Social Studies Activities

Rules and Laws This social studies bundle includes activities exploring rules and laws in our community. It is compatible with standard SS.2.C.1.2 (Explain the consequences of an absence of rules and laws). Activities include: Vocabulary Matching...

This printable can be used as an in class activity, homework, or an assessment. The first four problems are vocabulary matching where students match the words consumer, producer, supply, and demand with their definitions. For the next for problems...

Pair this worksheet with a Read Aloud about Sojourner Truth. After discussing why she changed her name and her reason for choosing the name she did, students pick a new name for themselves. They then explain why this new name represents them. Prints 2 to...

This product engages learners with the topics of jobs in the community with a focus on the farmer. Reading passages help the learner realize that farmers earn income from the farm. The learner will read how technology affects the farmer's work life...

Three days of lesson plans are included. Supplement your unit on Thomas Edison. A Thomas Edison book is also included which you can use for your small groups in Reading. This is a great way to incorporate Social Studies content. This product also...

This product helps explain the economic concept of scarcity to young learners. Integrate this Social Studies concept into Reading by placing the included book with related printables in your Reading station/center. Cooperative learning takes place when...

This product includes engaging activities to help students explore economic concepts. Learners will recognize that people are buyers and sellers of goods. This products includes: 1 (7) page book (Ms. Samson's Beautiful Jewelry), graphic organizers, a...

This product allows students to explore the economic concept of ways to earn money. Students will understand that people work to earn income. Created by Silloh Curriculum - Visit My Store

Want great test scores? Get students thinking about test taking tips and strategies for being successful on that important day! This 20 page, critical thinking handout packet comes with boy and girl images, and it includes: --no facial expressions...

This printable asks students to activate prior knowledge by listing what they already know about the Statue of Liberty at the top of the page. The teacher can then present more information to students using a book or online resource. After filling in the...

Celebrate America with this 13-page book highlighting the symbols and culture of the United States. HOORAY USA! features the following symbols and landmarks: -U.S. location on map of North America, -Map of 50 states, -National flag, -Statue of...

Students cut and paste the Ellis Island immigration process in the correct sequence. This can be used in conjunction with the Virtual Tour of Ellis Island on Scholastic.com. This virtual tour leads students through the process new immigrants went...