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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.

Educational Videos

George Washington – Videos & Activities
Abraham Lincoln – Videos & Activities
Martin Luther King, Jr. – Videos & Activities
Declaration of Independence – Videos & Activities
History of Thanksgiving – Videos & Activities

Printables, Grades K-2

U.S. Map with State Capitals
All About Memorial Day
Let's Choose a Career
Make Your Own Totem Pole
World Map (Black and White)
Map of Southeast United States
Native American Picture Writing
More Popular Social Studies Printables

Printables, Grades 3-5

Father's Day Word Fill-In
Memorial Day Word Fill-In
State Word Search
State Capital Word Search
Map of Midwest United States
Same Name Word Puzzle
United States Map (Outline)
More Popular Social Studies Printables

Printables, Grades 6-8

Map of Southwest United States
Find the Continents and Oceans
The Middle Ages: Life on a Manor Activity Packet
Island of the Blue Dolphins Activities
The Story of the "Star-Spangled Banner"
The Middle Ages: The Feudal System Activity Packet
Map of Northeast United States
More Popular Social Studies Printables

Printables, Grades 9-12

Feeling Words Chart
Political Map of Europe
Memorial Day Activities
Brainstorming About Jobs
Africa Mapping Activity
List of Inventions and Discoveries
Utah State Map with Physiography
More Popular Social Studies Printables

Lesson Plans, Grades K-5

Conflict Resolution Activities
Many Ways to Resolve Conflict
Self-Portrait
Stone Fox: A Collection of Lessons
Great Mail Race Survey
Traditional Circle Game from Puerto Rico
Career Bulletin Board
More Popular Social Studies Lesson Plans

Lesson Plans, Grades 6-12

Billie Holiday's Song "Strange Fruit"
Exploring the Nature of Conflict
An Immigrant's Story
The History & Poetry of "In Flanders Fields"
Jackie Robinson and Civil Rights
Latitude and Longitude
The Mayan Empire
More Popular Social Studies Lesson Plans

Quizzes

Three Branches of Government Quiz
States and Capitals Quiz
All About Memorial Day Quiz
Asian-American History Quiz
Memorial Day Scramble
Civil Rights Quiz
Native Americans Quiz
More Popular Social Studies Quizzes

References

Christopher Columbus Facts
Chinese Music
World War II: Timeline
Chinese Working on the Railroad
Jerry Spinelli on Milkweed
Kids at Work
Mexico – Background Information
More Popular Social Studies References

Slideshows

Leaders in U.S. Women's Suffrage Movement
Top 10 Friendship Printables
World Maps Gallery
United States Maps Gallery
Landmarks of Washington, D.C.
Ancestry and Family Tree Slideshow
WWII Printables Slideshow
More Social Studies Slideshows

Graphic Organizers

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

Games & Puzzles, Grades K-5

School Jobs Crossword Puzzle
Three Branches, One Government
Getting to Know You Bingo
Citizenship Word Search
Economics Vocabulary
Chinese Inventions Word Search
Presidential Trivia Crossword Puzzle I
More Popular Social Studies Games & Puzzles

Games & Puzzles, Grades 6-8

Climb the Pyramid
The Original Thirteen States Crossword
Alaska Crossword Puzzle I
The Southern States Crossword Puzzle II
Hawaii II Word Search
California Crossword Puzzle
Spoonerisms Activity
More Popular Social Studies Games & Puzzles

Bulletin Boards

United States Flag Bulletin Board
People Who Keep Us Safe Bulletin Board
Top 10 Social Studies Bulletin Boards
United States Flag Bulletin Board Example
Who's in the News Bulletin Board
Friends Are Fun! Bulletin Board
American Flag Bulletin Board
More Social Studies Bulletin Boards

Educational Technology Resources

PowerPoint Postcards Presentation
PowerPoint Library
History of Communication
Family Tree PowerPoint Presentation
Parts of an Email Message
African-American Heroes
Left-Handers Are All Right
More Popular Technology Resources for Social Studies

Back to School Resources

Problem Solving Sheet
Substitute Teacher Information
Effective Accommodations for IEPs
An Ocean Adventure Sub Kit (Grades 3-4)
The IEP Cycle: The General Educator's Role
Decision Making Sheet
Class Constitution and U.S. Constitution: Background and Preamble
More Popular Social Studies Activities for Back to School

Art & Social Studies Connected

Educational Clip Art Images from DK
Choose an Occupation
Tissue Flower
Tipi Pattern
Crepe Paper Flower
Make a Three-Cornered Hat
The Middle Ages: Knights and Knighthood Activity Packet
More Popular Art Activities for Social Studies Class

Music & Social Studies Connected

Introduction to Mariachi Music
Native American Musical Instruments
Native American Instruments
Native American Music: Call-and-Response
Visualizing Jazz Scenes of the Harlem Renaissance
Patriotic Songs
Native American Song: 0 Hal'Lwe
More Popular Music Activities for Social Studies Class

Mathematics & Social Studies Connected

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

Science & Social Studies Connected

Animal Farm Literature Guide
Create Your Own Invention
Ingenious Inventors Match
Inventions & Machines Printable Book (K-4)
Cyrus McCormick: Agricultural Inventor
Egg Carton Uncle Sam
The Omnivore's Dilemma Teacher's Guide
More Popular Social Studies Activities for Science Class

Literature Resources for Social Studies

Number the Stars
Maniac Magee Literature Guide
1984
Silas Marner
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
African Folk Tales: Background Information
A Tale of Two Cities
More Popular Literature Resources for Social Studies

Language Arts & Social Studies Connected

Lesson Planning Center
Indian Symbols and Meanings
Father's Day -- Finish the Sentences
"Flowers of Love" Thank You Writing Activity
Parents
Mother's Day Story
Writing a Police Report
More Popular Language Arts Activities for Social Studies

Physical Education & Social Studies Connected

Jackie Robinson Coloring Page
What Are the Modern Olympic Games?
Name That State
Jackie Robinson Mini-Biography
Basketball Around the World
Modified Orienteering
Arthur Ashe
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
Chew on This Teacher's Guide
Science, Technology, and Society: Asthma on the Rise
We Are All the Same: The Life and Death of Nkosi Johnson
Pioneers in Exploring Human Diseases
More Popular Social Studies Activities for Health & Nutrition

Emotional Issues & Social Studies Connected

A Friendship Award
Les Misérables Literature Guide
Martin Luther King Jr Coloring Page
Rosa Parks Coloring Page
My Friend
The Taming of the Shrew
Pygmalion Teacher's Guide
More Popular Social Studies Resources on Emotional Issues

Religion Resources

Events in the Life of Jesus
Nectar in a Sieve
Day of the Dead
Paper Seder Plate
Introduction to Religious Diversity
Jewish High Holy Days Word Meanings
God's Dream Story-Hour Kit
More Religion Resources

Thanksgiving & Social Studies Connected

Thanks Around the World
Native American Indian Crafts
Indian Sign Language Chart
Pilgrim Unit (7 lessons)
Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message
The Wampanoag Indians: A Thanksgiving Lesson
William Bradford's Mayflower Passenger List
More Popular Thanksgiving Activities for Social Studies

December Holidays & Social Studies Connected

O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi"
A Holiday from Another Culture
Poetic Language in "Memories of Christmas"
"Twas the Night Before Christmas": Full Text
Activities for African Folk Tales
The Measurement Elf
Hanukkah Slideshow
More Popular December Holidays Activities for Social Studies

Geography Activities

Practicing Map Skills
Quiz: Northeast U.S. State Capitals
Map Library
Quiz: Know Your State Capitals
Map of Western United States
Latitude and Longitude Map
Quiz: Western U.S. State Capitals
More Geography Teacher Resources

States Resources

50 Stars and 13 Stripes
Quiz: Midwest U.S. State Capitals
Symbols of the United States
Quiz: Southeast U.S. State Capitals
Map of U.S. Regions
Blank American Flag
Quiz: Southwest U.S. State Capitals
More States – Teacher Resources

Government Resources

The Bill of Rights and Constitutional Amendments
All About the Boston Tea Party
Colonial Times – Everyday Things
My Book About Abraham Lincoln
My Book About George Washington
Mock Election Ideas for the Classroom
Informal Debates
More U.S. Government Resources for Teachers

U.S. Constitution Resources

Slavery & The Civil War – Videos & Activities
Articles of Confederation
The Bill of Rights
Unite or Die: How 13 States Became a Nation Reader's Theater
Colonial Times: Heritage Handwriting
The Declaration of Sentiments & Your Rights
The Executive Branch Crossword Puzzle
More U.S. Constitution Resources for Teachers

Elections Resources

Oklahoma State Map
History of Presidential Inaugurations
The Presidential Election Process
2012 Presidential Candidates: Where They Stand on the Issues
Election of the President & Vice President: Electoral College
Lincoln-Douglas Style Debate Procedure
Election Vocabulary Bingo
More Elections – Teacher Resources

Immigration Resources

Immigrants' Experiences Worksheet
Ellis Island
The House on Mango Street
Citizenship Test
Immigration Picture Prompts
The House on Mango Street Writing Activity
U.S. Immigration
More Immigration Teacher Resources

International Day of Peace Resources

Sign of the Beaver
The Controversy Over Nuclear Weapons
Paper Doll Cut-Outs
Hiroshima: Synopsis, Ideas, and Writing Connections
Resolving Conflicts
What Is War?
Hiroshima
More International Day of Peace – Teacher Resources

Civil Rights Resources

Reading Warm-Up 25 for Gr. 5 & 6: Biography
The Civil Rights Movement
Pictorial Timeline of Dr. Martin Luther King's Life
I Have a Dream
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Life
Martin Luther King Jr, Civil Rights Leader
Dwight D. Eisenhower's Little Rock Response
More Popular Civil Rights Resources

Families Resources

Mother's Day Printable Book (K-3)
"Flowers of Love" Thank You Writing Activity
Helping Hand
My Family
My Family Tree
Parents
All About My Family
More Families - Teacher Resources

Jobs & Careers Resources

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

Homes Resources

Building with Toothpicks and Marshmallows
Homes
Table Manners
Woodland Indians -- Wigwams and Longhouses
Life on the Prairie Worksheet
Power Outage
Desert Indians -- Hogans and Pueblos
More Homes – Resources for Teachers

Biographies for Social Studies

Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl – Project Ideas, Comprehension Tests & Activities
Rachel Carson: The Coming of a Silent Spring: Reading Passage
Jackie Robinson Coloring Page
An Autobiographical Poem
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley's Journal
Where Are the Wild Things: Maurice Sendak
Getting to Know Me
More Popular Biography Activities for Social Studies

Explorers Resources

Christopher Columbus Facts
Learn About Lewis and Clark
Native American Indian Crafts
All About Early Explorers
The Tempest
Pedro's Journal Literature Guide
Chart Columbus's Voyages
More Explorers – Teacher Resources

Heroes Resources

The Miracle Worker: Synopsis, Ideas, and Writing Connections
We Beat the Street Discussion Guide
Activities to Honor Heroes
The Miracle Worker
The Miracle Worker -- The Challenge
Official Playbook to the Books of Mike Lupica
The Miracle Worker: Questions to Consider
More Heroes – Resources for Teachers

Pilgrims Resources

Make a Three-Cornered Hat
Pilgrim Unit (7 lessons)
Pilgrim Fact Cards
Paper Weavings
Make a Dried Bouquet
The First Winter - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 4 of 7)
American Colonies Quiz
More Pilgrims – Teacher Resources

Diversity Resources

Same Name Word Puzzle
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
Self-Portrait
A Holiday from Another Culture
An Immigrant's Story
Thanks Around the World
Paper Doll Cut-Outs
More Diversity Resources for Teachers

Martin Luther King Jr Resources

Martin Luther King Jr Coloring Page
Martin Luther King, Jr. – Videos & Activities
My Book About Martin Luther King, Jr.
Activities for African Folk Tales
Postage Stamps for Heroes
Pictorial Timeline of Dr. Martin Luther King's Life
"I Have a Dream" Little Book
More Martin Luther King Jr Resources for Teachers

Black History Month Resources

Maniac Magee Literature Guide
African Folk Tales: Background Information
Billie Holiday's Song "Strange Fruit"
Indentured Servants' Experiences 1600-1700
Rosa Parks Coloring Page
Jackie Robinson and Civil Rights
Hero/Heroine Writing Activity
More Black History Month – Teacher Resources

Asian-American History Resources

In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson -- Projects
Chinese Symbols
A Step from Heaven
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson -- Quiz
Asian-American History Quiz
Sharing the Asian American Heritage Experience
History of Tea
More Asian-Pacific-American History – Teacher Resources

Hispanic-Heritage Resources

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

Native American Resources

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

Women's History Month Resources

Leaders in U.S. Women's Suffrage Movement
Betsy Ross Little Book
Rachel Carson: The Coming of a Silent Spring: Comprehension Questions
Learn About Susan B. Anthony
Reading Warm-Up 29 for Gr. 5 & 6: Florence Nightingale Biography
Rachel Carson: The Coming of a Silent Spring
Multicultural Statue of Liberty
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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