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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
World Map
Blank American Flag
Symbols of the United States
Fifty Stars and Thirteen Stripes
Activities to Honor Heroes
Crepe Paper Flower
More Popular Social Studies Printables
Printables, Grades 3-5
Memorial Day Word Fill-In
Memorial Day: Exercises
Patriotic Book
The Pledge of Allegiance
U.S. Patriotism, Volume I: Printable Book (K-5)
Tissue Flower
A Friendship Award
More Popular Social Studies Printables
Printables, Grades 6-8
Advertising Techniques
Skill Assessment Form
Mapping the War: World War II
Eastern Hemisphere Map
Inventors and Inventions of the 1960s
Three Branches, One Government
Memorial Day Activities
More Popular Social Studies Printables
Printables, Grades 9-12
Feeling Words Chart
United States Map
Outline Map of Asia
U.S. Map with State Capitals
American Flag (in color)
The Miracle Worker -- The Challenge
The Kite Runner Study Guide
More Popular Social Studies Printables
Lesson Plans, Grades K-5
Stone Fox: A Collection of Lessons
Conflict Resolution Activities
What Are the Modern Olympics?
Many Ways to Resolve Conflict
The Presidential Election Process
Activities for African Folk Tales
Triangular Trade in the Atlantic Ocean
More Popular Social Studies Lesson Plans
Lesson Plans, Grades 6-12
Billie Holiday's Song "Strange Fruit"
The History and Poetry of "In Flanders Fields"
Visualizing Jazz Scenes of the Harlem Renaissance
Lincoln-Douglas Style Debate Procedure
Chinese Words and Phrases
Exploring the Nature of Conflict
Oregon Trail
More Popular Social Studies Lesson Plans
Quizzes
States and Capitals Quiz
Three Branches of Government Quiz
Memorial Day Scramble
All About Memorial Day Quiz
Mexico Quiz
Asian-American History Quiz
Constitution and the Bill of Rights Quiz
More Popular Social Studies Quizzes
References
Christopher Columbus Facts
Cinco de Mayo
Chinese Words and Phrases Handout
More Flag Facts
Jerry Spinelli on Milkweed
Conspiracy Theories Behind Martin Luther King's Assassination
USA Election Vocabulary
More Popular Social Studies References
Slideshows
Leaders in Women's Suffrage Movement
Top 10 Classic Board Games for Kids
Favorite Passover Activities Slideshow
Presidential Pets
Favorite Labor Day Activities Slideshow, Grades K-8
Favorite December Holidays Printables Slideshow, Grades K-4
Favorite Women's History Month Activities Slideshow
More Social Studies Slideshows
Graphic Organizers
Decision Making Graphic Organizer
Immigration Venn Diagram
Decision Matrix
KWL Chart - Moving and Working
City vs. Country
Games & Puzzles, Grades K-5
Citizenship Word Search
State Capital Word Search
Chinese Inventions Word Search
Same Name Word Puzzle
Getting to Know You Bingo
Going for the Gold
Modified Orienteering
More Popular Social Studies Games & Puzzles
Games & Puzzles, Grades 6-8
The Executive Branch Crossword Puzzle
State Word Search
Economics Vocabulary
Name the State
Texas Crossword Puzzle
Cheyenne Native American Game
Election Vocabulary Bingo
More Popular Social Studies Games & Puzzles
Bulletin Boards
Career Bulletin Board
Friends Are Fun! Bulletin Board
People Who Keep Us Safe Bulletin Board
United States Flag Bulletin Board
Immigration Bulletin Board
American Flag Bulletin Board
Boy Pattern
More Social Studies Bulletin Boards
Educational Technology Resources
Family Tree PowerPoint Presentation
American Government Structure PowerPoint Slide Show
Jackie Robinson and Civil Rights
Parts of an Email Message
Thomas Jefferson's Times
Reading War Posters Worksheet
A Day in the Life of Colonial America
More Popular Technology Resources for Social Studies
Back to School Resources
Substitute Teacher Information
Effective Accommodations for IEPs
Problem Solving Sheet
Class Constitution
Decision Making Sheet
Self-Portrait
School Jobs Crossword Puzzle
More Popular Social Studies Activities for Back to School
Art & Social Studies Connected
Patriotic Hat
Star Design
Make a Three-Cornered Hat
Egg Carton Uncle Sam
Patriotic Design
Appreciation Cards
Native American Picture Writing
More Popular Art Activities for Social Studies Class
Music & Social Studies Connected
Introduction to Mariachi Music
Traditional Circle Game from Puerto Rico
African-American Gospel Music
Chinese Music
Making a Maraca
Chinese Percussion Music
Native American Instruments
More Popular Music Activities for Social Studies Class
Mathematics & Social Studies Connected
Memorial Day Numbers
Map Making/Floor Plans/Map Reading
Chinese Numbers
Coordinate Grids (Gr. 3)
Whale Population Recording Sheet
Career Survey
Family Tree: Student Planning Page
More Popular Math & Social Studies Resources
Science & Social Studies Connected
Animal Farm
Earth's Oceans Answer Key
An Ocean Adventure Sub Kit - Grades 3-4
Earth's Oceans Activity Sheet
DNA Fingerprinting Activity Worksheet
Inventions & Machines Printable Book (K-4)
Winter Holidays
More Popular Social Studies Activities for Science Class
Literature Resources for Social Studies
Number the Stars
Maniac Magee
1984
Number the Stars Character Jeopardy
The House on Mango Street
Island of the Blue Dolphins
Sign of the Beaver
More Popular Literature Resources for Social Studies
Language Arts & Social Studies Connected
My Brother Sam Is Dead
A Tale of Two Cities
One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich
Mother's Day Story
Silas Marner
The Keeping Quilt
A Long Way from Chicago and A Year Down Yonder
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
Jesse Owens
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Muhammad Ali
More Physical Education Activities for Social Studies
Health, Nutrition, & Social Studies Connected
Nurse/EMT Hat
We Beat the Street Discussion Guide
The Life of Milton Hershey
Diets Around the Globe
Death and the Grief Reaction Process
Diets Around the Globe Worksheet
Ryan White, My Own Story
More Popular Social Studies Activities for Health & Nutrition
Emotional Issues & Social Studies Connected
U.S. Place Names Show Our Diversity
The Rodney King Riots
Talking About Stereotypes
Even Though I'm Lavender
Supporting Tolerance and Cultural Understanding at Home and Around the World
More Popular Social Studies Resources on Emotional Issues
Religion Resources
Jewish Knish Recipe
Passover Seder Word Scramble
Ramadan: The Month of Fasting
Bodhi Day or Buddha's Enlightenment
Hindu Floor Painting
Divali, the Hindu New Year
Confessions of a Closet Catholic Teacher's Guide
More Religion Resources
Thanksgiving & Social Studies Connected
Pilgrim Unit (7 lessons)
William Bradford's Mayflower Passenger List
Indian Sign Language Chart
Planning for the Voyage - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 1 of 7)
The Wampanoag Indians: A Thanksgiving Lesson
Native American Indian Crafts
Holiday Bingo (K-4)
More Popular Thanksgiving Activities for Social Studies
December Holidays & Social Studies Connected
Christmas Printable Book (K-2)
Poetic Language
USA Holiday Matching Game
Holiday Poems
Israeli Children's Songs
Christmas Printable Book (3-8)
The Elves and the Shoemaker
More Popular December Holidays Activities for Social Studies
Geography Activities
Map Library
Map Library – the World
Map Library – United States
Geography & Maps Printable Book (K-4)
Map Library – Activities
Map of Continents
Geography Worksheets
More Geography Teacher Resources
States Resources
U.S. Patriotism, Volume II: Printable Book (K-5)
American Flag Printables
Oregon Trail Worksheet
Map of Southwest United States
Betsy Ross Flag Company
Fun State Facts Printable Book (3-8)
Quiz: Know Your State Capitals
More States – Teacher Resources
Government Resources
The Wall
Classroom Lincoln-Douglas Debate
The Declaration of Independence and Your Own Rights
American History Activities
Slaughterhouse-Five
Armed Forces Survey
How a President Gets Elected
More Government Resources for Teachers
U.S. Constitution Resources
All About the Boston Tea Party
The Bill of Rights and Constitutional Amendments
Class Constitution and U.S. Constitution: Background and Preamble
Colonial Times – Everyday Things
Colonial Times -- Heritage Handwriting
Is It Constitutional? Worksheet
The Bill of Rights
More U.S. Constitution Resources for Teachers
Elections Resources
U.S. President: Facts
So You Want to Be President?
A Patriotic Book
Presidential Elections
Susan B. Anthony
Inaugural Poetry
Presidential Trading Cards
More Elections – Teacher Resources
Immigration Resources
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
Ellis Island
The House on Mango Street Questions
Ellis Island Worksheet
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson -- Projects
The House on Mango Street Projects
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson -- Test A
More Immigration Teacher Resources
International Day of Peace Resources
Hiroshima
American Patriotic Pencil Wrap
The Controversy Over Nuclear Weapons
What Is Veterans Day?
Hiroshima: Questions to Consider
Hiroshima: Synopsis, Ideas, and Writing Connections
What Is War?
More International Day of Peace – Teacher Resources
Civil Rights Resources
Martin Luther King, Jr. Receives the Nobel Peace Prize
Martin Luther King Jr: Civil Rights Leader
Rosa Parks -- Coloring Page
Martin Luther King Jr Coloring Page
Martin Luther King, Jr. Crossword Puzzle
Jackie Robinson and Civil Rights Worksheet
Pictorial Timeline of Dr. Martin Luther King's Life
More Popular Civil Rights Resources
Families Resources
Mother's Day Printable Book (K-3)
The House on Mango Street
Father's Day Printable Book (K-3)
Roses for Mom
Wuthering Heights
Sign of the Beaver
Stellaluna
More Families - Teacher Resources
Jobs & Careers Resources
Community & Careers Printable Book (K-4)
Transcript of Authors Live with Jerry Spinelli
Jerry Spinelli Biography
Women and World War II
Appreciation Cards
Nurse/EMT Hat
Career Bulletin Board
More Jobs/Careers Teacher Resources
Homes Resources
Building with Toothpicks and Marshmallows
Life on the Prairie
Nineteenth Century Etiquette
Woodland Indians -- Wigwams and Longhouses
On the Far Side of the Mountain
People Who Build Our Homes Bulletin Board
Life on the Prairie Worksheet
More Homes – Resources for Teachers
Biographies for Social Studies
Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley's Journal
Activities to Honor Heroes
An Autobiographical Poem
The Miracle Worker
Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl -- Student Worksheet
Famous Mathematicians
More Popular Biography Activities for Social Studies
Explorers Resources
Christopher Columbus Facts
The Tempest
Oregon Trail Worksheet
Pilgrim Fact Cards
Map Making/Floor Plans/Map Reading
Christopher Columbus' Journey
Diets Around the Globe
More Explorers – Teacher Resources
Heroes Resources
Jerry Spinelli on Milkweed
The Wall
The Miracle Worker -- The Challenge
My Brother Sam Is Dead Projects
American Patriotic Pencil Wrap
Armed Forces Survey
My Brother Sam Is Dead Test A
More Heroes – Resources for Teachers
Pilgrims Resources
Pilgrim Unit (7 lessons)
American History Activities
Paper Weavings
Paper Weaving Instruction Sheet
Planning for the Voyage - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 1 of 7)
A Day in the Life of Colonial America
A Day in the Life of Colonial America Worksheet
More Pilgrims – Teacher Resources
Diversity Resources
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
Same Name Word Puzzle
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson -- Projects
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson -- Test A
Multicultural Statue of Liberty
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson -- Test B
Self-Portrait
More Diversity Teacher Resources
Martin Luther King Jr Resources
Star Design
Activities for African Folk Tales
Conspiracy Theories Behind Martin Luther King's Assassination
Martin Luther King, Jr. Receives the Nobel Peace Prize
Martin Luther King Jr: Civil Rights Leader
African-American Gospel Music
Martin Luther King Jr Coloring Page
More Martin Luther King Jr Resources for Teachers
Black History Month Resources
Maniac Magee
Billie Holiday's Song "Strange Fruit"
Visualizing Jazz Scenes of the Harlem Renaissance
African Folk Tales - Background Information
Triangular Trade in the Atlantic Ocean
Black History Printable Book (K-5)
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 -- Quiz
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson -- Test C
Asian-American History Quiz
Asian-American Heritage Through Literature
Happy New Year Lion
More Asian-Pacific-American History – Teacher Resources
Hispanic-Heritage Resources
Passport to Learning
Puerto Rican Folk Tale
Sharing the Hispanic-American Heritage Experience
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
Puerto Rican Discovery Day
Making a Piñata
Spanish and Latino Influence on Music and Dance
More Hispanic Heritage – Resources for Teacher
Native American Resources
Stone Fox: A Collection of Lessons
Island of the Blue Dolphins
Make Your Own Totem Pole
Oregon Trail
Native Americans Printable Book (2-5)
Native American Picture Writing
Indian Symbols and Meanings
More Native Americans - Teacher Resources
Women's History Month Resources
Leaders in Women's Suffrage Movement
The Keeping Quilt
Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl -- Test A
The Declaration of Independence and Your Own Rights
Minty: A Story of Young Harriet Tubman
Paper Quilts
The Miracle Worker: Questions to Consider
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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