5th Grade Social Studies and History Resources
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EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Events of the Winter Olympic Games
The Winter Olympics in Beijing, China run from February 4 through February 20. This Winter Olympics sports list covers…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryOlympic Games -
CLASSROOM TOOLS
Report Card Comments & Phrases—Social Studies
Make the most of your report card writing time using these suggested comments and phrases for social studies.…Subjects:Social Studies and History -
MAPS
Latitude and Longitude Lesson
Students will understand how latitude and longitude are used to identify places on a map.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryGeographyMap -
GAMES AND APPS
Getting to Know You Bingo
This icebreaker game will help your students (and you) get to know each other better. Give students the fun task of…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCommunity and Ways of Life -
ACTIVITIES
Conflict Resolution Activities
Promote positive community building with these activities. Suggestions include physical activities, writing, cooperative…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryGovernment and CivicsFlags -
ACTIVITIES
Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl Discussion Guide
Use these enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl.Subjects:LiteratureBanned Books and CensorshipReading and Literature -
WORKSHEETS
Effective Accommodations for Students with IEPs
A complete chart to help IEP teams find specific accommodations in instruction, assessment, classroom management,…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryLanguage Arts and WritingScience -
WORKSHEETS
Prejudice: Balanced or Biased?
Students use their critical thinking skills to consider what constitutes prejudice.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCulture and Diversity -
TEACHING RESOURCE
The IEP Cycle: The General Educator's Role
The general educator's role in the IEP process is an extremely important one from beginning to end.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryLanguage Arts and WritingScience -
WORKSHEETS
Thanks Around the World
Teach children how to say "thank you" in many different languages. This printable provides an excellent activity for…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCulture and Diversity -
MAPS
Latitude and Longitude Worksheet
Latitude and longitude are imaginary lines universally accepted as coordinates for locating places on Earth. Students…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryMapMathematics -
WORKSHEETS
Bastille Day
Students learn about Bastille Day, the day that France celebrates its independent government and commemorates the French…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryEuropean HistoryFrench Revolution (1789) -
WORKSHEETS
Bubble Answer Sheet
This sheet of multiple-choice bubble answers is ready to be filled in by your students. It features 50 items with…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingSocial Studies and HistoryScience -
LESSON PLANS
"Two Travelers and the Bear": A Lesson on Aesop's Fable
Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to recognize cause-and-effect relationships in a fable by Aesop.SubjectsLiteratureAncient CivilizationsReading and Literature -
MAPS
U.S. Map with State Capitals
Birmingham or Montgomery? Austin or Houston? Detroit or Lansing? This U.S. map with state capitals is a great way to…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. States -
LESSON PLANS
A Family Tree
After introduction to a family tree website, students are inspired to research their own family histories.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryFamiliesCommunity and Ways of Life -
LESSON PLANS
Exploring the Nature of Conflict
Explore the negative and positive sides of conflict, and discuss with your students how they respond to conflict. Use…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryHealth and SafetySafety -
MAPS
What Are the Modern Olympic Games?
Introduce students to the history and locations of the Modern Olympic Games.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAncient CivilizationsAncient Egypt -
WORKSHEETS
The Lemonade War Teacher's Guide
Encourage the development of students' entrepreneurial skills with the economics and math activities in this teacher's…Subjects:ReadingLiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
REFERENCE
Nelson Mandela Biography: A Reading Warm-Up
In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Nobel Peace Prize recipient Nelson Mandela and answer…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionLiterary Biographies -
VIDEOS
Declaration of Independence – Videos & Activities
Use these educational videos and activities to learn about the Declaration of Independence and the historical events…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Historical Documents -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
10 Inspirational Quotes for Educators
Find inspiration and wisdom for the new school year in these 10 quotes about education and learning. Post these quotes…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryLanguage Arts and WritingScience -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Celebrating Diversity with Art: January-March (3-6)
Browse a printable teacher resource book of activities that focuses on the diversity of American culture. Students can…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCulture and Diversity -
WORKSHEETS
International Women's Day
Do your students know why International Women's Day began? Help them learn about women in the past and their fight for…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryWomen's Rights