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10th grade social studies games

Preview of Navajo Code Talker + World War 2 Escape Room Challenge Activity

Navajo Code Talker + World War 2 Escape Room Challenge Activity

Navajo Code Talker Crack the Code Activity | Crack the Navajo Code that won WW2!This version is designed for the traditional classroom. You can find the version that is optimized for the digital, distance learning classroom here.In this 100% fun and engaging code-cracking breakout activity, students are introduced to the secret Navajo Code developed by the Navajo Code Talkers in World War II that was used to transmit messages while evading enemy detention. Enjoy this historical cipher activity!S
Preview of Ancient India Bundle

Ancient India Bundle

Created by
History Gal
This money saving bundle includes all of my Ancient India products. Click on each link to learn more about each Ancient India resource (these products are also available for purchase individually):Ancient India PowerPoint and Guided Notes {Harappa, Vedic Age, Mauryan & Gupta Empires} Ancient India Doodle Notes (Harappa, Vedic Age, Mauryan & Gupta Empires) (added October 2023)It's Not Just Ancient History - Modern Day Untouchables or Dalits Buddhism Doodle Notes Hinduism Doodle Notes Anc
Preview of Latitude and Longitude Battleship Game

Latitude and Longitude Battleship Game

Created by
Linda McCormick
Here is an engaging game to reinforce your students understanding of latitude and longitude . This is a geography activity your students will enjoy. The directions are included right on the template, so this is a no prep activity that comes ready to play. Watch the kiddos play their way to understanding this important concept. If you would like to get updates on my monthly sale, follow me by pressing the star located just under my name. Looking for more resources for latitude and longitude?Try
Preview of Oregon Trail: Simulation Game

Oregon Trail: Simulation Game

Created by
VintageValdez
Super engaging slideshow game to get students thinking about what life on the Oregon Trail was like. You lead the class with 13 scenarios, and students make decisions and keep track of survival points. A great way to introduce the Oregon Trail to students. It includes 42 slides, directions, and a student handout to record survival points. I use this activity with my 8 graders a few details might need to be edited if used with younger grade levels.Takes about 1 hour.
Preview of Christmas / Holiday Game Answer Battle Trivia Family Powerpoint Mac PC iPad

Christmas / Holiday Game Answer Battle Trivia Family Powerpoint Mac PC iPad

Created by
Think Games
✅ You can use this for your Virtual Party! Check out this video showing you how: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq2WIMvocYo ✅ This Christmas Answer Battle Trivia Powerpoint game is sure to be a big hit at your Christmas party, classroom, office party, or church.✅ It has 13 rounds like:- "Places parents hide presents," - "Name Santa's Reindeer," - "Birds Listed In The 12 Days Of Christmas," - "Common Christmas Cookie Shapes," - "Christmas Movies," etc. ✅ Each round has up to 10 answers (other
Preview of Harlem Renaissance Introduction Escape Room (paper) - Black History Month

Harlem Renaissance Introduction Escape Room (paper) - Black History Month

Created by
Nouvelle ELA
This Harlem Renaissance Escape Room is the perfect way to introduce your students to the era or for an informative, engaging Black History Month resource. It has a Great Migration Journal Entry Sort, Famous Figures Biography cards, a Prohibition Close Reading activity, and a secret poem. (grades 7-12)ELASocial StudiesBlack History Monthand more!You can present this as a Breakout Box (groups work at their desks) or as an Escape Room (groups seek clues you’ve hidden in the classroom). It has been
Preview of American Revolution Bundle of Doodle Notes, Maps, Activities, Lessons & More

American Revolution Bundle of Doodle Notes, Maps, Activities, Lessons & More

Created by
History Gal
This bundle includes all of my resources from the Road to Revolution through the Revolutionary War. All of them are available for individual purchase.The bundle includes:American Revolution: Road to Revolution PowerPoint and Guided Notes (print and digital)American Revolution: Road to Revolution Doodle Notes (print and digital)American Revolution PowerPoint and Guided Notes (print and digital)American Revolution Doodle Notes (print and digital)American Revolution Timeline Activity American Revol
Preview of How A Bill Becomes A Law Game | Legislative Branch Activity for Civics!

How A Bill Becomes A Law Game | Legislative Branch Activity for Civics!

This How a Bill Becomes a Law Board Game takes your students through the Legislative Branch's lawmaking process, from proposing a bill on the floor of Congress, through floor votes, filibusters, and conference committees, all the way to the President’s desk. The more the students play, the more they memorize the steps of the legislative process — all while having a blast! If you're studying the Legislative Branch in your middle or high school Civics, American Government, or American History clas
Preview of Enlightenment Thinker Personality Quiz: Which Enlightenment Thinker Are You?

Enlightenment Thinker Personality Quiz: Which Enlightenment Thinker Are You?

Have you ever wondered which Enlightenment thinker you are most like? Well now you can find out! My students have so much fun taking this personality test and it is a great way to either introduce or wrap up the Enlightenment unit. Another adaptation for this lesson is to have the students take their test and then research the philosopher that they are most similar to. The options are truly endless. The test includes various scenarios that relate to the life of a middle/ high school student. Th
Preview of Escape from King George! Causes of the American Revolution Escape Room

Escape from King George! Causes of the American Revolution Escape Room

Can you solve the puzzles in time and escape from the clutches of King George? In this Escape from King George! American Revolution Escape Room, students become American Colonists and experience the Colonial Rebellion and Road to the American Revolution! On this road to rebellion, students will read articles, solve hands-on puzzles, and find codes that will unlock the next step. This Escape from King George! Escape Room is immersive and informative. Teach the build-up to the American Revolution
Preview of Silk Road Trade Routes FUN Game Activity | Cultural Diffusion and Geography

Silk Road Trade Routes FUN Game Activity | Cultural Diffusion and Geography

Play a FUN “Travels on the Silk Road” game that students LOVE! They must identify goods & ideas spread on the trade routes while competing to amass the greatest fortune along the way! Print & interactive, digital versions of the materials are included. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!Includes:Explain Slides: Game DirectionsFill-in Scorecard & ChartGame Task CardsGame BoardAnswer KeyTeacher Reference GuideVocabulary:Sil
Preview of The Renaissance ★ World History Stations Activity ★ Print & Go Prep

The Renaissance ★ World History Stations Activity ★ Print & Go Prep

Looking for a fun way to get your students talking, moving, and collaborating? Look no further!This Station Activity will get your students moving while introducing them to the content that will learn throughout the unit.How the Lesson Works:★ This lesson is made up of six stations that will allow your students to discuss the following topics: Station 1 - Welcome to the Renaissance! (Forming first impressions based on a song about the Renaissance)Station 2 - Can You Imagine Life Without (Inventi
Preview of Survivor - An Introduction to Discussion and Textual Evidence

Survivor - An Introduction to Discussion and Textual Evidence

Welcome to the game of Survivor! This introductory lesson is perfect for any collaborative classroom and utilizes text annotation, finding textual evidence, forming an opinion based on text, and respectful debate all in one fun activity! The Game:Students must determine 5 plane crash survivors to be rescued immediately and 5 to stay and attempt to survive on the island.What's included?Slides to accompany the lessonA student-facing worksheetA full lesson plan with objective and common core standa
Preview of Geography: Push and Pull Factors on Human Migration (Includes lesson, PP & Game)

Geography: Push and Pull Factors on Human Migration (Includes lesson, PP & Game)

This lesson is easy enough for 5th graders to understand yet works well with students up to grade 12. Modifications can be made as needed. Students need to understand the differences between human migration, emigration, and immigration as well as the push and pull factors that influence migration. This lesson includes:°Introduction to get students thinking°Encourages brainstorming with graphic organizers°An interactive PowerPoint addressing: migration, immigration, emigration, push and pull fact
Preview of Digital Escape Room Forensics 7S's Crime Scene Investigation Distance Learning

Digital Escape Room Forensics 7S's Crime Scene Investigation Distance Learning

Created by
WISEflamingo
DIGITAL RESOURCE What better way to kick off your unit on crime scene investigating than with a murder mystery? This digital escape room teaches students the basic procedures of investigating a crime using the SEVEN S's mnemonic device. This NO PREP digital activity has students solve The Case of The Murdered Millionaire while uncovering the forensic science content. The digital escape room will automatically record student progress for you>>> NO GRADING! A step-by-step teacher gui
Preview of House Hunters! Engaging Inflation Simulation (Memorable Money Supply Lesson)

House Hunters! Engaging Inflation Simulation (Memorable Money Supply Lesson)

Created by
Ed Dynamic
This is a quick and engaging inflation simulation that students love. It asks students to bid against one another to win the house of their dreams (or nightmares!)In the second round, students budgets are doubled (effectively doubling the money supply for the controlled classroom economy). The simulation demonstrates clearly the relationship between money supply and inflation in one quick and engaging lesson that you and your students will come to enjoy!The directions given are:Inform everyone t
Preview of Four Corners | Mini Debate Activity | Fun End of the Year Game| DIGITAL RESOURCE

Four Corners | Mini Debate Activity | Fun End of the Year Game| DIGITAL RESOURCE

Teacher burnout begone!!! You AND your students will love this fun activity! Perfect for those in-between days at the end of the year when you don't have anything planned. This Four Corners Mini Debate Activity is a great no-prep activity that you can use any time of year for a fun, engaging activity that your students will LOVE! Students will love moving around the room as you click through the 35 debatable topics - mostly controversial, but some are silly as well! This is perfect for middle s
Preview of Primary and Secondary Sources Sorting Activity, Printable and Digital

Primary and Secondary Sources Sorting Activity, Printable and Digital

Created by
Julie Faulkner
Grammar review doesn't have to be boring and monotonous! Get kids up and moving with this print and go, classroom-tested interactive game for reviewing primary and secondary sources that comes in printable and an interactive digital format.Student Experience: Students will learn with movement as they review primary and secondary sources. Give students one or more cards, and they will identify and sort the type of source on the card. I've now included a digital version of the activity that stud
Preview of The Great Gatsby Escape Room - The Roaring 20s Introduction - Roaring Twenties

The Great Gatsby Escape Room - The Roaring 20s Introduction - Roaring Twenties

Created by
Nouvelle ELA
Introduce your students to the Roaring 20s with this incredible Escape Room! Whether you’re reading The Great Gatsby or discussing the era in Social Studies, this game has you covered! Students learn about context, famous figures, and the debate around Prohibition.  ✅ Critical thinking & Collaboration✅ ~75 minutes for 9th graders✅ No tech requiredYou can have students move around the room by setting up this game as stations or you can have them work with teams around a table. Either way, thi
Preview of Art Detectives: Mystery of the Stolen Mona Lisa

Art Detectives: Mystery of the Stolen Mona Lisa

Follow the clues of the stolen Mona Lisa and see if you can determine who the real culprit was. Students will examine the top suspects in the greatest art theft in history and write about who they think took the painting.This lesson has been carefully researched for historical accuracy. The facts, suspects, and evidence are true and have been simplified so students can learn about a real crime as well as art history. Photos of the real suspects, criminal, and crime scene will bring this historic
Preview of Social Studies Icebreakers for Back to School | 2 Social Studies Games

Social Studies Icebreakers for Back to School | 2 Social Studies Games

In this Social Studies and history icebreakers resource, you receive two icebreaker activities for the first or last days of school. These are ideal in any Social Studies, History, or Geography classroom. You can choose to use both, or choose the game that you feel best fits your kids!In the first history icebreaker, students travel through the alphabet and use each letter to solve a different problem. For example, on "B" students must find a "country that starts with a B." For "K," students
Preview of Rocks and Minerals - Types of Rocks, Rock Cycle, Minerals and More!

Rocks and Minerals - Types of Rocks, Rock Cycle, Minerals and More!

Created by
Addie Williams
Teaching about rocks and minerals? These five resources will help students learn and review minerals, the three different types of rocks, and the rock cycle. The bundle includes graphic organizers, a review game, an interactive notebook template, mineral identification activities and more!Includes the following FIVE products:Types of Rocks Graphic Organizers - 4 different organizers and review questions (with answer keys)Rockin' Through the Rock Cycle - students have to write a story from the
Preview of The Amazing Race: Classroom Edition (Includes Customizable Clue Templates)

The Amazing Race: Classroom Edition (Includes Customizable Clue Templates)

Created by
The HOT Spot
This student-driven game includes 50 pages of racing material that will take your students on a fun-filled, virtual tour of 6 continents! The Amazing Race: Classroom Edition is a game in which multiple teams of two or three students compete in a race with one another. Teams strive to arrive first at "pit stops," located at the end of each leg, to avoid coming in last. The clues provided during each leg lead the teams to the next destination or direct them to perform a task. These tasks are perf
Preview of Economics and History: Communism vs. Capitalism, the Rock, Paper, Scissors Game!

Economics and History: Communism vs. Capitalism, the Rock, Paper, Scissors Game!

This highly interactive game gives students a hands-on, experiential understanding of the differences in between communism and capitalism. Students will learn more about the key components of communism, capitalism, and socialism. Out of all of the activities that I do in my class, students probably have the most fun playing this game. There is a reflection that follows the game, as well as a sheet that the students can fill out. After they have filled it out, allow for a discussion on the imp
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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.