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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
Getting to Know You Bingo
World Map (Black and White)
Weather Graph
U.S. Map with State Capitals
Skill Assessment Form
Choose an Occupation
School Jobs Crossword Puzzle
More Popular Social Studies Printables
Printables, Grades 3-5
Labor Day Activities
Labor Day Puzzle
Latitude and Longitude Map
Labor Day Fill-in-the-Blanks
Find the Continents and Oceans
Map of Southeast United States
Map of Continents
More Popular Social Studies Printables
Printables, Grades 6-8
Map of Northeast United States
Western Hemisphere Map
Projects for Sounder
Projects for The Slave Dancer
Projects for Sounder
Projects for The Slave Dancer
Leif the Unlucky Historical Figure Bio-Poem
More Popular Social Studies Printables
Printables, Grades 9-12
Feeling Words Chart
Political Map of the Western Hemisphere
United States Map (Outline)
Political Map of Europe
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
The Omnivore's Dilemma Teacher's Guide
Brainstorming About Jobs
More Popular Social Studies Printables
Lesson Plans, Grades K-5
Self-Portrait
Latitude and Longitude
Labor Day Newspaper
Career Bulletin Board
Conflict Resolution Activities
Many Ways to Resolve Conflict
Appreciation Cards
More Popular Social Studies Lesson Plans
Lesson Plans, Grades 6-12
Exploring the Nature of Conflict
Billie Holiday's Song "Strange Fruit"
What Is Child Labor?
Traditional Circle Game from Puerto Rico
Map Making, Floor Plans & Map Reading
Mexico's Day of the Dead
The History & Poetry of "In Flanders Fields"
More Popular Social Studies Lesson Plans
Quizzes
States and Capitals Quiz
Three Branches of Government Quiz
U.S. Geography and Maps Quiz
Constitution and the Bill of Rights Quiz
Native Americans Quiz
Mexico Quiz
Continents Quiz
More Popular Social Studies Quizzes
References
The Story of Labor Day
Christopher Columbus Facts
Kids at Work
English Words Created by Spanish Culture
Job Descriptions
Jerry Spinelli on Milkweed
What is Yom Kippur?
More Popular Social Studies References
Slideshows
Favorite Labor Day Activities Slideshow, Grades K-8
World Maps Slideshow
Leaders in U.S. Women's Suffrage Movement
United States Maps Slideshow
Fifth Grade Back-to-School Activity Guide Slideshow
Maps & Activities Printables Slideshow
Fourth Grade Back-to-School Activity Guide Slideshow
More Social Studies Slideshows
Graphic Organizers
Double Entry Journal Template
Time Line Graphic Organizer
Triple Venn Diagram
Cause and Effect Organizer
Time Line
Timeline
Immigration Venn Diagram
Games & Puzzles, Grades K-5
Same Name Word Puzzle
State Capital Word Search
Three Branches, One Government
Magnificent Maps: Neighborhood Map
Native American Tribes Word Search
State Word Search
Spanish and Latino Influence on Music and Dance
More Popular Social Studies Games & Puzzles
Games & Puzzles, Grades 6-8
Economics Vocabulary
Spoonerisms Activity
Modified Orienteering
Cheyenne Native American Game
California Crossword Puzzle
Find the State
The Executive Branch Crossword Puzzle
More Popular Social Studies Games & Puzzles
Bulletin Boards
Friends Are Fun! Bulletin Board
Who's in the News Bulletin Board
People Who Keep Us Safe Bulletin Board
Boy Pattern
Favorite Places Bulletin Board
Immigration/Ancestry Bulletin Board
United States Flag Bulletin Board
More Social Studies Bulletin Boards
Educational Technology Resources
Parts of an Email Message
American Government Structure PowerPoint Slide Show
Family Tree PowerPoint Presentation
A Day in the Life of Colonial America
Electronic PowerPoint Yearbook
Netiquette -- Internet Etiquette
Map Reading
More Popular Technology Resources for Social Studies
Back to School Resources
Curious George's First Day of School Teacher's Guide
Substitute Teacher Information
Problem Solving Sheet
Create a Scrapbook Icebreaker
Decision Making Sheet
Parent/Teacher Relations
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
Make Your Own Totem Pole
Compass Rose
Native American Picture Writing
Dora the Explorer Map (English)
Make a Stethoscope
Firefighter Cut-Out Badge
More Popular Art Activities for Social Studies Class
Music & Social Studies Connected
Introduction to Mariachi Music
The Story of the "Star-Spangled Banner"
Making Panpipes
Making a Maraca
Latin American Instruments
Making a Guiro
Native American Musical Instruments
More Popular Music Activities for Social Studies Class
Mathematics & Social Studies Connected
Latitude and Longitude
Colorful World Map
Career Survey
Family Tree: Student Planning Page
My Daily Timeline
Douglas Cardinal: The Job of an Architect
Reading a Map
More Popular Math & Social Studies Resources
Science & Social Studies Connected
Animal Farm
Earth's Oceans Answer Key
Savvy September Sentences
An Ocean Adventure Sub Kit - Grades 3-4
Earth's Oceans Activity Sheet
Climate Zones Map
List of Inventions and Discoveries
More Popular Social Studies Activities for Science Class
Literature Resources for Social Studies
Projects for From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
Projects for From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
The Boat Who Wouldn't Float: Facts about Newfoundland
The Boat Who Wouldn't Float: Facts about Newfoundland
Leif the Unlucky Historical Figure Bio-Poem
The Slave Dancer Worksheet
The Slave Dancer — Comprehension Test A
More Popular Literature Resources for Social Studies
Language Arts & Social Studies Connected
Lesson Planning Center
The Slave Dancer Worksheet
The Slave Dancer — Comprehension Test C
The Slave Dancer — Comprehension Test A
The Slave Dancer — Comprehension Test C
The Slave Dancer — Comprehension Test B
The Slave Dancer — Comprehension Test B
More Popular Language Arts Activities for Social Studies
Physical Education & Social Studies Connected
Name That State
Basketball Around the World
Jackie Robinson Coloring Page
Australia Poster
Olympics and Politics Research Questions
Modern Olympic Symbols & Traditions
Controversy Surrounds Preparations for Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
More Physical Education Activities for Social Studies
Health, Nutrition, & Social Studies Connected
We Beat the Street Discussion Guide
Making New Friends
Nurse/EMT Hat
Death and the Grief Reaction Process
Ryan White, My Own Story
Chew on This Teacher's Guide
Indian Pudding
More Popular Social Studies Activities for Health & Nutrition
Emotional Issues & Social Studies Connected
U.S. Place Names Show Our Diversity
Supporting Tolerance and Cultural Understanding at Home and Around the World
How to Talk To Children About Stereotypes
Even Though I'm Lavender
The Rodney King Riots
Religious Intolerance in Europe
More Popular Social Studies Resources on Emotional Issues
Religion Resources
Projects for All-of-a-Kind Family
Projects for All-of-a-Kind Family
All-of-a-Kind Family — Comprehension Test B
All-of-a-Kind Family — Comprehension Test B
Nectar in a Sieve
Jewish High Holy Days: Rosh Hashana to Yom Kippur
Day of the Dead
More Religion Resources
Thanksgiving & Social Studies Connected
Native American Indian Crafts
Pilgrim Unit (7 lessons)
Indian Sign Language Chart
William Bradford's Mayflower Passenger List
Thanks Around the World
Make a Corn Necklace
Planning for the Voyage - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 1 of 7)
More Popular Thanksgiving Activities for Social Studies
December Holidays & Social Studies Connected
O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi"
Activities for African Folk Tales
Christmas Traditions
My Christmas Wish List
Holiday Bingo (K-4)
Christmas Printable Book (Grades K-2)
Favorite Christmas Art Activities Slideshow
More Popular December Holidays Activities for Social Studies
Geography Activities
Latitude and Longitude Worksheet
Eastern Hemisphere Map
Practicing Map Skills
Map Library – United States
Map Library – the World
United States and Capitals Flash Cards
Map Library – Activities
More Geography Teacher Resources
States Resources
Map of the United States
Map of Southwest United States
Map of Midwest United States
Map of U.S. Regions
Blank American Flag
Geography Worksheets
50 Stars and 13 Stripes
More States – Teacher Resources
Government Resources
1984
The Bill of Rights and Constitutional Amendments
Our Classroom Constitution
Is It Constitutional? Worksheet
September 11, 2001: Attack on New York City Teacher's Guide
Symbols of the United States
Articles of Confederation
More U.S. Government Resources for Teachers
U.S. Constitution Resources
All About the Boston Tea Party
The Declaration of Sentiments & Your Rights
Unite or Die: How 13 States Became a Nation Reader's Theater
Is It Constitutional?
Iroquois Confederacy: Seed for the U.S. Constitution
Colonial Times – Everyday Things
"The Great Compromise" & The Constitutional Convention
More U.S. Constitution Resources for Teachers
Elections Resources
Lincoln-Douglas Style Debate Procedure
Texas State Map
U.S. Election Vocabulary
Classroom Lincoln-Douglas Debate
North Carolina State Map
How a President Gets Elected
Georgia State Map
More Elections – Teacher Resources
Immigration Resources
The House on Mango Street
The House on Mango Street Writing Activity
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
The Keeping Quilt
The House on Mango Street Questions
Citizenship Test
The House on Mango Street Projects
More Immigration Teacher Resources
International Day of Peace Resources
Sign of the Beaver
Three Cups of Tea & Listen to the Wind Discussion Guide
Exploring Cultural Points of View
Paper Doll Cut-Outs
September 11 Remembrance Ribbon
Exploring Cross-Cultural Miscommunication
Amazing Language Facts
More International Day of Peace – Teacher Resources
Civil Rights Resources
More Popular Civil Rights Resources
Families Resources
The Story of Labor Day
Projects for All-of-a-Kind Family
Projects for All-of-a-Kind Family
All-of-a-Kind Family — Comprehension Test A
All-of-a-Kind Family — Comprehension Test B
All-of-a-Kind Family — Comprehension Test B
All-of-a-Kind Family — Comprehension Test C
More Families - Teacher Resources
Jobs & Careers Resources
Labor Day Activities
Labor Day Puzzle
Favorite Labor Day Activities Slideshow, Grades K-8
Choose an Occupation
Curious George's First Day of School Teacher's Guide
School Jobs Crossword Puzzle
Labor Day Newspaper
More Jobs/Careers Teacher Resources
Homes Resources
Building with Toothpicks and Marshmallows
Table Manners
People Who Build Our Homes Bulletin Board
Nineteenth Century Etiquette
Woodland Indians -- Wigwams and Longhouses
On the Far Side of the Mountain
Homes
More Homes – Resources for Teachers
Biographies for Social Studies
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley's Journal
An Autobiographical Poem
Create a Scrapbook Icebreaker
Who's in the News Bulletin Board
Where Are the Wild Things: Maurice Sendak
We Beat the Street Discussion Guide
Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl – Project Ideas, Comprehension Tests & Activities
More Popular Biography Activities for Social Studies
Explorers Resources
Christopher Columbus Facts
Pedro's Journal Literature Guide
Native American Indian Crafts
Map Making, Floor Plans & Map Reading
Pilgrim Fact Cards
Chart Columbus's Voyages
Christopher Columbus' Journey
More Explorers – Teacher Resources
Heroes Resources
Firefighter's Hat
Police Officer Hat
Firefighter Cut-Out Badge
Nurse/EMT Hat
September 11, 2001: Attack on New York City Teacher's Guide
The Miracle Worker: Synopsis, Ideas, and Writing Connections
Jerry Spinelli on Milkweed
More Heroes – Resources for Teachers
Pilgrims Resources
Pilgrim Unit (7 lessons)
Make a Three-Cornered Hat
American History Activities
A Day in the Life of Colonial America Worksheet
A Day in the Life of Colonial America
Planning for the Voyage - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 1 of 7)
Paper Weaving Instruction Sheet
More Pilgrims – Teacher Resources
Diversity Resources
Self-Portrait
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
Same Name Word Puzzle
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
Exploring Cultural Points of View
Paper Doll Cut-Outs
Sharing the Hispanic-American Heritage Experience
More Diversity Resources for Teachers
Martin Luther King Jr Resources
Activities for African Folk Tales
Conspiracy Theories Behind Martin Luther King's Assassination
African-American Gospel Music
Coloring Book of African-Americans Slideshow
Martin Luther King Jr Coloring Page
Dwight D. Eisenhower's Little Rock Response
Martin Luther King Jr, Civil Rights Leader
More Martin Luther King Jr Resources for Teachers
Black History Month Resources
Sounder Worksheet: African-American History
Sounder Worksheet: African-American History
To Be a Slave Worksheet
Projects for To Be a Slave
To Be a Slave Worksheet
Projects for To Be a Slave
Indentured Servants' Experiences 1600-1700
More Black History Month – Teacher Resources
Asian-American History Resources
Chinese Symbols
A Step from Heaven
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson -- Projects
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson -- Test A
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson -- Test B
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson -- Test C
Asian-American Heritage Through Literature
More Asian-Pacific-American History – Teacher Resources
Hispanic-Heritage Resources
Passport to Learning
Famous Figures with Hispanic Heritage
The Biggest Tortilla
Latin American Instruments
Making a Piñata
Spanish and Latino Influence on Music and Dance
Puerto Rican Folk Tale
More Hispanic-Heritage Resources for Teachers
Native American Resources
Make Your Own Totem Pole
Indian Symbols and Meanings
Sign of the Beaver
Native American Picture Writing
Island of the Blue Dolphins
Island of the Blue Dolphins Activities
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
The Keeping Quilt
The Declaration of Sentiments & Your Rights
Paper Quilts
Native American Matrilineal Society
The Miracle Worker
Women Nobel & Pulitzer Prize Winners
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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September Calendar of Events

The month of September is full of holidays and events to include in your classroom. Our Educators' Calendar outlines activities for each one, including Labor Day (Sept. 6), Rosh Hashana (Sept. 8), Patriot Day (Sept. 11), Grandparents Day (Sept. 12), Yom Kippur (Sept. 17), and the beginning of Autumn (Sept. 22). Plus, celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (Septe. 15-Oct. 15), and Library Card Sign-Up Month all September long!

Causes We Support: We Give Books

Visit We Give Books, an ever-growing, free online library of children's picture books! For every book read on the site, a brand-new book will be donated to a children's literacy campaign of your choosing. Read aloud to students or encourage them read independently, and you'll teach them to help others at the same time. Giving is as simple as reading!