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Social studies Common Core L.3.5a resources
THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE Would You Close the Deal? Nonfiction Book Study + DIGITAL
This is a 80+ page Common Core aligned NO PREP nonfiction book study for THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE: Would You Close the Deal? by Elaine Landau. This book study teaching unit has everything that you will need to teach and assess the book and has been designed for students in grades 2 – 4. The table of contents makes finding information quick and easy. ALL ANSWER KEYS ARE INCLUDED. GO DIGITAL! Choose printed or paperless resources! The student packet and final quiz are available as Google Drive™ file
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: 3rd Grade Bundle: Winn-Dixie & LA Purchase (Print + DIGITAL)
The Josefina Story Quilt ELA Unit (Ink Friendly)
Newly Updated with 41 additional pages! Complete lesson plans to teach reading and writing skills. Students learn about a family of the Westward Movement as Faith and her family make the move west. But what will she do with her beloved pet chicken, Josefina? How will they remember the trip? What other challenges will they encounter? Read the Josefina Story Quilt to find out.
This resource is full of actvities for a language arts unit based on the book, The Josefina Story Quilt. Pages are in
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2nd - 3rd
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Ruby Lee & Me by Shannon Hitchcock Novel Study
Comments from buyers: “This was a great resource for after reading. I love the quizzes and the final exam. It breaks down vocabulary, figurative language, and discussion. I will use this for years to come.” “Wonderful resource, was challenging and engaging. Discussion questions are great.” “Worked perfectly for small reading groups. Put these into binders and the kids were thrilled.”This is a 100+ page, Common Core aligned, no prep novel study for Ruby Lee & Me by Shannon Hitchcock. This N
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3rd - 5th
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McGraw-Hill WONDERS: Unit 2, Week 3: "VOTE!"
These text-based comprehension questions correlate with Unit 2, Week 3 "VOTE!" in the McGraw-Hill WONDERS series for 3rd grade. Students have the opportunity to reflect on this expository text as they respond to questions about democracy in Social Studies and apply reading, vocabulary and comprehension skills. USES: whole group small group independent practice
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3rd
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Texas & USA
Texas & US History Bundle (4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Grade).Over 200 Texas and US history worksheets and images for upper elementary social studies. Preview is typical of Download, or follow links for full previews. You get the following:Texas Overview (17)USA - Map OutlineUSA - 2-letter AbbreviationsPhysical MapState Seal Coloring PageFlag Coloring PageMap - CountiesMap - Bodies of WaterMap - Cities and RoadsMap - Federal LandMap - General MapMap - Major CitiesMap OutlineOverview WorksheetGeograp
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Texas & USA
Fun Facts About Comedy and Humor - Boom Learning Cards for Grades 2-4
This fun digital resource gets the children thinking about how humor and comedy affect their lives. Students can practice their reading skills, and have a little fun in the process! It's a fun resource for April Fool's Day, but can be used any time of the year! Who doesn't love thinking about comedy?Why use Fun Facts About Comedy and Humor - Boom Learning Cards for Grades 2-4? Research tells us engagement is essential to learning. The Boom Learning Digital Task Cards are fun for the children,
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2nd - 4th
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Climate: Polar, Temperate, or Tropical Region? Boom Learning Digital Task Cards
Are your students learning about climate and weather? Do you want them to learn about different climate regions? Here’s a chance to learn about these important concepts while reading informational text and practicing important reading comprehension skills.Why use Climate: Polar, Temperate, or Tropical Region? Boom Learning Digital Task Cards? Research tells us engagement is essential to learning. The BOOM Learning Digital Task Cards are fun for the children, which is what keeps them coming b
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2nd - 4th
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City, Country, or Candy Explore Social Studies Vocabulary
Here's a chance to get the children thinking about social studies vocabulary, and have a little fun in the process! This digital resource explores names for cities and countries, with some candy names thrown in for fun!Why use City, Country, or Candy Boom Learning Digital Task Cards? The brain automatically sorts information into categories, and the more we encourage sorting, the more the brain will be able to draw logical conclusions and make predictions. These Boom Learning Digital Task Cards
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Building Vocabulary Science and Social Studies BoomCard Bundle!
Texas Social Studies
Texas Social Studies Activities (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Grade)Fifteen Texas social studies famous people worksheets, using Wikipedia or Google. Preview same as Download. You get the following 15 worksheets:Audie Murphy - WWII heroBarbara Jordan - lawmakerDavy Crockett - frontiersmanDwight D. Eisenhower - PresidentGeorge H.W. Bush - PresidentGeorge W. Bush - PresidentHoward Hughes - industrialistLyndon B. Johnson - PresidentMary Kay Ash - businesswomanRed Adair - firefighterSam Houston - President of
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Texas
Famous Americans, Landforms, or Board Games - Explore Vocabulary Digitally
Here's a chance to get the children thinking about social studies vocabulary, and have a little fun in the process! This digital resource explores Famous Americans and Landforms, with some sandwich names thrown in for fun!Why use Famous Americans, Landforms, or Board Games? Boom Learning Digital Task Cards? The brain automatically sorts information into categories, and the more we encourage sorting, the more the brain will be able to draw logical conclusions and make predictions. These Boom Lea
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2nd - 4th
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Texas Social Studies
Texas Social Studies Worksheets "Overview" (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Grade).Eighteen Texas social studies worksheets and images for upper elementary.Preview same as Download. You get the following 18 items:Overview:USA - map outlineUSA - 2-letter abbreviationsphysical mapstate seal coloring pageflag coloring pagemap - countiesmap - bodies of watermap - cities and roadsmap - federal landmap - general mapmap - major citiesmap outlineoverview worksheetgeography internet research fast facts internet resea
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Texas
Fun Facts Learn About the U.S. Constitution Boom Learning Digital Task Cards
Children can practice reading skills while learning about the U.S. Constitution! These Boom Learning digital task cards are fun AND educational!Why use Fun Facts About the U.S. Constitution Boom Digital Task Cards? Research tells us engagement is essential to learning. The Boom Learning Digital Task Cards are fun for the children, which is what keeps them coming back! They provide immediate feedback to the children, so learning is guaranteed to happen!How it works: The children are to choose t
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2nd - 4th
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Australian Cities - Geography Comprehension Guided Reading Year 3 Year 4
Australian Cities - Geography Comprehension Guided Reading Year 3 Year 4.Comprehension texts with text and answers included. Focused on Australian Georgraphy, capital cities and Australian locations. Suitable for Year 3 and Year 4.Use the resource for English, Literacy, or Geography lessons.
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3rd - 4th
Country, Science Tool, or Sandwich | Build Vocabulary Digitally!
"Country, Science Tool, or Sandwich " is a fun and interactive way to build science and social studies vocabulary! Plus, this resource gets them reading and thinking!Why use Country, Science Tool, or Sandwich? Boom Learning Digital Task Cards? Research tells us engagement is essential to learning. The Boom Learning Digital Task Cards are fun for the children, which is what keeps them coming back! They provide immediate feedback to the children, so learning is guaranteed to happen!How it works:
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Building Vocabulary Science and Social Studies BoomCard Bundle!
Facts About Space Boom Digital Task Cards
Here's a chance to get the children thinking about space, and have a little fun in the process!Why use Facts About Space: Boom Learning Digital Task Cards? Research tells us engagement is essential to learning. The BOOM Learning Digital Task Cards are fun for the children, which is what keeps them coming back! They provide immediate feedback to the children, so learning is guaranteed to happen!How it works: The children are to read statements about space, and are to decide if the statement is t
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2nd - 4th
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CRIME AND PUNISHMENT guessing game for ESL students
Teach Crime and Punishment Vocabulary with Engaging Taboo Cards and Quizlet Set!Calling all English as a Second Language (ESL) educators! Elevate your classroom experience and help your intermediate-level students expand their crime and punishment vocabulary with this dynamic set of taboo cards. This resource is also ideal for creating a fun and interactive learning environment.Key Advantages of Crime and Punishment Taboo Cards:Boost Confidence: Build your students' confidence in using crime and
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Not Grade Specific
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Digital Social Studies: Living and Working In Ontario Board Game - Grade 3
Living and Working In Ontario Board Game was designed for Grade 3 students. This board game was designed to be a fun review game for the Grade 3 Ontario Social Studies Curriculum "Living and Working In Ontario". This download will give you access to a Google Slides activity that can easily be applied to your Google Classroom. This is a fantastic activity for your Grade 3 Distanced Learning Program, reviewing the Living and Working In Ontario unit, or for Independent Learning. In this activity, s
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3rd
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Facts About Thunderstorms and Tornadoes Boom Learning Digital Task Cards
Here's a chance to get the children thinking about science, thunderstorms, and tornadoes, and get some practice reading as well!Why use Facts About Thunderstorms and Tornadoes Boom Learning Digital Task Cards? Children are drawn to scientific concepts such as weather and storms. These Boom Learning Digital Task Cards will give the children an opportunity to practice their reading and thinking skills, while thinking about hurricanes as well.How it works: The children are given a fact about thun
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Earth Changes Bundle Boom Learning Digital Task Cards
Angel Child, Dragon Child, Figurative Language
Angel Child, Dragon Child offers an opportunity for Text-Based instruction of Figurative Language.
This is a heartwarming story about a young Vietnamese girl, Ut, who has come to America with her father and two sisters. Her mother stayed behind in Vietnam until there was enough money to send for her. When the Ut goes to school, the children tease her because she wears clothes different from theirs and because she “speaks funny.” She wants to be an Angel Child for her mother, but sometimes,
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3rd - 6th
Learning More About the Geography, Landmarks, and Life on the Continents
"Which Continent" is a fun and interactive way to learn about the world's continents! With digital maps, landmarks, and geography, this resource will help the students learn all about the world's continents, their landmarks, and their locations. Why use Which Continent? Boom Learning Digital Task Cards? Research tells us engagement is essential to learning. The Boom Learning Digital Task Cards are fun for the children, which is what keeps them coming back! They provide immediate feedback to the
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Building Vocabulary Science and Social Studies BoomCard Bundle!
Vocabulary Builder | Weather, Plant or Dessert Boom Learning Digital Task Cards
Here's a chance to get the children thinking about science vocabulary, and have a little fun in the process! These digital task cards explore weather words and plant words. Plus, there are dessert words in the mix to make it more fun!Why use Vocabulary Builder: Weather Word, Plant Word, or Dessert? Boom Learning Digital Task Cards? The brain automatically sorts information into categories, and the more we encourage sorting, the more the brain will be able to draw logical conclusions and make pr
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Building Vocabulary Science and Social Studies BoomCard Bundle!
The Enchanted Black Pot & the Three Sisters Soup
Even if a teacher just uses a large pot, cans of beans, etc., I believe that children will enjoy my story and interactive soup-making project when they are studying about Native Americans.I was inspired by the book Stone Soup by Marcia Brown to write this story about four Native American warriors in northeastern United States and their village. (Another real Native American, who read my story, really liked it.)I created the soup, and placed photos on a couple of pages in the story. Please leave
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PreK - 3rd
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People in the Community Who Am I? Boom Learning Digital Task Cards
Children practice reading skills and context clues with these digital task cards about people in their community! These Boom Learning cards are fun AND educational!Why use People in the Community: Who Am I? Boom Learning Digital Task Cards? Research tells us engagement is essential to learning. The Boom Learning Digital Task Cards are fun for the children, which is what keeps them coming back! They provide immediate feedback to the children, so learning is guaranteed to happen!How it works: Th
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2nd - 4th
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Fun Facts About the USA Reading & Civics Boom Learning Digital Task Cards
Children practice reading skills and learn about the United States! These Boom Learning cards are fun AND educational!Why use Fun Facts About the USA Boom Digital Task Cards? Research tells us engagement is essential to learning. The Boom Learning Digital Task Cards are fun for the children, which is what keeps them coming back! They provide immediate feedback to the children, so learning is guaranteed to happen!How it works: The children are to choose one of the true or false for each of the
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: February Theme Learning Bundle Boom Learning Digital Task Cards
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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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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.
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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.
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