Social Studies Activities

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...

Compare the lives of GEORGE WASHINGTON AND ABRAHAM LINCOLN with this book and follow-up sorting activity. The book highlights the following aspects of the two presidents: -Birthdays and birthplaces -Homes -Legends and stories -Early careers...

From Presidents’ Day to the 4th of July, this pack’s got you covered with a wide assortment of activities about the leaders, monuments, and symbols of the United States. The HOORAY USA! ACTIVITY PACK includes the following resources:...

Created by Beth Hammett "The Educator Helper" - Visit My Store 20 Memorial Day themed, black and white, patriotic coloring images with captions for helping students understand and reflect on the importance of Memorial Day. Diverse and unique collection...

This product includes fifteen pages to supplement your historical figures unit on Christopher Columbus. Kindergarten students learn about explorers by reading What Is An Explorer? Students also learn about Columbus Day meeting standard K.1 History. A...

Supplement your historical figures 2.4 (A) Irma Rangel unit with this resource. Students will read an expository text on Irma Rangel and her contributions to her community. This nonfictional passage is in a test prep format. Use this reading passage as...

This "Me on the Map," circular flip book activity, uses concentric circles to help students develop a basic understanding of geography. This flipbook helps students understand the difference between a city, state, country, continent, and planet. This...

Created by Beth Hammett - Visit My Store 30 patriotic July the Fourth themed black and white images for early and elementary learners. Use to: practice hand/eye coordination start dialogues about July 4 and history celebrate the holiday...

Students will read expository text about Garrett Morgan and answer comprehension questions in a test prep format. The nonfiction passages about the life of Garrett Morgan are less than 100 words helping young learners understand the standard 1.2(B)...