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2nd grade social studies classroom decors
End of the Year Craft Activity Last Week of School Me on the Map Skills Review
Looking for an End of Year Craft Activity to Review Map Skills? Want a Last Week of School Writing Project? This Me on the Map flip book and summer writing pages are perfect for 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th grade students!This Maps and Globes activities pack has 8600+ POSITIVE REVIEWS and is the original & most highly-rated Me on the Map Project Activity Bundle on TpT. Teach map skills with crafts, printable worksheets, flip books & a nesting circle craftivity for the book by Joan Sweeney.It wil
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1st - 5th
Memorial Day Activity | Patriotic Soldier Classroom Collaborative Poster
Memorial Day Classroom Collaborative Poster from Art with Jenny K. I promise that your kids wonāt soon forget this project! This activity is so much fun because, in the end, you will have a very large (approx. 28ā x 35ā) poster to display in your classroom, hallway, or front entryway, to honor our soldiers on Memorial Day, Armed Forces Day, and/or Veterans Day. Along the way, students will work together as a group to create this beautiful tribute.The size of the poster varies based on printer se
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1st - 8th
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Collaborative Poster | Black History Month Activity
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 impressionāon students, parents, and your entire school
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2nd - 8th
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Black History Month Activities: Collaborative Posters BUNDLE Set 1 (w/ MLK Jr.)
Black History Month Collaboration Posters Bundle Set 1. This is the first volume of my Black History Month Collaboration Posters bundled together. There are five (5) people featured in this bundle: Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Ruby Bridges, Booker T. Washington, and Barack Obama. These posters are great for ANY age or grade, as I have included several variations for each poster.My collaboration posters are easy for teachers and fun for kids and make a lasting impressionāon students,
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2nd - 9th
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Hispanic Heritage Month Activity | Famous FacesĀ® Collaborative Poster w/ Latinx
Hispanic Heritage Month Famous FacesĀ® 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 QuintanillaCĆ©sar ChĆ”vezJuan HerreraRoberto ClementeSonia SotomayorDiego RiveraFrida KahloEllen Ochoa All poster pages are included in English and Spanish.Inc
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1st - 9th
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Famous FacesĀ® of Black History Collaborative Poster [v1] | Black History Month
Do something for Black History Month that your students wonāt soon forgetāwith my large, visually-engaging "Famous FacesĀ®" 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
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K - 9th
September 11th Collaboration Poster (Patriot Day, September 11, 9/11)
SEPTEMBER 11th Classroom Collaboration Posterā3 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
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1st - 7th
Also included in:Ā Classroom Door / Bulletin Board ALL YEAR BUNDLE | Easy Spring Decor!
Veteran's Day Writing Craft - Patriotic Activity
This patriotic writing activity and craft makes a memorable pennant banner for service men and women in your community as we celebrate Patriot Day, Veteran's Day or any patriotic celebration. String the banner together and hang this craft in your classroom or send it off to those that help protect and defend our country. The pennants include a back side writing portion to write a letter or writing of your choice.Connect with Me!Instagram:Ā https://www.instagram.com/thecreativeclassroom/Facebook:
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PreK - 6th
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
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1st - 4th
Also included in:Ā Black History Month Bulletin Board Project Posters Activities BUNDLE
Great Women's History Month Activity | Famous FacesĀ® Collaborative Poster Banner
Do something for Womenās History Month that your students wonāt soon forgetāwith my large, visually-engaging Famous FacesĀ® Womenās History Month poster. This fun, collaborative activity features 8 inspirational famous women: Ruby BridgesAnne FrankMalala YousafzaiAmelia EarhartFrida KahloRosa ParksHarriet TubmanGeorgia OāKeeffe. 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
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2nd - 5th
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
Thinking Posters | Students Show Their Thinking With Any Lesson
These thinking posters are an easy teaching tool for teachers and students!EIGHTEEN choices for students to respond to their new learning color and black & white. These posters will help you adjust your lessons, differentiate your instruction, and form small groups to support or stretch your students. Easy to monitor your students' thinking and hold them accountable! The posters make it easy to assess learning, monitor strategies, and track progress very quickly. Pull sticky notes of student
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2nd - 8th
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Also included in:Ā Sticky Note Poster Bundle | Exit Slips | Assess Student Learning
United States 50 States Reading Comprehension Passages Region Geography Map
Are you teaching a unit on United States geography or the 50 states and capitals, or would you like to incorporate some non-fiction informational texts into your instruction? These United States 50 States Reading Comprehension Passages and Region and Geography Maps will help you engage and teach your students interesting and important facts about each of the 50 states and their capitals, as well as assess studentsā knowledge of each stateās location on a map.Ā Each of the 50 state reading passag
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2nd - 5th
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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
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K - 3rd
Home For The Holidays | Family Traditions Writing and Craft
Home for the Holidays!This craftivity is the perfect way to celebrate all of your students' family traditions and to have students learn about different holiday practices from each other! Use this project in your class and write wonderful descriptions to describe your holiday home or send it home for parents to help students write personal accounts of the holiday customs they love. It makes for a gorgeous bulletin board for the holidays as well!This pack includes:- An instruction page to send ho
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K - 8th
Hispanic Heritage Month Bulletin Board Project Activities - Poster Reports
Empower your students to celebrate and learn with this Hispanic Heritage Month Pennant Research Report Project. Bring history to life in a fun, engaging, and meaningful way! Itās the perfect tool to generate eye-catching Hispanic Heritage Month Posters for your classroom and create a Hispanic Heritage Month bulletin board thatās not just visually engaging, but also meaningful and educational.As a dedicated educator, it can be challenging to find high-quality, engaging resources to celebrate Hisp
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1st - 6th
Black History Month Bulletin Board - Black History Month Posters
Looking for a Black History Month bulletin board display? These Black History posters are a great way to introduce students to some of the most influential people who have shaped African-American history. Perfect for classrooms and school hallways, these Black History Month Posters are designed to spark meaningful conversations that encourage further research into the lives of those featured.Each poster features the name, photo, and a brief biography. Celebrate Black History Month with these 20
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PreK - 8th
Continents and Oceans Maps and Posters | Geography and Maps Word Wall
Continents and Oceans and Map Skills can be fun to teach, especially when you have this great set of word wall cards. Each card includes the word, definition, and a clear, colorful illustration. Make a great bulletin board in just minutes!Click HERE to save 20% with the Continents, Oceans, and Map Skills BUNDLE!Please click on the PREVIEW above to get a clear picture of everything included.PERFECT for visually reinforcing landform vocabulary!This helpful continents, oceans, and maps word wall se
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2nd - 8th
Also included in:Ā Maps, Continents and Oceans, Landforms, and Map Skills Bundle
Black History Month Bulletin Board Martin Luther King Jr Craft I Have a Dream
Celebrate the life and legacy of civil right's leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with this simple and low-prep I have a Dream craft! After learning about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I have a dream" speech, students will brainstorm ideas and things that will make our world a better place.Simply print and go! Various colors, black-and-white, and Google Slidesā¢ versions available to easily differentiate and share with students remotely.Now includes a one-page printable version of the craft! Per
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K - 2nd
Indigenous History Month Posters
This bundle includes all sets currently completed and ones that will be completed in the future, in English and French. However, the writeups will only be included in English. These posters were created during Canada's Indigenous History Month as a way to feature living Indigenous people and highlight their accomplishments. Each set contains (6) 8.5"x11" posters featuring different Indigenous peoples. JPEG and PDF options are available.These are the people featured in the sets that are already u
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PreK - 12th
Canada Geography Unit - Canadian Provinces and Territories & Map of Canada
A Trip Across Canada ~ This Canadian Province, Territories, & Mapping unit has 135 pages of social studies activities to teach your students about the 13 Canadian province and territories and about Canadian geography and mapping! Includes full colour posters for each province and territories, questions sheets, activities, printable mini-book, tons of fun ways to learn the map of Canada, as well as lesson suggestions are included. This comprehensive unit is great for Canadian classrooms and I
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1st - 3rd
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Map Skills - Me on the Map
Map Skills: Me on the map - Hi teachers! Are you beginning to teach your kiddos map skills? Well this unit might be just what you need. There are tons of activities included just take a look below:Vocabulary PostersMaps of the World: Identify ContinentsMaps of the Word: Identify OceansMaps of the World: Identify the Continent you live onDescribe a MapGlobe: Identify Poles, Equator, Continents, OceansDescribe a GlobeCompare and Contrast Globes and MapsSort Maps and GlobesIdentify Neighboring C
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K - 2nd
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Biography & Animal Report Pennant Research Project Informational Writing Bundle
This is the perfect bundle for helping your students creatively display their learning in a super fun biography and/or animal report! The Biography Report Pennant Banners come with over 250 amazing people of influence for displaying your learning about important people throughout history. Tired of the same old way to present your Biography Reports? Perfect for any time of the year, these pennants are a great way to supplement your Social Studies instruction as well as help your students organiz
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2nd - 5th
Black History Month Activity: Famous FacesĀ® BUNDLE (Collaborative 14ft Banner!)
In this BUNDLE, you will find Volume 1 and Volume 2 of my Famous FacesĀ® of Black History collaboration posters combined! I have reorganized the pages and layout from the two separate, individual resources to make it simple and easy to use. Do something for Black History Month that your students won't soon forget! Use it all year long to keep the importance of these conversations going. The final poster is about 14 feet long(!) and includes 16 notable figures from African American history. It ser
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1st - 9th
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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.
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