Social Studies
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We know it's difficult sometimes on our schedules to come up with new engaging lessons.
We at Amped Up Learning want to remain authentic by offering products designed, written and used by real teachers. We're teaming up with excellent teachers around the country to offer awesome downloadable products in the new Lesson Marketplace of Amped Up. Easy-to-use, effective activities that are standards-aligned, engaging, cooperative, challenging and involve critical thinking. And best of all, you don't have to do anything (except make some copies!).
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Great Depression- "Surviving the Depression" Group Activity (Super Engaging!)
$3.00‘Surviving the Great Depression’ is by far the most engaging activity you will use in tandem with any unit on the Great Depression! Students will become active learners within a fictional family, choosing careers, picking places to live,...$3.00 -
Ancient China Map Activity, Reading Comprehension, and Bio's Research (Student- Centered)
$4.99This Ancient China bundle is engaging, student-centered, and will provide your class with the perfect overview of early China! It can be used for end-of-year review or to enhance your students' independent learning skills. Used collectively, this is...$4.99 -
Ancient Rome Map Activity, Reading Comprehension, and Bio's Research (Student- Centered!)
$4.99This Ancient Rome bundle is engaging, student-centered, and will provide your class with the perfect overview of the Roman Empire! It can be used for end-of-year review or to enhance your students' independent learning skills. Used collectively, this is...$4.99 -
Texas Geography & Map Skills- Label and Coloring Activity!
$1.29This US Geography Map Activity is a MUST for students who are learning about the state of Texas! Students will label and color the map to identify cities, physical geography, and landmarks of their region. A completed and colored map is...$1.29 -
Texas Map Activity- 'My World, My Country, My State'! (Label and Color maps)
$2.99This “My World, My Country, My State” Map Activity is a MUST for students who are learning about their place in the world- literally! This labeling and coloring activity focuses on learning 1.) the Continents and Oceans, 2.) the United...$2.99 -
Debate Rubric with BONUS Tags and Reflection
$4.00Do you have students who are itching to talk, argue, even pass judgement on their peers in class? Have them put those desires to good use with this Debate Rubric! This Rubric (or "Scorecard") puts all the responsibility entirely on the students...$4.00 -
Socratic Seminar Supplement Pack
$2.50Scared to introduce Socratic Seminars to your class? Or just looking to take your Socratic Seminars to the next level? This Supplement Pack will instantly simplify your Seminars! Includes: Detailed Socratic Seminar Teacher directions for anyone new...$2.50 -
Geography in the Middle East (SS7G5b)
$2.00our students will love learning about key nations found in the Middle East with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and...$2.00 -
Wax Museum Research Project for Upper Elementary
$3.00This product is a complete research project for a “Wax Museum” that can be used for upper elementary or middle school. A Wax Museum includes students researching a famous person from history, writing an essay, giving a speech pretending to be...$3.00 -
State Research Project for Upper Elementary
$4.00This product is a complete research project that can be used for upper elementary or middle school. This project includes everything you need to implement this project in your classroom, and even plan a parent involvement event. Students will...$4.00 -
Emergency Sub Plans for Social Studies (Grades 5-7)
$5.50Don't worry about emergency sub plans anymore! Just print, copy, and store in your Emergency Sub Bin or Folder! This resource includes FIVE DAYS of highly engaging plans for your social studies classroom. These activities integrate literacy skills, so...$5.50 -
Collapse of the Soviet Union Reading Packet (SS5H7a)
$1.50Your students will love learning about the collapse of the Soviet Union and President Ronald Reagan's role with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s...$1.50