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Preview of Black History Month Activity Collaborative African American Biographical "Quilt"

Black History Month Activity Collaborative African American Biographical "Quilt"

Created by
Art with Jenny K
My Famous Faces® of African-American History "Quilt" project is the perfect whole-class activity to do during Black History Month or any time of the year! It connects the individual with the group using hexagons that will tessellate to create a large “quilt” collaboration poster featuring 40 influential African Americans and their biographies. The final poster has a ton of “wow factor” when complete, and I hope it will make a large impact on your students as they learn about these 40 influential
Preview of Map Skills Activities and Worksheets Maps Globes Landforms Continents & Oceans

Map Skills Activities and Worksheets Maps Globes Landforms Continents & Oceans

Make learning fun for your students when teaching map skills. Map skills topics include maps, globes, continents, oceans, landforms, water forms, suburban, urban, rural, directions, and more. This resource is perfect for second, third, and fourth grade students. Digital activity included using Easel by TpT.These activities can be used during whole group instruction, independent work, and center time. Easy-to-use activity sheets with clear directions and answer keys are provided.HERE'S WHAT YOU'L
Preview of Project Based Learning Activity: Island Survival (PBL) Now for Google Classroom

Project Based Learning Activity: Island Survival (PBL) Now for Google Classroom

Project Based Learning Activity: Island SurvivalThis project based learning (PBL) activity integrates elements of science, ELA, and social studies into a student-centered adventure that combines imagination, creativity, and problem solving skills as they try and survive mysteriously arriving on an island.There are 16 activities (1 page for almost each one) for students to complete. Each page involves a problem or idea they must solve, recreate, or answer. Pages can vary from writing, map skil
Preview of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Collaborative Poster | Black History Month Activity

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Collaborative Poster | Black History Month Activity

Created by
Art with Jenny K
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Collaborative Classroom Poster. This is a great, inclusive, community-building Martin Luther King Day activity. Appropriate accompaniment for your Black History Month studies or any unit/lesson on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., civil rights, social justice, etc. This poster of Dr. King is a great way to start a unit or to finish one. My collaboration posters are easy for teachers and fun for kids and make a lasting impression—on students, parents, and your entire school
Preview of Map Skills Worksheets Book Lapbook - Reading a Map, Cardinal Directions, Compass

Map Skills Worksheets Book Lapbook - Reading a Map, Cardinal Directions, Compass

Are you looking for an engaging first grade map skills resource to add to your social studies curriculum? This engaging resource is what you need to teach mapping skills like cardinal directions, compass rose, and map skills. Students will love the map skills books and the hands-on build a town map. Finally, students can demonstrate their learning with the final map skills lapbook. Use this resource for:first gradesecond gradewhole class instructionsmall group instructionpartner workStudents wi
Preview of Community Helpers Activity Craft

Community Helpers Activity Craft

Created by
WOWorksheets
Community Helpers Build a community for your social studies community helpers unit with these cute and easy to cut templates. Students will have fun with this 3D building activity and creating a class book on community helpers. Students will enjoy adding their own details to these templates.Included16 Different community buildings craft28 Community HelpersWeb worksheet about community helpersWriting PromptsClass book coverReview printables See Preview!!!Great for Art Center & Writing Cen
Preview of 3 Branches of Government Activity | Interactive Notebook | Google Slides

3 Branches of Government Activity | Interactive Notebook | Google Slides

This BEST SELLING interactive and engaging resource will help your students learn all about our 3 branches of U.S. government! These 3 branches of government activities will not only have your students learning the importance of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches, they’ll also be learning about check and balances in detail.This 3 branches of government resource has over 80+ pages full of fun and engaging activities to help your students become government scholars. I also love the
Preview of Hispanic Heritage Month Activity | Famous Faces® Collaborative Poster w/ Latinx

Hispanic Heritage Month Activity | Famous Faces® Collaborative Poster w/ Latinx

Created by
Art with Jenny K
Hispanic Heritage Month Famous Faces® Collaboration Poster with quotes in English and Spanish. My art project is an excellent anticipatory activity meant as a supplement/complement to your Hispanic Heritage Month / Latinx Heritage Month units. Also works well for Cesar Chavez day!This fun, collaborative activity features portraits of:Selena QuintanillaCésar ChávezJuan HerreraRoberto ClementeSonia SotomayorDiego RiveraFrida KahloEllen Ochoa All poster pages are included in English and Spanish.Inc
Preview of September 11th Collaboration Poster (Patriot Day, September 11, 9/11)

September 11th Collaboration Poster (Patriot Day, September 11, 9/11)

Created by
Art with Jenny K
SEPTEMBER 11th Classroom Collaboration Poster—3 options included (two size options with colors assigned and one option without assigned colors ) plus a bonus coloring page. Each student colors one portion of the poster that, when put together, says, "September 11 Never Forget."This activity is intended to complement/supplement lessons on September 11th, Patriot Day, 9/11, or American history.This collaborative poster is the perfect way to start a unit or cap one off. It is an engaging and meanin
Preview of Famous Faces® of Black History Collaborative Poster [v1] | Black History Month

Famous Faces® of Black History Collaborative Poster [v1] | Black History Month

Created by
Art with Jenny K
Do something for Black History Month that your students won’t soon forget—with my large, visually-engaging "Famous Faces®" of Black History Month poster/banner.This fun, collaborative activity features eight (8) inspirational African Americans:Thurgood MarshallRuby BridgesGeorge Washington CarverHarriet TubmanJackie RobinsonDr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Rosa ParksBarack ObamaGreat for ANY grade PreK - High School!!!My collaboration posters are easy for teachers and fun for kids and make a lasting i
Preview of Civics Unit, Rights and Responsibilities, Rules and Laws, Branches of Government

Civics Unit, Rights and Responsibilities, Rules and Laws, Branches of Government

This no-prep civics and government social studies resource is a perfect supplement to use with your lessons. It offers an introduction to civics and the U.S. government, rules and laws, branches of government, and rights and responsibilities. There are reading comprehension passages, graphic organizers, and cut-and-glue activities.What's Included in this Civics & Government Worksheet set?reading passageswriting pagesfact writing activitiescut-and-glue sorts worksheetsTopics covered: Introduc
Preview of Black History Month Bulletin Board Project Posters and Activities Pennants

Black History Month Bulletin Board Project Posters and Activities Pennants

Looking for a unique way to commemorate Black History Month in your classroom? Take your educational approach to the next level this February with these Black History Month Bulletin Board Project Posters and Activities.If you've only been discussing the usual figures like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, and Harriet Tubman, it's time to expand your students' horizons. This Black History Month Project delves into the lives and contributions of up to 123 different influential Black America
Preview of Constitution Day and Bill of Rights Activities and Worksheets

Constitution Day and Bill of Rights Activities and Worksheets

Make learning fun for your students while teaching them about the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and Constitution Day. These activities and worksheets help students learn about these important U.S. documents. This resource is perfect for 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade students. Digital activity included using Easel by TpT.These activities can be used during whole group instruction, independent work, and center time. Easy-to-use activity sheets with clear directions and answer keys
Preview of Great Women's History Month Activity | Famous Faces® Collaborative Poster Banner

Great Women's History Month Activity | Famous Faces® Collaborative Poster Banner

Created by
Art with Jenny K
Do something for Women’s History Month that your students won’t soon forget–with my large, visually-engaging Famous Faces® Women’s History Month poster. This fun, collaborative activity features 8 inspirational famous women: Ruby BridgesAnne FrankMalala YousafzaiAmelia EarhartFrida KahloRosa ParksHarriet TubmanGeorgia O’Keeffe. It is great for ANY grade PreK all the way to High School! The completed project is sure to evoke "oohs" and "ahhs" not only from your kids but from other teachers and th
Preview of Timeline Templates: Chronological Order, Sequence of Events Activities

Timeline Templates: Chronological Order, Sequence of Events Activities

Created by
The Owl Teacher
Teach timelines with ease and captivate your students’ interest! This interactive resource offers a variety of timeline templates to help you teach sequencing events and chronological order. Embrace the power of interactive learning and get your students excited about timeline practice today! What Concepts & Skills are Covered?TimelinesChronological order - understanding the sequence of events: historical or personalIdentifying significant events - distinguishing between important details an
Preview of 13 Colonies Activities & Unit: Passages Worksheets Maps Colonial Times Project

13 Colonies Activities & Unit: Passages Worksheets Maps Colonial Times Project

Take a step back to Colonial America with these fun 13 Colonies activities. Students will enjoy learning about life in 13 Colonies with this COMPLETE unit that includes three different levels of reading passages, organizers, map activities, unit test, a flipbook, vocabulary posters, and so much more! The passages focus on each region related to people, natural resources, climate, daily life, crops, houses, schooling, and economy. There are reading passages and activities for three different reg
Preview of Text Evidence Reading Passages BIOGRAPHY Edition

Text Evidence Reading Passages BIOGRAPHY Edition

Created by
Miss DeCarbo
This reading passages resource contains 20 BIOGRAPHY text based evidence reading passages for students! NOW DIGITAL, TOO! You will find a link to add the interactive Google Slides to your Google Drive on page 6 of the file.Get your students to USE the text and reread! With the introduction of the Common Core standards, comes a big shift in students being able to not only comprehend text but use and state evidence directly from the text to support their understanding. These passages allow your s
Preview of United States Regions {Fun activities for teaching about US Regions!}

United States Regions {Fun activities for teaching about US Regions!}

Created by
Leanne Prince
This pack is over 100 pages of regions of the United States fun!!! The five regions included are the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, and West. For each united states region, I've included an interactive book filled with lots of information, a word search, craft, different writing activities to go along with the craft, and a colorful map of the region. Also included in this pack are a few different pre/posts tests, landforms of the U.S. posters with picture and definition, and a state/r
Preview of Citizenship - Rules and Laws, Good Citizenship Social Studies Activities & Craft

Citizenship - Rules and Laws, Good Citizenship Social Studies Activities & Craft

Are you looking for some fun activities to teach about being a good citizen? This citizenship unit is great to teach at the beginning of the year. This civics unit teaches about rules and laws, being a good citizen, and the leaders in their lives.This unit is appropriate to use at any time in the school year. It is geared towards kindergarten through second grade. Everything is included for you to print and use to teach this topic in your classroom!This unit is part of a money saving FIRST GRADE
Preview of Economics Unit, Goods and Services, Needs and Wants Sorts, Worksheets 2nd 3rd

Economics Unit, Goods and Services, Needs and Wants Sorts, Worksheets 2nd 3rd

This no-prep economics social studies resource is a perfect supplement to use when teaching goods and services, needs and wants, and other economic topics. It offers an introduction to economics and then focuses on various aspects of economics. There are reading comprehension passages, graphic organizers, cut and glue activities, and answer keys. There is also a digital conversion of this resource available in Google Slides. The resources have been digitally converted so that you can use the pap
Preview of President's Day {Craftivities: Washington & Lincoln}

President's Day {Craftivities: Washington & Lincoln}

Celebrate President's Day in your classroom! Your kiddos will make adorable George Washington and Abraham Lincoln crafts, as well as complete numerous printable activities!Included:*George craft, pics, & directions*Abe craft, pics, & directions*Inside Lincoln's Hat writing piece {for craft}*The Legend of the Cherry Tree writing prompt*All About... George & Abe writing pages*George Washington fact sheet & bubble map*Abraham Lincoln fact sheet & bubble map*Venn Diagram- -compa
Preview of Cinco de Mayo Craft Activities Writing Worksheets +13 units for  Global Holidays

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
Preview of Native American Homes STEM ~ STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ Set of 9!

Native American Homes STEM ~ STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ Set of 9!

Created by
Smart Chick
Why not bring STEM to your Native American Unit in social studies? Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable about themes, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific themes, like Native Americans, specifically relating to their homes! This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them
Preview of Digital Exit Slips | Google Slides | Print & Digital | Exit Ticket | Any Subject

Digital Exit Slips | Google Slides | Print & Digital | Exit Ticket | Any Subject

This resources includes over 20 digital and printable exit slips to use with ANY SUBJECT. Use these exit slips to follow up any lesson, check for understanding, and to gauge students’ comprehension. Digital exit slips are the perfect solution for Distance Learning.Digital Exit Slips:Digital Exit Slips are available in Google Slides. However, they can also be downloaded as PowerPoint files.All directions are editable and can be customized for your lessons.Text boxes are already added to each slid
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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.