Role of Government and Responsible Citizenship Grade
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Ontario Grade 5/6 Social Studies PRINTABLE BUNDLE
Indigenous Peoples and Europeans & Early Societies | ONTARIO GRADE 4/5 UNIT
Teach your split grade 4 and grade 5's with this inquiry based split grade unit on Indigenous people and Europeans and Early societies. Teach two separate curriculums during one period with this complete unit in an easy and manageable way. Grade 41) Identify and locate the major early societies on a map and time line. 2)Compare the daily life of two or more early societies. 3) Identify the environmental features in early societies 4) Identify how the environment impacts the daily life of earl
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3rd - 6th
Types of Governments 6E Intro Unit BUNDLE | FUN Government Resources | Microsoft
This Intro to Types of Governments Unit Bundle has everything needed to keep your classes engaged! The guided lessons are FUN for students & the 6-E teaching model is easy for you to use. The materials focus on identifying types of limited & unlimited governments and comparing & contrasting political systems. Each resource includes a Teacher Reference Guide to help you easily plan. Your purchase has print & digital, interactive versions of the materials. Made for in-class learnin
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5th - 12th
4th Grade Social Studies Economics Curriculum Unit Google Slides
4th grade Social Studies Curriculum themed in Economics and includes lesson plans, reading passages, assessments, activities, and more. Each activity is also linked and downloadable to Google Drive for use in Google Classroom or other platforms. Unit correlates to concepts in the MC3 curriculum and meets Michigan Social Studies standards. Lessons are typically taught over a two day span.UPDATE: All files have been edited and updated where necessary!GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS LINKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE
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3rd - 5th
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5th Grade U.S. History Social Studies Curriculum - YEARLONG BUNDLE TEKS-Aligned
Are you an upper elementary teacher looking for minimal-prep and engaging lessons and activities to teach social studies concepts to your students? Looking to find a quality TEKS-aligned 5th-grade United States History curriculum to use throughout the year? Look no further!This 36-week curriculum bundle includes lesson plans, guided notes, practice activities, exit tickets, a project, unit assessment, and more. The lessons in each unit include slideshows in both PowerPoint and Google Slides, as
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4th - 5th
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Geography Map Skills Unit: Info Text, Int. Notebook, Assess, Quick Checks + More
Help your students develop proficiency in GEOGRAPHY AND MAP SKILLS.With this unit, they will learn to read a compass rose, key/ legends with symbols, and scales on a map. They will also be able to label the 7 continents and 5 oceans on a map, learn the difference between maps and globes and understand the effect of distortion. By the end of this unit, they will also be able to name and identify the purpose of different maps (physical, political, elevation, and population) just to name a few of t
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3rd - 5th
Ontario Grade 5 and 6 Social Studies | Strand A Heritage and Identity Unit
Ontario Grade 5/6 teachers, it IS possible to teach social studies in your split-grade class without losing your mind! This Strand A Heritage and Identity resource is a blended unit, meaning that it has been carefully created to blend the key expectations of the 2023 Ontario Social Studies Curriculum so that teachers are able to teach one lesson to both grades. Full of engaging activities and complete lesson plans, this unit will have your students will enjoying learning about different types
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5th - 6th
Also included in: Ontario Grade 5/6 Social Studies PRINTABLE BUNDLE
Civil War | American History | Social Studies
Teach your students about the American Civil War. This resource is easily compatible for use with your Google Classroom™. The 7 passages in this versatile resource combine social studies and reading informational text in one convenient unit of study. It’s an effective and engaging way to teach your students about this important event in American history. “Civil War” is a Social Studies unit composed of an introduction plus six lessons, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the American
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3rd - 5th
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Map Madness | Map Skills Unit with Imaginary Island Project
Are you looking for a fun way to teach map skills? Your class will create their own maps of an imaginary island after they've learned the basic map-making skills with terms like grid, compass rose, cardinal directions, and scale! Two mini-lessons are included on map-making basics: 1-Parts of Maps, and 2-Types of Maps before they create their own maps! Don't worry if your students are unable to handle so much freedom and creativity at this point of the year, the Map Madness activity gives six a
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3rd - 5th
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Declaration of Independence Activities for Third Grade
Need some fun and engaging activities to use while covering the Declaration of Independence!? Included in this pack are;task cards, center cards, organizers, craftivity book, texting activity, and a brochure craftivity! Please note that the craftivity, center cards, and task card products are listed in my store as individual items. However, they are offered at a HUGE discounted price in this bundle. Craftivity- Included in this pack is a mini book which reviews the purpose, sections, and why t
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3rd - 5th
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Byzantine Empire & the Fall of Rome Activity Set Bundle (Printable & Digital)
This engaging resource bundle has both rigor and fun in both a digital and printable format! The bundle covers the fall of Rome and the rise of the Byzantine Empire including geography, the rise of Christianity, important achievements, key leaders, and economy/trade. Now the bundle has all of the activities in a Google Ready format via a link in the Bonus file! The bundle includes:The Roman Empire Splits! An engaging yarn map group activityFall of the Roman Empire PowerPoint with YouTube video l
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5th - 9th
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Inventors and Inventions Unit | Print and Digital
Looking for an interactive way to teach your students about inventors and inventions? This best selling unit will keep your students engaged and wanting to learn more. This includes hands-on activities and high-interest reading passages. This now has a link on page 2 allowing use in Google Classroom. Students can complete several of the activities online. This makes it ideal for distance learning.This no-prep unit covers the following 20 inventors:Mary AndersonAlexander Graham BellLouis BrailleG
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K - 5th
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Also included in: Inventors and Inventions BUNDLE | Print and Digital
Black History Month | Black American Inventors | Print and Digital
Looking for an engaging unit to teach your students about black American inventors? This Black American Inventors unit contains hands-on activities as well as reading comprehension activities. These activities can be used in your Social Studies and Reading/LA block. Note: This unit now contains a link on page 2 that allows you to make a copy for use in Google Classroom. This is ideal for classroom use AND distance learning!!!Individuals in this unit include:Patricia BathBenjamin BannekerGeorge W
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Black History Month BUNDLE: Inventors | Print and Digital
Pioneer Unit / Oregon Trail Game
Do you love the game Oregon Trail? This unit includes a whole class version of the game!
This is a Problem Based Learning Unit all about the pioneers of our great nation. I created this unit for my second graders, but you could use it for older children too. This unit is very detailed. It integrates ELA skills, social studies, history, and provides the opportunity for creativity as well as FUN!
The children get to "go along" in the journey. This unit has three parts. Check out the Preview Fil
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2nd - 5th
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Ancient Civilizations World History Curriculum: Print & Digital Resources 6-8
Get 10% off by buying in bulk! Your year will be planned in a snap with over 450 activities, notes, quizzes, and tests packed with rigor, versatility, and fun. Plus, a common lesson flow in each of our history units reduces anxiety for you and your students throughout the year! The great news is that we just added a ton of new geography, vocabulary, and reading activities!This bundle is perfect for both a paper-driven or Google classroom environment. Each unit will be provided in printable PDF d
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5th - 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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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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