Social Studies Resources
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Bring history, geography, and culture to life with our collection of Social Studies resources. From unit studies and map activities to full curriculum packages and hands-on projects, these tools are designed to inspire curiosity and critical thinking. Themes like ncient civilizations, exploring world geography, or learning about government and civics, help your child connect with the past, understand the present, and dream about the future—all while fostering a lifelong love of learning.
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Sail along with Cap’n Long John Silver and search for the buried treasure. Talk like a pirate and find out what your pirate name is. Then create a pirate crew and ship of your very own to launch out and search for the buried treasure. Students will love creating their own pirate tales to write about. With 12 easy…
Sail along with Cap’n Long John Silver and search for the buried treasure. Talk like a pirate and find out what your pirate name is. Then create a pirate crew and ship of your very own to launch out and search for the buried treasure. Students will love creating their own pirate tales to write about.
With 12 easy step by step lessons, this self-guided curriculum ends with a flashlight pirate party. Perfect for reluctant writers! Works great for teaching multiple grades at once. 3-6 grade
Students will:
- Learn how to create characters, setting, and plots
- Learn literary tools like onomatopoeia and interjections
- Learn how to use strong verbs, add adjectives, and dialogue
Fun Activities Include:
- Make a pirate hat
- Make a pirate hook
- Make a pirate poster
- Make your own pirate code
- Dress up like a pirate for the day
- Bake a pirate map pizza
- Make Teddy’s walk the plank Jello cups
91Pages
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Studying the state of Utah and state symbols? What is the state bird of Utah? This project-based unit is designed to help students study and record information about Utah’s state bird: California Gull.
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This academic bundle moves beyond simple holiday crafts to provide high schoolers with a rigorous look at the history of Mother’s and Father’s Day. The resource includes detailed narrative reading passages covering ancient festivals like Rhea and Cybele, the activism of Anna Jarvis, and the fight against the…
This academic bundle moves beyond simple holiday crafts to provide high schoolers with a rigorous look at the history of Mother’s and Father’s Day. The resource includes detailed narrative reading passages covering ancient festivals like Rhea and Cybele, the activism of Anna Jarvis, and the fight against the commercialization of these holidays. With 20 deep-analysis Q&A sheets and full answer keys, it is a complete, no-prep solution for history or ELA.
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A 26-page primary source analysis unit exploring how the 1935 Matanuska Colony reflects the shifting role of American government, from Homestead-era individualism to New Deal federal intervention. Includes real, composite, and illustrative sources, each clearly labeled with full transparency notes and verified archive…
A 26-page primary source analysis unit exploring how the 1935 Matanuska Colony reflects the shifting role of American government, from Homestead-era individualism to New Deal federal intervention. Includes real, composite, and illustrative sources, each clearly labeled with full transparency notes and verified archive links. Built for grades 6–12.
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This full-year notebooking project will have students ‘thinking like a geographer! They’ll research 18 different countries and record important information that will have them investigate and record using a 5 Themes of Geography lens: location, place, human environment interaction, movement and regions. PREREQUISITE: Good…
This full-year notebooking project will have students ‘thinking like a geographer! They’ll research 18 different countries and record important information that will have them investigate and record using a 5 Themes of Geography lens: location, place, human environment interaction, movement and regions.
PREREQUISITE: Good working knowledge of the 5 Themes of Geography (or) complete 5 Themes of Geography BUNDLE
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Prepare your child to be an informed citizen in an ever-changing world. This comprehensive unit study introduces children to the Bill of Rights through honest, age-appropriate exploration of America’s foundational promises—and how they’ve been both kept and broken throughout history. Perfect for parents who…
Prepare your child to be an informed citizen in an ever-changing world.
This comprehensive unit study introduces children to the Bill of Rights through honest, age-appropriate exploration of America’s foundational promises—and how they’ve been both kept and broken throughout history. Perfect for parents who want to raise thoughtful, responsible future leaders equipped to navigate complex civic challenges.
What’s Included:
Five daily sections, each designed for one day of study (complete the unit in one week):
- Section 1: What the Bill of Rights was originally called and why names matter
- Section 2: How these rights evolved from protecting states to protecting individuals
- Section 3: When free speech and assembly have been restricted
- Section 4: Times when constitutional promises were broken
- Section 5: Who was excluded from original protections
*You’ll also get one month access to our premium podcast, where you can listen to our unit studies!
Recommended for K-5
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Transition your student from basic facts to advanced historical analysis. This resource explores the legislative and cultural evolution of Presidents’ Day, featuring a sophisticated reading passage and 20 critical thinking questions designed specifically for high schoolers.
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This NO-PREP comprehensive full unit study on Understanding the U.S. Presidential Election for upper middle and high school students. This resource includes a detailed reading passage and Q&A, lesson plan, scope & sequence, pacing guide, PowerPoint presentation, 6-part assessment tool, writing prompts, student…
This NO-PREP comprehensive full unit study on Understanding the U.S. Presidential Election for upper middle and high school students. This resource includes a detailed reading passage and Q&A, lesson plan, scope & sequence, pacing guide, PowerPoint presentation, 6-part assessment tool, writing prompts, student activities, and engaging student projects.
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Explore Pointillism and Neo-Impressionism with this five-day copywork pack for ages 5+. Includes leveled handwriting sentences on art history, step-by-step instructions for two differentiated art projects (flower garden and sunny landscape), four dot-coloring pages, and a blank art frame. Ideal for homeschool or classroom…
Explore Pointillism and Neo-Impressionism with this five-day copywork pack for ages 5+. Includes leveled handwriting sentences on art history, step-by-step instructions for two differentiated art projects (flower garden and sunny landscape), four dot-coloring pages, and a blank art frame. Ideal for homeschool or classroom use to build fine motor skills, color theory knowledge, and creativity.
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🌍 What makes a location unique? While Location tells us where something is, Place tells us what it’s actually like when you get there. This comprehensive unit focuses exclusively on the second pillar of geography, helping students distinguish between the natural world and the marks humans leave behind. 🏔️
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Discover the history and cultural impact of video games, fast food, and rock & roll with this comprehensive bundle. Perfect for fostering reading comprehension, critical thinking, and organized note-taking.
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The study guide for the award-winning book, The Dog Snatcher by Phyllis Wheeler, focuses on themes of Christian living as well as storytelling skills, learning vocabulary, and recognizing imagery. It can be used independently by kids aged 8-11. The high-action book, with some illustrations, has short sentences and large…
The study guide for the award-winning book, The Dog Snatcher by Phyllis Wheeler, focuses on themes of Christian living as well as storytelling skills, learning vocabulary, and recognizing imagery. It can be used independently by kids aged 8-11. The high-action book, with some illustrations, has short sentences and large type, suited for reluctant readers. The book is available to order wherever books are sold. Request at your library! There is an audiobook as well. Details at PhyllisWheeler.com/book-table
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This five-day unit study takes elementary students beyond the ceremony to explore the constitutional foundations, historical crises, and brave individuals who shaped how power transfers in America. From George Washington’s improvised first inauguration to the “Secession Winter” that nearly tore the nation…
This five-day unit study takes elementary students beyond the ceremony to explore the constitutional foundations, historical crises, and brave individuals who shaped how power transfers in America. From George Washington’s improvised first inauguration to the “Secession Winter” that nearly tore the nation apart, your child will develop the nuanced thinking tomorrow’s citizens and leaders need.
BONUS: Your purchase includes access to our companion podcast featuring audio versions of all readings—perfect for auditory learners or on-the-go listening.
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High School History Weekly Syllabus Doodle Notes Graphic Organizers combine structured historical planning with visual learning principles, creating an engaging system for organizing history curriculum that improves teaching effectiveness and student engagement with historical concepts.
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Boys will love this curriculum created for writing about battles! It contains 12 easy self-guided lessons covering the basics of creative writing: character, setting, dialogue, and plot development. Each lesson has a handout to practice the new concept, writing story time, and either a battle craft or activity. Activities…
Boys will love this curriculum created for writing about battles! It contains 12 easy self-guided lessons covering the basics of creative writing: character, setting, dialogue, and plot development. Each lesson has a handout to practice the new concept, writing story time, and either a battle craft or activity. Activities include:
- Putting together an easy backyard obstacle course
- Learning military lingo, artillery names, and ranks
- Making a clay diorama of the battlefield
- Hosting a Nerf gun war
- Drawing maps and
- Illustrating the story
Literary tools to enhance writing are incorporated: onomatopoeia, show don’t tell, similes, and comic relief.
This course can be used in one 60 minute lesson or two 30 minute lessons per week.
Ages 8-12
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Transform handwriting practice into an art appreciation adventure! This 5-day Impressionist Art copywork bundle features 4 difficulty levels (ages 5-12+) with beautiful sentences about Monet, Renoir, and Impressionist history. 20 total sentences included! Includes 5 coloring pages with ornate frames to create a gallery and…
Transform handwriting practice into an art appreciation adventure! This 5-day Impressionist Art copywork bundle features 4 difficulty levels (ages 5-12+) with beautiful sentences about Monet, Renoir, and Impressionist history. 20 total sentences included!
Includes 5 coloring pages with ornate frames to create a gallery and complete instructions for use. Perfect for multi-age families – each child works at their perfect challenge level while learning about famous artists. Print-and-go!
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Engage students with an in-depth look at the history of tea, complete with questions and note-taking tools for enhanced learning.
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Ready to take your students on the ultimate American road trip? This U.S. Regions Geography Bundle is designed to transform “just another lesson” into an immersive, hands-on exploration of the four major regions: the Northeast, South, Midwest, and West. Gone are the days of staring at static maps! Through…
Ready to take your students on the ultimate American road trip? This U.S. Regions Geography Bundle is designed to transform “just another lesson” into an immersive, hands-on exploration of the four major regions: the Northeast, South, Midwest, and West. Gone are the days of staring at static maps! Through nomenclature cards, rich informational texts, and creative scrapbooking projects, your students will dive deep into the unique heartbeat of each region.
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Ready to study Ancient Greece? This unit emphasizes the history and contributions of the ancient Greeks and how the Greeks have influenced modern culture. (See description for more details.)
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New Year History Crossword Puzzle