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Social Studies Teacher Resources

Our social studies printables, lessons, and quizzes will enhance your curriculum in all areas of study. Use these literature guides, maps, references, and technology resources to teach students about geography, government, diversity, families, and religion. You'll find biographies of famous mathematicians, scientists, athletes, civil rights leaders, and more! Students will enjoy celebrating holidays with educational games, crossword puzzles, art projects, and music activities for social studies.

Printables, Grades K-2

All About Memorial Day
50 Stars and 13 Stripes
U.S. Map with State Capitals
Patriotic Book
Indian Symbols and Meanings
World Map (Black and White)
Map of Southeast United States
More Popular Social Studies Printables

Printables, Grades 3-5

Memorial Day Word Fill-In
Memorial Day: Exercises
The Story of the "Star-Spangled Banner"
The Pledge of Allegiance
Symbols of the United States
Activities to Honor Heroes
United States Map (Outline)
More Popular Social Studies Printables

Printables, Grades 6-8

Memorial Day Activities
Same Name Word Puzzle
State Word Search
State Capital Word Search
Blank American Flag
Make Your Own Totem Pole
Find the Continents and Oceans
More Popular Social Studies Printables

Printables, Grades 9-12

Political Map of the Western Hemisphere
Feeling Words Chart
Political Map of Europe
Brainstorming About Jobs
Outline Map of Asia
World War II Printable Book (5-12)
What Are Rivers and Streams?
More Popular Social Studies Printables

Lesson Plans, Grades K-5

Conflict Resolution Activities
Many Ways to Resolve Conflict
What Are the Modern Olympic Games?
Self-Portrait
The Presidential Election Process
Career Bulletin Board
Stone Fox: A Collection of Lessons
More Popular Social Studies Lesson Plans

Lesson Plans, Grades 6-12

The History & Poetry of "In Flanders Fields"
Billie Holiday's Song "Strange Fruit"
Exploring the Nature of Conflict
Traditional Circle Game from Puerto Rico
Paper Quilts
Latitude and Longitude
"Hi" in Hieroglyphics
More Popular Social Studies Lesson Plans

Quizzes

Memorial Day Scramble
States and Capitals Quiz
All About Memorial Day Quiz
Three Branches of Government Quiz
U.S. Geography and Maps Quiz
Civil Rights Quiz
Asian-American History Quiz
More Popular Social Studies Quizzes

References

Christopher Columbus Facts
Barack Obama
Mitt Romney
Jerry Spinelli on Milkweed
Chinese Music
Harriet Tubman Biography
Ancient and Modern Olympic Games in Athens
More Popular Social Studies References

Slideshows

Leaders in U.S. Women's Suffrage Movement
Top 10 Flag Day Activities Gallery
7 Wonders of the Modern World
World Maps Gallery
Maps & Activities Printables Slideshow
Top 10 Social Studies Bulletin Boards
WWII Printables Slideshow
More Social Studies Slideshows

Graphic Organizers

Time Line Graphic Organizer
Double Entry Journal Template
Timeline
Time Line
Triple Venn Diagram
Cause and Effect Organizer
Immigration Venn Diagram

Games & Puzzles, Grades K-5

School Jobs Crossword Puzzle
Getting to Know You Bingo
Three Branches, One Government
Citizenship Word Search
Going for the Gold Writing Activity
Economics Vocabulary
Chinese Inventions Word Search
More Popular Social Studies Games & Puzzles

Games & Puzzles, Grades 6-8

Spoonerisms Activity
Hawaii II Word Search
Father's Day Word Fill-In
The Executive Branch Crossword Puzzle
Climb the Pyramid
Election Vocabulary Bingo
South Carolina Crossword Puzzle
More Popular Social Studies Games & Puzzles

Bulletin Boards

People Who Keep Us Safe Bulletin Board
United States Flag Bulletin Board
Friends Are Fun! Bulletin Board
United States Flag Bulletin Board Example
Favorite Places Bulletin Board
American Flag Bulletin Board
Who's in the News Bulletin Board
More Social Studies Bulletin Boards

Educational Technology Resources

PowerPoint Library
PowerPoint Postcards Presentation
Parts of an Email Message
What Is the Internet?
Family Tree PowerPoint Presentation
History of Communication
Jackie Robinson and Civil Rights
More Popular Technology Resources for Social Studies

Back to School Resources

Problem Solving Sheet
Class Constitution and U.S. Constitution: Background and Preamble
Effective Accommodations for IEPs
An Ocean Adventure Sub Kit (Grades 3-4)
Substitute Teacher Information
Decision Making Sheet
Parent/Teacher Relations
More Popular Social Studies Activities for Back to School

Art & Social Studies Connected

Choose an Occupation
Native American Picture Writing
Educational Clip Art Images from DK
Star Design
Patriotic Hat
Make a Three-Cornered Hat
Dora the Explorer Map (English)
More Popular Art Activities for Social Studies Class

Music & Social Studies Connected

Introduction to Mariachi Music
Patriotic Songs
Native American Musical Instruments
Native American Instruments
Native American Music: Call-and-Response
Han Chinese Music Scales
"Star-Spangled Banner"
More Popular Music Activities for Social Studies Class

Mathematics & Social Studies Connected

Weather Graph
Family Tree: Student Planning Page
My Daily Timeline
Career Survey
The Middle Ages: Medieval Towns Activity Packet
Latitude and Longitude
Coordinate Grids (Gr. 3)
More Popular Math & Social Studies Resources

Science & Social Studies Connected

Animal Farm
Egg Carton Uncle Sam
List of Inventions and Discoveries
Tissue Flower
Create Your Own Invention
The Omnivore's Dilemma Teacher's Guide
Chart of the Water Cycle
More Popular Social Studies Activities for Science Class

Literature Resources for Social Studies

Number the Stars
1984
A Tale of Two Cities
Silas Marner
The House on Mango Street
Father's Day Letter
Island of the Blue Dolphins Activities
More Popular Literature Resources for Social Studies

Language Arts & Social Studies Connected

Lesson Planning Center
Let's Choose a Career
The Middle Ages: The Feudal System Activity Packet
Maniac Magee Literature Guide
Immigration Picture Prompts
The War of 1812
Sign of the Beaver
More Popular Language Arts Activities for Social Studies

Physical Education & Social Studies Connected

Modern Olympic Symbols & Traditions
Jackie Robinson Coloring Page
Reading Warm-Up 30 for Gr. 5 & 6: Biography
Olympic Games in Ancient Greece
Name That State
History of the Olympic Torch, Flame, and Relay
Olympic Games and Politics
More Physical Education Activities for Social Studies

Health, Nutrition, & Social Studies Connected

Ryan White, My Own Story
We Beat the Street Discussion Guide
The Life of Milton Hershey
Death and the Grief Reaction Process
Mooncakes
We Are All the Same: The Life and Death of Nkosi Johnson
Chew on This Teacher's Guide
More Popular Social Studies Activities for Health & Nutrition

Emotional Issues & Social Studies Connected

A Friendship Award
The Taming of the Shrew
Rosa Parks Coloring Page
The Middle Ages: Life on a Manor Activity Packet
Seedfolks Teacher's Guide
Martin Luther King Jr Coloring Page
Dwight D. Eisenhower's Little Rock Response
More Popular Social Studies Resources on Emotional Issues

Religion Resources

Nectar in a Sieve
Paper Seder Plate
Events in the Life of Jesus
Jewish High Holy Days Word Meanings
The Season of Lent - Word Scramble
Create a Menorah Gallery
Day of the Dead
More Religion Resources

Thanksgiving & Social Studies Connected

Native American Indian Crafts
Indian Sign Language Chart
Pilgrim Unit (7 lessons)
Thanks Around the World
Eve Bunting: A Teacher's Guide to Her Books
William Bradford's Mayflower Passenger List
Today's Pilgrim Worksheet
More Popular Thanksgiving Activities for Social Studies

December Holidays & Social Studies Connected

O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi"
Poetic Language in "Memories of Christmas"
"Twas the Night Before Christmas": Full Text
Activities for African Folk Tales
Winter Holidays
The Measurement Elf
Israeli Children's Songs
More Popular December Holidays Activities for Social Studies

Geography Activities

Map of Midwest United States
Geography & Maps Printable Book (K-4)
Quiz: Know Your State Capitals
Map of Northeast United States
Map of Southwest United States
Latitude and Longitude Map
United States and Capitals Flash Cards
More Geography Teacher Resources

States Resources

U.S. Patriotism, Volume I: Printable Book (Grades K-5)
Map Library
Quiz: Northeast U.S. State Capitals
Quiz: Know Your States
Map of U.S. Regions
American Flag (in color)
Quiz: Midwest U.S. State Capitals
More States – Teacher Resources

Government Resources

The Bill of Rights and Constitutional Amendments
All About the Boston Tea Party
Mock Election Ideas for the Classroom
Citizenship Test I
U.S. Election Vocabulary
Colonial Times – Everyday Things
Queen Elizabeth II Quiz
More U.S. Government Resources for Teachers

U.S. Constitution Resources

The Declaration of Sentiments & Your Rights
Unite or Die: How 13 States Became a Nation Reader's Theater
The Bill of Rights
Articles of Confederation
Three Branches of Government Summary
"The Great Compromise" & The Constitutional Convention
Is It Constitutional?
More U.S. Constitution Resources for Teachers

Elections Resources

Voting!
New York State Map
How a President Gets Elected
So You Want to Be President?
Lincoln-Douglas Style Debate Procedure
Informal Debates
Presidential Elections
More 2012 Elections – Teacher Resources

Immigration Resources

Immigrants' Experiences Worksheet
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
Ellis Island
The Keeping Quilt
Multicultural Statue of Liberty
Citizenship Test
An Immigrant's Story
More Immigration Teacher Resources

International Day of Peace Resources

American Patriotic Pencil Wrap
Paper Doll Cut-Outs
Exploring Cultural Points of View
What Is War?
Resolving Conflicts
Background Information -- Understanding Different Points of View
What Is Veterans Day?
More International Day of Peace – Teacher Resources

Civil Rights Resources

Reading Warm-Up 42 for Gr. 3 & 4: American History
Reading Warm-Up 25 for Gr. 5 & 6: Biography
Pictorial Timeline of Dr. Martin Luther King's Life
Martin Luther King Jr, Civil Rights Leader
Rosa Parks
I Have a Dream
Photo of Martin Luther King, Jr.
More Popular Civil Rights Resources

Families Resources

Mother's Day Printable Book (K-3)
Helping Hand
Father's Day Printable Book (K-3)
The Bell Bandit Discussion Guide
Wuthering Heights
Family Tree: Student Planning Page
Sign of the Beaver
More Families - Teacher Resources

Jobs & Careers Resources

Choose an Occupation
School Jobs Crossword Puzzle
Community Helpers: Matching
Let's Choose a Career
Brainstorming About Jobs
Police Officer Hat
Career Bulletin Board
More Jobs/Careers Teacher Resources

Homes Resources

Building with Toothpicks and Marshmallows
Table Manners
Life on the Prairie
Life on the Prairie Worksheet
People Who Build Our Homes Bulletin Board
How to Build a House
On the Far Side of the Mountain
More Homes – Resources for Teachers

Biographies for Social Studies

Where Are the Wild Things: Maurice Sendak
Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl – Project Ideas, Comprehension Tests & Activities
An Autobiographical Poem
The Diary of Anne Frank: Literature & Film Guide
John Venn
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley's Journal
Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl Discussion Guide
More Popular Biography Activities for Social Studies

Explorers Resources

Christopher Columbus Facts
Native American Indian Crafts
Reading Warm-Up 42 for Gr. 5 & 6: American History
The Tempest
Learn About Lewis and Clark
Pilgrim Fact Cards
Pedro's Journal Literature Guide
More Explorers – Teacher Resources

Heroes Resources

Activities to Honor Heroes
American Patriotic Pencil Wrap
The Miracle Worker: Synopsis, Ideas, and Writing Connections
Firefighter's Hat
We Beat the Street Discussion Guide
Patriotic Shield
Jerry Spinelli on Milkweed
More Heroes – Resources for Teachers

Pilgrims Resources

Make a Three-Cornered Hat
Pilgrim Unit (7 lessons)
Paper Weavings
Reading Warm-Up 39 for Gr. 3 & 4: American History
Early America Quiz
Colonial America Kaleidoscope
Reading Warm-Up 34 for Gr. 5 & 6: American History
More Pilgrims – Teacher Resources

Diversity Resources

Same Name Word Puzzle
Self-Portrait
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
Paper Doll Cut-Outs
Seedfolks Teacher's Guide
Multicultural Statue of Liberty
An Immigrant's Story
More Diversity Resources for Teachers

Martin Luther King Jr Resources

Martin Luther King Jr Coloring Page
Dwight D. Eisenhower's Little Rock Response
"I Have a Dream" Little Book
Pictorial Timeline of Dr. Martin Luther King's Life
My Book About Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr, Civil Rights Leader
Activities for African Folk Tales
More Martin Luther King Jr Resources for Teachers

Black History Month Resources

Indentured Servants' Experiences 1600-1700
Billie Holiday's Song "Strange Fruit"
Maniac Magee Literature Guide
African Folk Tales: Background Information
Rosa Parks Coloring Page
Triangular Trade in the Atlantic Ocean
Reading Warm-Up 42 for Gr. 3 & 4: American History
More Black History Month – Teacher Resources

Asian-American History Resources

A Step from Heaven
Asian-American History Quiz
Chinese Symbols
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson -- Projects
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson -- Quiz
Asian-American History
Gung Hay Fat Choy
More Asian-Pacific-American History – Teacher Resources

Hispanic-Heritage Resources

Passport to Learning
Puerto Rican Discovery Day
Puerto Rican Folk Tale
Latin American Instruments
Spanish and Latino Influence on Music and Dance
The Biggest Tortilla
And Now, Miguel Word Search
More Hispanic Heritage Resources for Teachers

Native American Resources

Indian Symbols and Meanings
Make Your Own Totem Pole
Native American Picture Writing
Island of the Blue Dolphins Activities
Tipi Pattern
Stone Fox: A Collection of Lessons
Longhouses, Canoes, and Totem Poles
More American Indians & Native Americans - Teacher Resources

Women's History Month Resources

Leaders in U.S. Women's Suffrage Movement
Queen Elizabeth II Quiz
Paper Quilts
Betsy Ross Little Book
Learn About Susan B. Anthony
Reading Warm-Up 31 for Gr. 5 & 6: Biography
The Keeping Quilt
More Women's History – Teacher Resources

Additional Social Studies Resources

Map Library
Popular Animal Resources for Social Studies
Popular Creative Writing Activities for Social Studies
Popular Food Resources for Social Studies
Popular Graphing Activities for Social Studies Class
Popular Inventions Activities for Social Studies
Popular Maps & Globes Resources
Popular Social Studies Resources for Reading Class
Popular Twentieth-Century Social Studies Activities
Popular World War II Social Studies Activities

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May Calendar of Events
The month of May is full of holidays and events that you can incorporate into your standard curriculum. Our Educators' Calendar outlines activities for each one, including Transportation Week (5/13-19), Memorial Day (5/28), and World No Tobacco Day (5/31). Plus, celebrate Asian-Pacific-American Heritage Month, Physical Fitness & Sports Month, and Transportation Month all May long!

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