Integrating language arts skills into social studies can be tricky. There is already a lot of subject matter to cover without having to teach reading and writing skills as well! If a social studies teacher did not receive much language arts training within his or her certification program, integrating these skills can be even more […]
Picture books are one of my all-time favorite ways to introduce content in social studies! They're perfect for bringing in higher order thinking skills.
This Long Ago and Today Unit scaffolds learning for students. It helps them compare artifacts as well as their lives to those who lived long ago.
Learn how to create simple models and maps with early years students with this free geography printable!
This Long Ago and Today Unit scaffolds learning for students. It helps them compare artifacts as well as their lives to those who lived long ago.
Minecraft social studies and history activities provide immersive, creative, and collaborative experiences that students love!
Included in this long ago unit are anchor charts, sorts, student worksheets and an interactive social studies flap book. Get a freebie in this blog post!
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Over the past few years, I have been incorporating inquiry circles into my classroom through Social Studies and Science. Inquiry circles are a lot like most research projects. I would say the main difference is how they start. NOW AVAILABLE… One Stop Teacher Memberships Our grade-level memberships provide the BIGGEST savings on ALL One […]
Social studies can be one of the most abstract concepts to teach. It’s also rare to be given a special education social studies curriculum. So it can be a challenge to come up with hands-on and engaging social studies activities. Below I’ve listed my best tips on how I keep social studies as engaging as
Guide to using Social Studies Simulations to step away from the lecture podium and engage your students with hands-on history activities.
March 22, 2017 Here is an infographic we created for the post we published earlier today titled ' 15 Great YouTube Channels for Social Studies Teachers'. The visual features what we think are some of the best channels on YouTube that provides educational video content relevant for social studies classes. Please check out the previous post for links to these channels. You can also download this visual in PDF format from this page. Have other suggestions to add to this list? Share with us on our Facebook page. This post originally appeared in Educational Technology and Mobile Learning ( www.educatorstechnology.com ).
History Station Lessons are a fun and interactive way to get your students out of their seats and engaged in the content.
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This set of 8 U.S. Government note pages/posters are perfect for bulletin board decor, hall displays, or as a quick coloring page to accompany your unit study. Shrink them down for interactive notebook inserts and mini books. Students love these note pages because they provide just enough to engage but aren’t overwhelming. Add in relevant videos to bring these historical topics to life. CLICK HERE to save 35% on this resource in the History Note Posters Bundle! TOPICS INCLUDED: U.S. Congress Supreme Court Founding Fathers Declaration of Independence The Constitution Branches of Government Bill of Rights Terms of Use Copyright © Project Based Learning with Elle Madison. All rights reserved by the author. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. This means it is for ONE teacher. Additional licenses may be purchased by the original buyer at a discount. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this JPEG are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY.
Learn how to use social studies political cartoons to increase student engagement. Includes link to a free political cartoon analysis activity!
Looking for 5th grade anchor charts? Try some of these anchor charts in your classroom to promote visual learning with your students.
It's finally here. HERE!!!! After months of creating and over 100 dollars in clipart, I uploaded my Interactive Social Studies Journals. I'm over the moon about this collection! Interactive noteboo
Help students get excited about social studies with this FREE US State Report Lapbook. If you are looking for a fun, interactive way to get your student excited about doing their state report, this free lapbook is just the thing! Elementary-aged students will have a great time learning about a state of their choice and […]
Learn About the 7 Continents! Exploring the 7 Continents has never been more exciting! It’s a Small World Continent Study is filled with over 35 activities to help your students gain a greater understanding of the seven continents. This 130+ page unit is filled with great resources, posters, printables, activities, and projects that will open […]
This four page printable is designed to encourage children to do some really good research about a country of their choice, and put together a book that they will be proud of! We've asked them to compile all sorts of interesting facts but left room for creativity too.
Hello Everyone! Hope you're having a joyfilled day!! I wanted to share my "Me and My Community" social studies mini unit with you. If you...
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Increase your ability to teach social studies in an informative, and entertaining way through the use of Laura Candler webinars.
Hello Everyone! One wonderful perk about the 15 hour drive home? I was able to put the finishing touches on my Landforms unit. This unit is coming up in our curriculum, so I'm glad I had time to organize and put everything together. This mini unit includes almost 70 pages of learning centered around exploration of landforms. There are some social studies activities (of course), some ELA (abc order, vocabulary, antonyms, written expression), some math, and a couple of craft connections. I hope you can use even a small part of this. Here are a few pics of the unit. Landforms book inspired by AIMS curric. Unit includes patterns! mystery picture includes clues with mixed math practice If you are interested, please click here for your free unit! Well, spring break is almost over. I have missed my kids so much!! Can't wait to see them! But that's going to have to wait one extra day as I have jury duty tomorrow. Thank goodness for a wonderful substitute teacher who just so happens to be a dear friend. My kids are in good hands!! Next up? Natural resources and geometry units! Stay tuned!! As always, thanks for taking time to take a peek! I appreciate each and every one of you!! Take care! Joyfully! Nancy
Teaching American government to elementary students doesn't have to be boring. Instead, engage and inspire students, while teaching essential
History is my passion; I love history! And yet, I really don't like textbooks. Here are 30+ ways to teach history without a textbook, from books to cooking, and more!
The My State Report Worksheet is designed to help elementary school students learn about and showcase their knowledge of a specific state. This worksheet provides a structured format where students can research and gather information about the state's geography, history, notable landmarks, and more. By using this worksheet, students will be able to delve deeper into their chosen state and present their findings in an organized and engaging manner. Whether it's for a school project or simply to expand their knowledge, this worksheet acts as a valuable tool for young learners interested in discovering more about the United States.
