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Economics Unit Goods & Services Producers & Consumers Supply & Demand Activities
Say goodbye to lesson planning stress with this short introductory unit that makes teaching AND learning economics a breeze! This engaging resource is designed to make teaching economics easy, fun, and incredibly effective! Your students will learn about the basic economic concepts of money, wants and needs, goods and services, producers and consumers, and supply and demand.FIVE days of engaging lesson plans with possible extension activities are included. All text and activities are included,
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Economics BUNDLE Supply and Demand Worksheets Goods and Services Sort
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
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Natural Resources
Complete natural resource unit! Anchor charts with pictures and definitions, thinking maps, folables, interactive notebook pieces, and a mini reader! Included in this set:-Anchor charts and posters-Circle maps-Tree map picture sort-Interactive notebook piece-Man-made or nature made foldable-A mini book for students to create from what they have learned!Updated and added summer of 2022- - 20 slide instructional PowerPoint AND an emergent reader!This unit will make a great addition to your Science
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K - 3rd
Global Communities -People & Environments : Grade 2 Ontario 2023 Social Studies
Newly updated for the new 2023 Ontario Social Studies Curriculum changes!! (Latest update: Aug 26, 2023)Global Communities for Grade 2 Ontario social studies curriculum (People and Environments)! Printable (PDF) and Digital Force Copy Link for Google Slides included! This unit is designed to help your young learners begin using the inquiry approach. The research and inquiry aspects are guided and prompted (more open-ended options are also included!) to help young learners find success with the
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2nd
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Little 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers {UNIT 1: Government & Civics}
Little Social Studies Thinkers is a complete social studies curriculum specifically for students in grade 2. It's everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your 2nd grade students. It incorporates many state 2nd grade social studies standards. This curriculum was completely researched, designed, and created by Karen Jones. UNIT 1: GOVERNMENT & CIVICS introduces your students to government. It contains lessons on these specific topics: Rules and laws in our home, school,
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2nd
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Also included in: Little 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers - Curriculum Bundle
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
7 Continents Bundle: Reading, Writing, Printables & Activities Seven Continents
Are you looking for a hands-on way to immerse your students in the study of the 7 Continents? This Continent unit is filled with 35+ activities, incorporating reading, writing, and geography, along with interactive and engaging projects! This 150+ page resource is filled with posters, facts, printables, activities, games and so much more! Your students will love learning about the 7 Continents.✨Included in this resource:Interactive, Informational Text Book, "The Seven Continents"Seven Continents
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K - 2nd
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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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Veterans Day Clip Art Bundle {Educlips Clipart}
A collection of images connected with Veterans Day. Images include males and females from five branches of the military: air force, coast guard, marines, navy and army. The set also contains a boy playing a bugle, boy with US flag, girl with hand on heart, poppy, hearts & ribbons (flag and camouflage), veterans bunting and word art.
44 images (22 in color and the same 22 in B&W)
This set has been completely updated on 10/30/15.
Images saved at 300dpi.
For personal or commercial use.
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PreK - 5th, Staff
Passport Stamps - Countries Around the World Clip Art - 26 Clipart
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
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PreK - 9th
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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Months of the Year Clipart Bundle {Spring Kids, St. Patrick's, Valentine Clipart
This bundle will includes 12 sets- one for each month. Each monthly has a variety of images to represent holidays, items, and special days that fall within that month.Sets include:- January- February- March- April- May- June- July- August- September- October- November- DecemberAll images come in png formats with transparent backgrounds so you can easily layer them into your projects.You will receive these images in a zip file. Check out these easy tips for accessing zip files.Creative Clips Digi
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PreK - 5th, Staff
Communities Change Over Time | Past and Present | Then and Now History Lessons
In this unit students will focus on the changes that communities go through over time by learning about changes in environment, business, education, communication, and transportation. The study of local history comes alive through the use of artifacts and documents.This is the PRINTABLE VERSION, the DIGITAL VERSION is available here.In this unit you will find:•Unit Overview: A unit overview with eight days of lessons, including read-aloud and video suggestions.• Then and Now Interview Assignmen
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2nd - 4th
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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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Pirates Clip Art Set {Educlips Clipart}
This is a collection of pirates and pirate tools images.Images included in this set are: pirate kidsshipstelescopehatswordparrotskull and crossbonesbarrelcanon and canon ballstreasure chestpalm treemapship's wheelpirates sign44 images (21 in color and the same 21 in B&W) This set contains all of the images shown.Images saved at 300dpi in PNG files.For personal or commercial use.CLICK HERE for TERMS OF USE©Educlips LLC 2016Follow Educlips on FacebookFollow Educlips on InstagramKeywords : clip
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PreK - 6th, Staff
Community Buildings Clip Art Set {Educlips Clipart}
This is a set of buildings commonly found in the community. The buildings included in this set are: airportbakerybankcourthousedentistfirehousefloristgalleryhospitaljaillibrarymovie theatermuseumpharmacy or medical centerpolice stationpost officerepair shoprestaurantsalonschooltheaterThis set contains all of the images shown.42 images. (21 images in color and the same 21 images in B&W.)This set has been completely updated on 6/11/23Images saved at 300dpi in PNG files.For personal or commerci
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PreK - 6th
Zoo Clip Art Set {Educlips Clipart}
This is a set of zoo images.This set conatains all of the images shown on the product cover as well as B&W versions.The images in this set are:brown bearflamingopolar bearelephantpeacocksea lionpandasnakemonkeylionzebrapenguingiraffecrocodilerockenclosurescagetreezoo entrancezookeepersrailings58 images (29 in color and the same 29 in B&WThis set has been fully updated. All of the older images are included in this download.This set contains all of the images shown.Images saved at 300dpi i
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PreK - 6th, Staff
Chinese New Year 2024 - Lunar New Year 2024
Chinese New Year 2024 - The Year of the Dragon - Lunar New Year Activities - These Chinese New Year crafts, printables and fact slides are high interest and appropriate for your younger students. It includes facts about Chinese lanterns, the practice of exchanging Red Envelopes (red packets), Chinese dragon parade, Chinese lion dance and zodiac animals. This unit includes three different Chinese New Year crafts. Included in the download is the Lunar New Year version. The same pages are inclu
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K - 2nd
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Little 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers {UNIT 2: Learning About the Past}
Little Social Studies Thinkers is a complete social studies curriculum specifically for students in grade 2. It's everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your 2nd grade students. It incorporates many state 2nd grade social studies standards. This curriculum was completely researched, designed, and created by Karen Jones. UNIT 2: LEARNING ABOUT THE PAST focuses on how people learn about the past and tools and resources that can help us learn about different times in histor
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2nd
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Also included in: Little 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers - Curriculum Bundle
Terry Fox Activities for Grade 1
Educate and inspire your students as you prepare them to participate in this year’s Terry Fox Run. They will learn all about Terry – his early life, his fight against cancer, the Marathon of Hope, and his legacy as an advocate for cancer research. Please view the PREVIEW button for a closer look at the product. This is the English version. Click HERE for the French version.INCLUDED★ Information Booklet→ child-friendly language→ built-in comprehension questions will enhance your students' learnin
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Terry Fox Bundle
Ancient Egypt Activities Reading Passages Unit Worksheets Map Egyptian Pyramids
Take a step back in time to Ancient Egypt with these Ancient Egypt activities that students will love! This unit has reading passages about the Nile River, geography of Egypt, pharaohs, pyramids, mummification, daily life, and much more. This unit has everything you need including reading passages, activities, a pacing guide, vocabulary posters, map, timeline, comprehension questions, a test, and more! Inside you'll find information about:A Great CivilizationThe Nile River Nile DeltaA Tough Life
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2nd - 4th
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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
Community Helpers Clip Art Big Bundle {Educlips Clipart}
The sets in this collection were originally published in 2015. They have been consolidated into this one collection for convenience. Please don't purchase this if you already purchased any of the community helper sets.The images in each set are:Community Helpers 1businessman, business woman, farmer, fisherman, ranger, lifeguard, construction worker, waiter, ski guide, tour guide, waitress, oil workerCommunity Helpers 2detective, nurse, firefighter, doctor, mailman, garbage collector, crossing gu
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PreK - 5th, Staff
Little 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers {UNIT 3: Communities}
Little Social Studies Thinkers is a complete social studies curriculum specifically for students in grade 2. It's everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your 2nd grade students. It incorporates many state 2nd grade social studies standards. This curriculum was completely researched, designed, and created by Karen Jones. UNIT 3: COMMUNITIES focuses on different types of communities and the natural resources that help communities thrive. It contains lessons on theses spec
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2nd
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Also included in: Little 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers - Curriculum Bundle
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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.
How do I find social studies lessons on TPT?
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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