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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
World Map (Black and White)
Activities to Honor Heroes
A Thanksgiving Quilt
50 Stars and 13 Stripes
Native American Picture Writing
Make Your Own Totem Pole
Native American Indian Crafts
More Popular Social Studies Printables
Printables, Grades 3-5
Indian Symbols and Meanings
Patriotic Book
Symbols of the United States
A Thanksgiving Poem
Patriotic Hat
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Native Americans Printable Book (2-5)
More Popular Social Studies Printables
Printables, Grades 6-8
Veterans Day/Remembrance Day
Map of Northeast United States
U.S. Map with State Capitals
Indian Sign Language Chart
Famous Shipwrecks
Race: A History Beyond Black and White Teaching Guide
Charles Kingsford Smith – Reading Comprehension
More Popular Social Studies Printables
Printables, Grades 9-12
Feeling Words Chart
Nuclear Testing in Australia
United States Map (Outline)
Blank American Flag
Political Map of Europe
Advertising Techniques
Outline Map of Asia
More Popular Social Studies Printables
Lesson Plans, Grades K-5
What Is Veterans Day?
Pilgrim Unit (7 lessons)
Mexico's Day of the Dead
The Wampanoag Indians: A Thanksgiving Lesson
Planning for the Voyage - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 1 of 7)
Conflict Resolution Activities
Aboard the Mayflower - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 2 of 7)
More Popular Social Studies Lesson Plans
Lesson Plans, Grades 6-12
The History & Poetry of "In Flanders Fields"
Many Ways to Resolve Conflict
The First Thanksgiving - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 5 of 7)
Veterans Day Newspaper
Thanksgiving: Multiple Perspectives
Exploring the Nature of Conflict
The First Winter - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 4 of 7)
More Popular Social Studies Lesson Plans
Quizzes
Three Branches of Government Quiz
States and Capitals Quiz
Native Americans Quiz
Constitution and the Bill of Rights Quiz
A Traditional Christmas Quiz
U.S. Geography and Maps Quiz
Geographical Superlatives Quiz
More Popular Social Studies Quizzes
References
The Story of Veterans Day
Christopher Columbus Facts
Halloween History
Origins of Veterans Day
Mahmoud Abbas Biography
Chinese Working on the Railroad
Indian Pudding
More Popular Social Studies References
Slideshows
Leaders in U.S. Women's Suffrage Movement
World Maps Slideshow
Native Americans Printables Slideshow
Top 10 Christmas Movies
Favorite Christmas Art Activities Slideshow
United States Maps Slideshow
Favorite December Holiday Printables Slideshow, Grades K-4
More Social Studies Slideshows
Graphic Organizers
Triple Venn Diagram
Double Entry Journal Template
Cause and Effect Organizer
Decision Making Graphic Organizer
Immigration Venn Diagram
KWL Chart - Moving and Working
Decision Matrix
Games & Puzzles, Grades K-5
Favorite Thanksgiving Activities Slideshow, Grades K-2
Favorite Thanksgiving Activities Slideshow, Grades 3-6
Holiday Bingo (K-4)
Native American Tribes Word Search
Getting to Know You Bingo
"Marines' Hymn" Copycat
Three Branches, One Government
More Popular Social Studies Games & Puzzles
Games & Puzzles, Grades 6-8
Cheyenne Native American Game
State Capital Word Search
Same Name Word Puzzle
Economics Vocabulary
State Word Search
The Original Thirteen States Crossword
Election Vocabulary Bingo
More Popular Social Studies Games & Puzzles
Bulletin Boards
People Who Keep Us Safe Bulletin Board
United States Flag Bulletin Board
United States Flag Bulletin Board Example
Friends Are Fun! Bulletin Board
Career Bulletin Board
Who's in the News Bulletin Board
Immigration/Ancestory Bulletin Board
More Social Studies Bulletin Boards
Educational Technology Resources
A Day in the Life of Colonial America
American Government Structure PowerPoint Slide Show
Family Tree PowerPoint Presentation
Oregon Trail
Parts of an Email Message
The Era of Thomas Jefferson
An Expedition to Egypt
More Popular Technology Resources for Social Studies
Back to School Resources
Effective Accommodations for IEPs
Substitute Teacher Information
Problem Solving Sheet
Self-Portrait
The IEP Cycle: The General Educator's Role
Decision Making Sheet
School Jobs Crossword Puzzle
More Popular Social Studies Activities for Back to School
Art & Social Studies Connected
Educational Clip Art Images from DK
Make a Corn Necklace
Make a Three-Cornered Hat
Longhouses, Canoes, and Totem Poles
Plains Boy and Girl Cutouts
Set Design
Compass Rose
More Popular Art Activities for Social Studies Class
Music & Social Studies Connected
The Story of the "Star-Spangled Banner"
Native American Musical Instruments
Walk on the Witch: Musical Chairs for Halloween
Introduction to Mariachi Music
Traditional Circle Game from Puerto Rico
Native American Instruments
"Star-Spangled Banner"
More Popular Music Activities for Social Studies Class
Mathematics & Social Studies Connected
Weather Graph
Maths in the Real World: the Great Wall of China
My Christmas Wish List
Sandpainting Math
Map Making, Floor Plans & Map Reading
Family Tree: Student Planning Page
Bar Graph
More Popular Math & Social Studies Resources
Science & Social Studies Connected
Animal Farm
Christmas Worksheets & Quizzes
Earth's Oceans Activity Sheet
Earth's Oceans Answer Key
Tlingit Indians of the Pacific Northwest
List of Inventions and Discoveries
Chart of the Water Cycle
More Popular Social Studies Activities for Science Class
Literature Resources for Social Studies
Sign of the Beaver
Maniac Magee
Number the Stars
The Keeping Quilt
The House on Mango Street
Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message
1984
More Popular Literature Resources for Social Studies
Language Arts & Social Studies Connected
Veterans Day Comprehension Questions
Stone Fox: A Collection of Lessons
Woodland Indians -- Wigwams and Longhouses
Thanksgiving Match-Up & Vocabulary
"Choose Your Own Adventure" Stories
So You Want to Be President?
Number the Stars Character Jeopardy
More Popular Language Arts Activities for Social Studies
Physical Education & Social Studies Connected
Jackie Robinson Coloring Page
Basketball Around the World
Name That State
What Are the Modern Olympics?
Modified Orienteering
Australia Poster
La Gazella Wilma Rudolph
More Physical Education Activities for Social Studies
Health, Nutrition, & Social Studies Connected
SIDS – Raising Awareness
Gross Recipes for Halloween
Nurse/EMT Hat
The Omnivore's Dilemma Teacher's Guide
Death and the Grief Reaction Process
New England Cooking
Cranberry-Nut Bread
More Popular Social Studies Activities for Health & Nutrition
Emotional Issues & Social Studies Connected
U.S. Place Names Show Our Diversity
Even Though I'm Lavender
The Rodney King Riots
Talking About Stereotypes
Supporting Tolerance and Cultural Understanding at Home and Around the World
More Popular Social Studies Resources on Emotional Issues
Religion Resources
Day of the Dead
Pope Benedict XVI Biography
Hanukkah History
Jewish High Holy Days Word Meanings
Hanukkah or Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights
Create a Menorah Gallery
Dreidel Games
More Religion Resources
Thanksgiving & Social Studies Connected
Wampanoag Thanksgiving Worksheet
Sarah Morton's Day, Samuel Eaton's Day, & Tapenum's Day
Pilgrims Meet the New World
A Not-So Traditional Thanksgiving
Life in Plymouth - Pilgrim Study Unit (lesson 6 of 7)
William Bradford's Mayflower Passenger List
Thanksgiving Placemats
More Popular Thanksgiving Activities for Social Studies
December Holidays & Social Studies Connected
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever -- Project Ideas
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever -- Test A
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever -- Grammar Work
A Holiday from the Past
Christmas Printable Book (Grades K-2)
Activities for African Folk Tales
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever -- Essay Topics
More Popular December Holidays Activities for Social Studies
Geography Activities
Map of Southeast United States
Map Library – the World
Dora the Explorer Map (English)
Latitude and Longitude Worksheet
Map Library – United States
Western Hemisphere Map
Latitude and Longitude
More Geography Teacher Resources
States Resources
Quiz: Northeast U.S. State Capitals
Map of Midwest United States
Map of Southwest United States
A Long Way from Chicago and A Year Down Yonder
American Flag (in color)
Map of the United States
Geography Worksheets
More States – Teacher Resources
Government Resources
The Bill of Rights and Constitutional Amendments
Liberty Porter, First Daughter Teacher's Guide
The Declaration of Independence & Your Own Rights
Voting!
All About the Boston Tea Party
Class Constitution and U.S. Constitution: Background and Preamble
U.S. Election Vocabulary
More Government Resources for Teachers
U.S. Constitution Resources
Colonial Times – Everyday Things
Articles of Confederation
The Bill of Rights
Colonial Times: Heritage Handwriting
Iroquois Confederacy: Seed for the U.S. Constitution
"The Great Compromise" & The Constitutional Convention
Is It Constitutional? Worksheet
More U.S. Constitution Resources for Teachers
Elections Resources
Lincoln-Douglas Style Debate Procedure
New York State Map
The Presidential Election Process
Mock Election Ideas for the Classroom
Classroom Lincoln-Douglas Debate
How a President Gets Elected
U.S. President: Facts
More Elections – Teacher Resources
Immigration Resources
Ellis Island
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
The House on Mango Street Questions
Ellis Island Worksheet
The House on Mango Street Writing Activity
Citizenship Test
An Immigrant's Story
More Immigration Teacher Resources
International Day of Peace Resources
American Patriotic Pencil Wrap
Three Cups of Tea & Listen to the Wind Discussion Guide
Paper Doll Cut-Outs
Jerry Spinelli on Milkweed
What Is War?
Hiroshima
Peace Begins With You
More International Day of Peace – Teacher Resources
Civil Rights Resources
More Popular Civil Rights Resources
Families Resources
Stellaluna
Sign of the Beaver
The Keeping Quilt
Wuthering Heights
A Day in the Life of Colonial America
A Long Way from Chicago and A Year Down Yonder
A Day in the Life of Colonial America Worksheet
More Families - Teacher Resources
Jobs & Careers Resources
Community Helpers: Matching
Firefighter's Hat
Community Helpers
People Who Keep Us Safe Bulletin Board
Firefighter Cut-Out Badge
Make a Stethoscope
Community & Careers Printables Slideshow
More Jobs/Careers Teacher Resources
Homes Resources
Woodland Indians -- Wigwams and Longhouses
Building with Toothpicks and Marshmallows
Plains Indians -- Tipis
Life on the Prairie
Coastal Indians -- Longhouses
People Who Build Our Homes Bulletin Board
Desert Indians -- Hogans and Pueblos
More Homes – Resources for Teachers
Biographies for Social Studies
Steve Jobs Biography
Where Are the Wild Things: Maurice Sendak
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley's Journal
Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl
Martin Luther King, Jr. Receives the Nobel Peace Prize
Mahmoud Abbas Biography
Martin Luther King Jr, Civil Rights Leader
More Popular Biography Activities for Social Studies
Explorers Resources
Christopher Columbus Facts
Pilgrim Fact Cards
Native American Indian Crafts
Pilgrims Meet the New World
Pedro's Journal Literature Guide
Christopher Columbus' Journey
Chart Columbus's Voyages
More Explorers – Teacher Resources
Heroes Resources
Activities to Honor Heroes
Veterans Day Newspaper
An Autobiographical Poem
American Patriotic Pencil Wrap
The Miracle Worker
Jerry Spinelli on Milkweed
Freddie the Firefighter
More Heroes – Resources for Teachers
Pilgrims Resources
Pilgrim Unit (7 lessons)
Favorite Thanksgiving Activities Slideshow, Grades K-2
A Thanksgiving Quilt
Favorite Thanksgiving Activities Slideshow, Grades 3-6
Planning for the Voyage - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 1 of 7)
Pilgrim Hat Math
Aboard the Mayflower - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 2 of 7)
More Pilgrims – Teacher Resources
Diversity Resources
Extra Credit Reading Group Guide
Race: A History Beyond Black and White Teaching Guide
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
Self-Portrait
Paper Doll Cut-Outs
Seasons Greetings Around the World
Same Name Word Puzzle
More Diversity Resources for Teachers
Martin Luther King Jr Resources
Coloring Book of African-Americans Slideshow
Activities for African Folk Tales
Martin Luther King Jr Coloring Page
African-American Gospel Music
Pictorial Timeline of Dr. Martin Luther King's Life
Conspiracy Theories Behind Martin Luther King's Assassination
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Life
More Martin Luther King Jr Resources for Teachers
Black History Month Resources
Maniac Magee
Indentured Servants' Experiences 1600-1700
African Folk Tales: Background Information
The Underground Railroad
George Washington Carver – Coloring Page
Rosa Parks Coloring Page
Decision Making Graphic Organizer
More Black History Month – Teacher Resources
Asian-American History Resources
Chinese Symbols
A Step from Heaven
Chinese New Year Picture
Asian-American Heritage Through Literature
Gung Hay Fat Choy
Origins of Asian-Pacific-American Heritage Month
Margaret's Chinese New Year
More Asian-Pacific-American History – Teacher Resources
Hispanic-Heritage Resources
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
Passport to Learning
Puerto Rican Discovery Day
Famous Figures with Hispanic Heritage
The Biggest Tortilla
Puerto Rican Folk Tale
Spanish and Latino Influence on Music and Dance
More Hispanic-Heritage Resources for Teachers
Native American Resources
Native American Picture Writing
Make Your Own Totem Pole
The Wampanoag Indians: A Thanksgiving Lesson
Indian Symbols and Meanings
A Thanksgiving Poem
Native Americans Printable Book (2-5)
Make a Corn Necklace
More American Indians/Native Americans - Teacher Resources
Women's History Month Resources
Leaders in U.S. Women's Suffrage Movement
Educator's Guide to America: A Patriotic Primer and A is for Abigail
The Declaration of Independence & Your Own Rights
Paper Quilts
Multicultural Statue of Liberty
Native American Matrilineal Society
American History Activities
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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