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Preview of Flags of the World: 270 World Flags - Clip Art Bundle

Flags of the World: 270 World Flags - Clip Art Bundle

Flags of the World: 270 World Flags in a convenient clip art BUNDLE.This clip art set contains 270 flags from around the world in both color and black and white line art. (A total of 540 graphics!)All the world flags you'll need, conveniently bundled in one pack. There are flags for every letter of the alphabet, A - Z, with the exception of the letter X.These flags are perfect for educational projects and teaching resources.This pack also includes a 'ready-to-print' PDF compilation of 35 flags
Preview of September 11 Attacks - Webquest with Key

September 11 Attacks - Webquest with Key

Created by
History Matters
September 11 Attacks - Webquest with Key - This 6 page document contains a webquest and teachers key related to the basics of the September 11 attacks in America. It contains 25 questions from the history.com website. Your students will learn about the history and the significance of the September 11 attacks in the United States. It covers all of the major themes and events of the September 11 attacks. Specifically, your students will learn about the fate of the four planes on September 11, the
Preview of Holocaust Webquest (National Holocaust Museum Website)

Holocaust Webquest (National Holocaust Museum Website)

Created by
History Wizard
Holocaust Webquest:Great for classroom and distance learning.Students will gain basic knowledge about the Holocaust by completing an internet-based worksheet. The Holocaust Webquest uses an amazing website created by United States Holocaust Museum. The website allows students to explore the key events of the Holocaust. The website is:Click here to view the website.The webquest contains 46 questions and is a great way to introduce or have students learn more about the Holocaust. An answer sheet i
Preview of World War One - Webquest with Key (Google Doc Included)

World War One - Webquest with Key (Google Doc Included)

Created by
History Matters
World War One - Webquest with Key - This 14 page teaching resource includes a webquest that covers the major historical events of World War One (WWI). It contains 47 questions from a great history website and includes questions that cover the major events of World War I. Your students will learn about the major events of World War One. The resource includes a detailed teacher key for ease of assessment.This resource will help your students understand the general history of World War One. Spe
Preview of Passport Stamps - Countries Around the World Clip Art - 26 Clipart

Passport Stamps - Countries Around the World Clip Art - 26 Clipart

Created by
The Lost Teacher
This is for a set of 26 Passport Stamps from around the world. Altogether there are 52 PNG clip art stamps including the blacklines. There are stamps from countries in EVERY continent except Antarctica. These stamps should also coincide with most of the Christmas and Holidays Around the World activities on TPT.All stamp colors represent a color from its country's flag. All images represent a national symbol, landmark, or emblem. Many countries also have their official names or names written in t
Preview of Causes of World War II Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity (World War II)

Causes of World War II Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity (World War II)

Looking for a way to introduce or review the causes of World War II in your classroom? Check out this internet scavenger hunt! Students will use the scaffolded notes to guide their research throughout the website!Includes:- 4 page internet scavenger hunt (editable PDF or printable)- answer keyThis internet scavenger hunt covers Georgia Performance Standards:SS5H6 The student will explain the reasons for America’s involvement in WorldWar II.a. Describe Germany’s aggression in Europe and Japan’s a
Preview of Maps of the World: Clip Art World Maps

Maps of the World: Clip Art World Maps

Maps of the World: Clip Art World Maps High quality color and black and white maps of the world. This clipart map set contains the following commercial use graphics: - Color maps of the world - Black and white line art maps of the world - Maps of the world with lines of latitude and without lines of latitude - Maps of the world with larger countries labelled (color and black and white) - Silhouette maps of the world - A map of the world showing seven continents in color and black and white:
Preview of Regions of the USA: Five Regions - Map Clip Art

Regions of the USA: Five Regions - Map Clip Art

Regions of the USA: Five Regions - Map Clip Art ............................................................................................. Please check the regions in this set before purchase. We offer a choice of THREE different US Region Map Sets: USA divided into FOUR regions / NINE divisions (as set out by the United States Census Bureau) USA divided into FOUR regions / TEN divisions (as taught in some states) Please read on for more information about THIS region set: ............
Preview of Vietnam War - Webquest with Key (Google Doc Included)

Vietnam War - Webquest with Key (Google Doc Included)

Created by
History Matters
Vietnam War - Webquest with Key - 12 page webquest and teachers key related to the history of the Vietnam War and its implications during the Cold War. It contains 42 questions from a great history website.Your students will learn about the history of the Vietnam War especially as an event in the overall Cold War. The webquests covers the major events, themes and people of the war. Specifically, they will learn about the Gulf of Tonkin Incident, the Tet Offensive, Draft-Dodging, Anti-war Prote
Preview of West Africa Empires Web Quest! Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Mansa Musa, Salt Gold Trade

West Africa Empires Web Quest! Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Mansa Musa, Salt Gold Trade

West Africa Empires Web Quest! Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Mansa Musa, Salt Gold Trade!This West Africa lesson is included in the larger unit on Islam and West Africa, located here:Islam and West Africa Unit Bundle!Purchase this and save significantly!--------------In this highly-engaging web quest on West Africa, students investigate the West African Empires of Axum, Ghana, Mali, and Songhai, as well as the impact and legacy of Mansa Musa and the Salt and Gold Trade that popularized West Africa.Sever
Preview of Trail of Tears and Indian Removal Act - Webquest with Key

Trail of Tears and Indian Removal Act - Webquest with Key

Created by
History Matters
6 page webquest and teachers key related to the basics of the Trail of Tears and Indian Removal Act in America. It contains 18 questions from the history.com website. Your students will learn about the history and significance of both in the United States. It covers all of the major people, themes and events of the time. Specifically, your students will learn about the impact of the Indian Removal Act, the conditions of the Trail of Tears, and much more! A great tool to teach the history of the
Preview of World War II - Webquest with Key

World War II - Webquest with Key

Created by
History Matters
World War II - Webquest with Key - This 12 page document contains a webquest and teachers key related to the history of World War II. It contains 36 questions from the history.com website. Your students will learn about the overall history of World War II. It covers all of the major people, themes and events of the history of World War II. Specifically, your students will learn about the basic causes of World War II, the battles of World War II, and much more! A great tool to teach the history
Preview of Julius Caesar - Webquest with Key (Ancient Rome)  Google Docs Included

Julius Caesar - Webquest with Key (Ancient Rome) Google Docs Included

Created by
History Matters
Julius Caesar - Webquest with Key (Ancient Rome) - This 10 page document contains a webquest and teachers key related to the history of Julius Caesar during Ancient Rome. It contains 31 questions from a great history website. It comes with a Google Docs version and a PDF version to allow the teacher versatility in the classroom.Your students will learn about the life of Julius Caesar in Ancient Rome. It covers all of the major people, themes and events related to the life of Julius Caesar in An
Preview of World Map and Continents Clipart {Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Designs}

World Map and Continents Clipart {Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Designs}

This clip art graphic set of World Maps and Continents would be the perfect addition to any geography or social studies resource! Use these in your worksheets, task cards, or quizzes. You could also have students complete Me on the Map activities, or have students cut out the continents and place them in the correct places on blue construction paper and then label each continent and ocean. The set includes a total of 80 images (65 Color and 15 B&W). Images include 11 Different Style World
Preview of Cold War - Webquest with Key (24 Questions from history.com)

Cold War - Webquest with Key (24 Questions from history.com)

Created by
History Matters
10 page lesson contains a webquest and teachers key related to the history of the Cold War. It contains 24 questions from the history.com website and contains a mixture of both short answer and fill-in-the-blank answers. Your students will learn about the major events, people and themes of the Cold War. Specifically, your students will gain an understanding and appreciation for the following Cold War related topics: space race, arms race, containment, Korean War, Vietnam War, Berlin Wall, and
Preview of Civil Rights Movement - Webquest with Teachers Key (American History)

Civil Rights Movement - Webquest with Teachers Key (American History)

Created by
History Matters
10 page webquest and teachers key related to the basic history of the Civil Rights Movement in the USA. It contains 44 questions from the history.com website which includes interesting videos and extra information.Your students will learn about how the Civil Rights Movement impacted society in general and the major contributions it made to the advances in equality rights in the United States. Specifically, your students will learn about how the time led to change in society through a series of i
Preview of Ancient Roman Mosaics 10 Art designs Roman Empire

Ancient Roman Mosaics 10 Art designs Roman Empire

Created by
EduArt Creations
This set is for 10 Ancient Roman Art Mosaic designs from the Roman Empire.Each Design comes in color, grey tone, and black and white line drawing so your student can color and design the patterns in their own unique way.These were created as 8inch by 8inch squares and are a 300 dpi high resolution so can be printed out pretty large. I've added a blank Mosaic as was suggested *Thank you!!* This will allow your students to design their own mosaic creation. Let them know its ok to color in half or
Preview of Black Death - Webquest with Key (Plague/Middle Ages) Google Docs

Black Death - Webquest with Key (Plague/Middle Ages) Google Docs

Created by
History Matters
This 8 page document contains a webquest and teachers key related to the Black Death during the Middle Ages. The Black Death was the spread of the plague during the Middle Ages that caused the death of 20 million Europeans. It contains 21 questions from a great history website.Your students will learn about the Black Death as an important event during the Middle Ages and the impact it had on Middle Age European society. Specifically, your students will learn about the causes of the Black Death,
Preview of Maya Aztec and Inca Mesoamerica Web Quest Activity Lesson

Maya Aztec and Inca Mesoamerica Web Quest Activity Lesson

In this highly engaging Inca, Aztec, and Maya Civilizations WebQuest on Mesoamerica, students complete a web quest on the three major Mesoamerican Civilizations, the Inca, Aztec, and Maya! This resource is included in my Mesoamerica Unit Bundle to teach the Inca, Maya, and Aztec.The web quest begins with students using the internet or their textbook to identify the three major civilizations and complete a short, introductory map activity! Then, students look at some basic questions for each of
Preview of Community Helper Kids Clipart Bundle {Doctor, Dentist, Farm Kids Clipart}

Community Helper Kids Clipart Bundle {Doctor, Dentist, Farm Kids Clipart}

This HUGE bundle includes 10 different sets of clipart, each with a Community Helper theme.Included are:Hospital KIDSPost Office KIDSDentist KIDSBakery KIDSVeterinarian KIDSRestaurant KIDSGrocery Store KIDSForest Ranger KIDSLife Guard KIDSFarmer KIDSThe images will have high resolution, so you can enlarge them and they will still be crisp. All images are in png formats so they can easily be layered in your projects and lesson materials. Creative Clips Digital Clipart is created by Krista Wallden
Preview of Country flags of the world: 263 Country flags - clip art bundle (1052 clips!)

Country flags of the world: 263 Country flags - clip art bundle (1052 clips!)

Country flags of the world: 263 Country flags. HUGE clip art BUNDLE! This clip art contains 263 flags, in 2 forms (flat and with mast) in color and black & white line art. Contains all the flags of the countries of the world : 195 Countries. Look at the complete list of flags by downloading the preview A total of 1052 clips! Included: 263 color flag (flat) clip art flag set- PNG format 263 B&W flag (flat) clip art set- PNG format 263 color flag (with mast) clip art set- PNG format
Preview of Flags of the World: 2740 World Flags - All 197 countries -  Incl. Coloring Pages

Flags of the World: 2740 World Flags - All 197 countries - Incl. Coloring Pages

Flags of the World: All 197 countries - 2740 graphics - Clip-art Set and Bonus PDF Document. Includes 197 colored flags that are identical in dimension to allow you to create uniform, clean looking resources!This clip art set contains 197 flags from around the world in both color, gray-scale and black and white outlined coloring pages. (A total of 2740 graphics!). A PDF document with the country name and large format flag is also included for easy printing and displaying.Every world flag is her
Preview of Introduction to Forensics Webquest (Print & Digital)

Introduction to Forensics Webquest (Print & Digital)

Save time and valuable energy with this NO-PREP, Introduction to Forensics Webquest. This 3-page worksheet takes students to 4 different websites where they will receive a crash course in Forensic Science. This webquest is a great way to introduce a Forensics or Criminology course or could be used as an emergency sub assignment. This assignment was designed for a 90 minute class period, but could be used over a period of 2 days in shorter classes. This resource includes both a PRINT and DIGIT
Preview of National Parks Virtual Field Trip with Reading Passages, Explore 5 US Parks

National Parks Virtual Field Trip with Reading Passages, Explore 5 US Parks

Take a virtual road trip to learn about the top 5 most visited National Parks in the United States! Students will use multiple print and digital sources to draw information to answer questions about the National Parks. A reading passage is included for each of the five U.S. National Parks your students will visit. A printable and Google Slides version are included in this file. Students will learn about the following:Great Smoky Mountains National ParkGrand Canyon National ParkZion National Park
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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.