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6th grade social studies unit plans for Google Apps

Preview of Civil War Unit | 5th Grade - 8th Grade

Civil War Unit | 5th Grade - 8th Grade

This Civil War unit covers the causes, events, and effects of the American Civil War.I’ve made these Civil War activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like slavery, The Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg, and Reconstruction. Even better, I've made it fun!  The 15 Civil War lessons are filled with engaging activities, and students will never do the same ac
Preview of Christmas and Holidays Around the World Upper Elementary Passages, Map Skills

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
Preview of Titanic Activities Bundle | Passenger Research | Comprehension | Titanic Math

Titanic Activities Bundle | Passenger Research | Comprehension | Titanic Math

HUGE Titanic bundle of Titanic reading comprehension resources, activities, PowerPoint, and SO much more! Your students will love the Titanic even more after diving into their study of the ship using these resources! Cover the basics and the more unique aspects of the Titanic with these literacy, math, and social studies connections.These Titanic activities cover everything from the construction of the Titanic to the discovery of the ship on the bottom of the Atlantic. Unique aspects, such as
Preview of American Revolution | Revolutionary War Unit

American Revolution | Revolutionary War Unit

This American Revolution unit covers the causes, events, and effects of the Revolutionary War. But this unit proves that history doesn't have to be boring. Your students will love the week-long Revolutionary War simulation where they join the Continental Army and adopt a new identity as a soldier, spy, or officer.Even better, I've made these Revolutionary War activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This unit will
Preview of Regions of the United States: 5 Units Print and Digital Bundle Distance Learning

Regions of the United States: 5 Units Print and Digital Bundle Distance Learning

Created by
Jill Russ
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
Preview of Colonial America | 13 Colonies Unit

Colonial America | 13 Colonies Unit

This Colonial America unit covers the history of the Southern, Middle, and New England colonies. These activities prove that learning about the 13 colonies doesn't have to be boring! I’ve made these Colonial America activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like slavery, reasons for colonization, the Salem Witch Trials, and Colonial Fur Trading. Even better, I
Preview of Age of Exploration Unit | Age of Discovery

Age of Exploration Unit | Age of Discovery

This complete unit covers the causes and effects of the Age of Exploration (also called the Age of Discovery or the Age of Encounter). Students learn about major European explorers, why they explored, and how their actions affected Native Americans. I’ve made these Age of Exploration activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From detailed lesson plans to complete answer keys – it's all there. This unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like Precolumbian Civiliza
Preview of Road to Revolution Unit  |  Events Leading to the Declaration of Independence

Road to Revolution Unit | Events Leading to the Declaration of Independence

This Road to Revolution unit covers the events that led to the Declaration of Independence. Even better, a hands-on simulation will bring history to life! In order to better understand the American Revolution, students will adopt a colonist identity and experience events like the tea act, the stamp act, and the Boston Tea Party. They will truly feel the struggle of "taxation without representation." Students also participate in Continental Congresses, where they decide how to respond to the taxe
Preview of Westward Expansion Unit | 5th Grade - 8th Grade

Westward Expansion Unit | 5th Grade - 8th Grade

This Westward Expansion unit covers the causes, events, and effects of American Westward Expansion.I’ve made these Westward activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This history unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like Manifest Destiny, the Indian Removal Act, the expansion of slavery, the Mexican-American War, the California gold rush, and more. Even better, I've made it fun!  The 15 Westwawrd less
Preview of 5 Regions of the United States BUNDLE (Print and Digital)

5 Regions of the United States BUNDLE (Print and Digital)

Created by
SunnyDaze
This resource contains five complete units on the U.S. regions. It includes instructional PowerPoints, guided notes, informational text packets, worksheets, 50 state informational posters, quizzes, and student created tabbed booklet activity. Read below for more information.UPDATE: This bundled resource now includes GOOGLE SLIDES versions for the student worksheets, booklets and the PowerPoint presentations.★ SAVE EVEN MORE! Get ALL of my regions resources in this EVEN BIGGER BUNDLE! ★5 Regio
Preview of Ancient Rome Empire World History Activities Unit | Ancient Rome Activities Unit

Ancient Rome Empire World History Activities Unit | Ancient Rome Activities Unit

In this Ancient Rome and Roman Empire Resources Unit, you receive 15 activities to teach ancient Rome, the Roman Republic, the Roman Empire, the rise of Julius Caesar, the Rise of Christianity, and much more! My ancient Rome unit bundle is filled with Google 1:1 ready resources and activities that will excite your classroom on your study of Ancient Rome. Since traditional and 1:1 digital versions are included, this unit is ideal for distance learning. This bundle saves you over 30% instead of
Preview of Middle Ages and Medieval Europe Unit Activities for World History Middle Ages

Middle Ages and Medieval Europe Unit Activities for World History Middle Ages

In this super engaging Middle Ages Unit, you receive 16 highly-engaging resources and activities for Charlemagne, the Fall of Rome, the rise of Feudalism, the Catholic Church, the Crusades, Magna Carta, and much more! Each resource is Google 1:1 compatible and these Middle Ages resources will excite your classroom on your study of the Medieval Europe! This bundle saves you over 30% instead of purchasing each activity separately! Instead of paying almost $55 separately, buy this unit for only $
Preview of State Report Editable Template - Informational Report Writing Research Project

State Report Editable Template - Informational Report Writing Research Project

Looking for an organized way to help you guide your students to create meaningful, well-researched reports? The research project includes a student-written example, editable student directions, research pages, writing pages, and an editable rubric. Everything you need to teach and organize this social studies unit is included in this time-saving unit!It includes: A Student Written State Report ExampleList of States (I pull sticks and let the kids choose. This is my checklist.)Student Directions
Preview of US Constitution Unit | 5th Grade - 8th Grade

US Constitution Unit | 5th Grade - 8th Grade

This U.S. Constitution unit covers how the Constitution was created and how the US government works. Your students will love the simulation where they are delegates at a Constitutional Convention who debate and vote on issues like presidential terms and representation in Congress. I’ve made these US Constitution activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like t
Preview of Ancient Greece Activities Unit for World History and Ancient Civilizations

Ancient Greece Activities Unit for World History and Ancient Civilizations

In this Ancient Greece Activities and Resources Unit, you receive 15 highly engaging Ancient Greece and Ancient Civilizations activities and resources that will excite and engage your class on the study of Ancient Greece, Athens, Sparta, the Olympics, Alexander the Great, and much more. This bundle saves you over 30% over buying each activity separately!Each Ancient Greece activity aligns very easily with the new ELA Common Core standards! Also, each resource in this Greece Unit includes both p
Preview of ELA Integrated Civil Rights w/ Summarizing - Main Idea & Detail - Writing

ELA Integrated Civil Rights w/ Summarizing - Main Idea & Detail - Writing

ELA Integrated with Social Studies! Black History Month Reading Passages - Civil Rights Movement Stories / Martin Luther King Jr. Unit that integrates the ELA literacy skills of Summarizing, Finding Main Idea and Supporting Details. PRINTABLE & DIGITAL Google Classroom! 7 Reading Passages that are engaging for upper elementary and middle school. This unit provides the teacher with lesson plans, passages, and very rigorous tasks that are focused on content while using the ELA skills of su
Preview of Aztec, Maya, Inca, & Mesoamerica Unit for World and American History

Aztec, Maya, Inca, & Mesoamerica Unit for World and American History

In this Mesoamerica Unit Bundle on the Aztecs, Incas, and Mayans, you receive 9 engaging and hands-on resources to teach about Aztec inventions, Inca culture, Tenochtitlan, the disappearance of the Maya, Spanish conquistadors, and much more. Buy this bundle and save considerably over purchasing each lesson separately! In this highly-engaging Inca, Aztec, and Maya Bundle, you receive the following 9 resources:✔ 1.) Aztecs and Incas - A Comparing and Contrasting Scavenger Hunt!✔ 2.) Aztecs and Th
Preview of Ancient China Activities World History Unit | 9 Ancient Civilizations Resources

Ancient China Activities World History Unit | 9 Ancient Civilizations Resources

In my best-selling Ancient China Unit, you will receive 9 highly-engaging Ancient China resources to teach the Chinese philosophies, the Silk Road, ancient China geography, the Chinese dynasties, Confucius, Laozi, Daoism, Legalism, and more! This bundle saves you 30% over buying each activity separately!Plus, each resource in this Ancient China Unit bundle includes both a paper in-class version and a 1:1 Google compatible version to be used in conjunction with Google Classroom. Just follow th
Preview of Grade 6 Ontario Social Studies Bundle Strand A and B

Grade 6 Ontario Social Studies Bundle Strand A and B

Created by
2peasandadog
Use this 642-page Grade 6 Social Studies Strand A and B Bundle to help teach the 2023 Ontario Curriculum. Teachers are provided with 32 in-depth, engaging, and cross-curricular lessons to help their students explore and understand Canada’s Heritage and Identity: Communities in Canada, Past and Present and Canada’s Interaction With The Global Community. Students will learn about the role Indigenous Peoples have had in helping shape Canada as well as the settler communities that immigrated to Cana
Preview of Causes of the American Revolution + Revolutionary War Activities Lesson Unit

Causes of the American Revolution + Revolutionary War Activities Lesson Unit

The American Revolution and Revolutionary War unit plan features 16 lessons and activities to teach the 13 Colonies' war for independence. Students learn the impact of the Enlightenment, the French and Indian War, the Boston Massacre, the variety of acts placed by the British Parliament, the Declaration of Independence, the Sons of Liberty, and much more. This 16-lesson activity bundle is Google-ready and is ideal for in-class or distance learning! This Causes of the Revolutionary War and Ame
Preview of US Constitution Activities Lessons | Bill of Rights Articles of Confederation

US Constitution Activities Lessons | Bill of Rights Articles of Confederation

This Constitution unit bundle includes 16 activities to teach the Articles of Confederation, US Constitution, government, the Bill of Rights, the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches, Checks and Balances, Federalism, the 27 Amendments, how Laws are Created, the Electoral College, landmark Supreme Court decisions, much, much more. The 16 resources included in the US Constitution Unit Bundle are:✔ 1.) Are all Governments Equal?. In this lesson, students will work individually or in groups
Preview of World War I (WWI) UNIT BUNDLE (PDF and Google Docs Formats)

World War I (WWI) UNIT BUNDLE (PDF and Google Docs Formats)

***FULL PREVIEW AVAILABLE***Increase student growth and engagement while saving time, energy, and money! This bundle has everything you need and more! Resources are available in PDF and Google Docs formats! It is perfect for textbook free classrooms - just print and go or use the digital versions to reach your learners virtually!Bundled products are listed below. Specific descriptions can be found through the linked pages:World War I Summary Reading PassageWWI PowerPoint with Guided Notes Outli
Preview of Aztec, Maya, Inca: Lesson Plans & Activities Bundle- Digital Resources & Print

Aztec, Maya, Inca: Lesson Plans & Activities Bundle- Digital Resources & Print

With over 320 pages divided into 8 easy-to-follow subfolders, you’ll have all of the Aztec, Maya, and Inca lesson plans, activities, reading passages, guided notes with worksheets, & assessments you’ll need to teach like a superhero! This unit is perfect for both a paper-driven or Google classroom environment.This awesome student-centered Mesoamerican Civilizations Unit has students explore and review the big idea six key concepts (GRAPES). Plus, all of our curriculum units have embedded stu
Preview of Remembrance Day Unit

Remembrance Day Unit

Created by
2peasandadog
Are you a Canadian middle school teacher looking to foster a profound connection to Remembrance Day in your students? This comprehensive Remembrance Day Unit is designed just for you. Over the course of two engaging weeks, use these 10 engaging and detailed lessons, with multimedia elements, to help your students explore and grasp the core concepts behind this occasion.Lesson OverviewWhat is Remembrance Day?Music Lyric AnalysisPoem & Song Comparison and AnalysisVideo Analysis How Does the Po
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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.

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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.