Free Social Studies & History Activities (by date, latest first)

Explore United States history through the art of haiku with the History in A Haiku Activity! This comprehensive kit is designed to enrich and engage students in their understanding of U.S. History while honing their creative writing skills. With carefully curated historical prompts, research resources, and a structured writing process, this activity offers a dynamic way to learn about various U.S. historical topics and craft expressive haikus.

Key Features:

• 30 Fascinating Historical Prompts: Choose from a diverse range of 30 U.S. historical topics that span different cultures, regions, and time periods.
• Grading Rubric: A comprehensive grading rubric guides students in meeting the criteria for historical accuracy, creative expression, language use, and more.
• Step-by-Step Guide: A detailed lesson plan and instructions make it easy to implement the activity effectively in your classroom.
• Extensions and Variations: Discover ways to extend the activity with group collaboration, multimedia integration, and exciting variations to cater to diverse learning preferences.
• Bonus Challenge: Encourage creativity with a bonus challenge that offers students the opportunity to earn extra credit by incorporating unique historical references.
• Grading Scale: A clear grading scale ensures students understand the evaluation process and helps you provide constructive feedback.
• Teacher Instructions: Detailed teacher instructions and suggestions for variations provide you with a flexible framework to adapt the activity to your classroom's needs.

Benefits:

• Enhance Historical Understanding: Foster a deeper understanding of world history by researching and connecting with different cultures and periods.
• Develop Creative Writing Skills: Cultivate creativity and descriptive language skills as students craft haikus that convey historical messages and imagery.
• Engaging and Interactive: The activity actively involves students in research, critical thinking, and artistic expression, making history come alive.
• Tailored Learning: Choose prompts that align with your curriculum or pique students' interests, creating a personalized learning experience.
• Meaningful Assessment: Assess historical understanding, language skills, and creativity through a well-defined grading rubric.

Immerse your students in the past, inspire their creativity, cultivate a deeper appreciation for history and language, and bring history to life in your classroom!

Having students research historical figures or famous people from pop culture? Use this blank organizer to help students as they complete their research! Perfect for any history or language classroom!

Great for extension activities, extra credit, or homework!

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Great for independent research in any geography or social studies class! Students choose a country of the world and find information using Internet, resources, etc.

Looking for more fun and engaging activities for your classroom? Check out these resources:

• History Makers Trading Cards - Research Activity and Classroom Game! - Students research historic figures and create trading cards, fostering creativity and critical thinking in history classrooms!

• The Fly Swatter Game! - An interactive vocabulary review game for any subject that is sure to be a class favorite!

• Exploring Empires! World History Research Project - students explore every aspect of a historic empire by conducting research, creating a visual representation, and presenting their findings to the class!

• U.S. & World History - Crossword and Word Search Bundle - Reinforce and review key terms in your classroom with 110 crossword and word search puzzles for both U.S. History and World History Classrooms!

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Today in History Daily Warm-Up Instructions:

Image Observation:

Display a historical image related to the day's date or a significant event in history.

Instruct students to carefully observe the details in the image without providing any background information.

Individual Inference:

Ask students to individually jot down their inferences about what they think might be happening in the image.

Encourage them to consider details such as clothing, setting, facial expressions, and any other relevant visual cues.

Partner Discussion:

Pair up students and have them share their individual inferences with their partners.

Prompt partners to discuss and compare their interpretations, encouraging them to consider different perspectives.

Collaborative Inference:

Bring the class back together and facilitate a collaborative discussion.

Select a few pairs to share their inferences with the entire class.

Encourage students to consider diverse interpretations and discuss any common themes or differences in their observations.

Historical Context:

After the collaborative discussion, provide some historical context or information about the image.

Discuss how the actual events align or differ from the students' inferences.

Benefits for Students:

Critical Thinking Skills:

Analyzing historical images promotes critical thinking as students must observe details, make connections, and draw conclusions.

Inference and Interpretation:

Making inferences based on visual cues enhances students' ability to interpret information and think beyond the surface.

Collaborative Learning:

Partner and class discussions foster collaborative learning, allowing students to share and refine their ideas through dialogue.

Engagement with History:

Connecting historical events to visual stimuli makes history more tangible and relatable for students, increasing their interest and engagement.

Communication Skills:

Sharing inferences with partners and the class improves communication skills and helps students articulate their thoughts effectively.

Diverse Perspectives:

Encouraging students to consider different interpretations promotes an appreciation for diverse perspectives and helps them understand that history can be viewed from various angles.

Contextual Learning:

Providing historical context after the activity solidifies students' understanding, reinforcing the connection between visual stimuli and historical events.

By incorporating this activity into the daily warm-up routine, students can develop a deeper appreciation for history, enhance their analytical skills, and actively engage with the learning process.

Each worksheet includes additional questions on the front side, a writing activity or table to complete, on the backside some include a PRIMARY SOURCE or an ART ACTIVITY or an INTERACTIVE WRITING PROMPT. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED.

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Each worksheet includes additional questions on the front side, a writing activity or table to complete, on the backside some include a PRIMARY SOURCE or an ART ACTIVITY or an INTERACTIVE WRITING PROMPT. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED.

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Each worksheet includes additional questions on the front side, a writing activity or table to complete, on the backside some include a PRIMARY SOURCE or an ART ACTIVITY or an INTERACTIVE WRITING PROMPT. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED.

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Introduce your students to 12 famous Black figures with this Black History Month freebie! These engaging coloring pages highlight key individuals who made a lasting impact on history. Perfect for Black History Month lessons, these free activities will spark curiosity and discussion while celebrating the achievements of these important figures.

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• Page Size: 8.5×11 inches
• pdf and jpg formats
• Resolution: High-quality 300 DPI.
• Page Count: 12 pages

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The year is 1956. You & your partner have taken advantage of new economic conditions & purchased a suburban home. Upon moving to the suburbs, you find you need to fill your home with clothes & furniture. 

Use the Sears catalog provided to fill your home. The average monthly income in the USA in 1955 was $360. Let’s say you & your partner have been saving, and have a savings account of $600. The mortgage payment on your home is $60 per month, & let's say you use $40 per month for groceries. That leaves you with $500 to spend for the month!

Fill out the provided order sheet with the products you want to buy, and their prices. Do not spend more than $500, because then you will end up in debt! Beware–life events and circumstances happen, so adjust accordingly!

This Resource Includes:

• Teacher Reference Guide
• Google Slide Presentation
• Sears Catalog Student Handout
• Life Event Cards
• 1956 Sears Catalog (Printable & digital versions)

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1950s & 60s: Conformity or Rebellion (Counter-culture)?

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Celebrate the season with free Christmas coloring pages! These fun and festive Christmas activities are perfect for back-to-school or holiday classroom fun. Keep your students engaged with creative, educational freebies designed to bring the holiday spirit to your lessons!

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• Page Size: 8.5×11 inches
• pdf and jpg formats
• Resolution: High-quality 300 DPI.
• Page Count: 05 pages

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Enjoy these Thanksgiving freebies designed to bring fun and creativity to your classroom! These autumn tracing and coloring worksheets are perfect for early learners, combining fall activities with essential skills practice. Featuring festive designs like pumpkins, leaves, and turkeys, these worksheets make Thanksgiving activities both educational and engaging.

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• Page Size: 8.5×11 inches
• pdf and jpg formats
• Resolution: High-quality 300 DPI.
• Page Count: 12 pages

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⭐️ Looking for an excited, engaging and beautiful way to showcase what your student's are learning about? ⭐️

Try out our collaborative art project: the "Harriet Tubman" Collaborative Mural Poster!

Engage students as artists, inviting them to contribute to a larger masterpiece that pays tribute to the wisdom and resilience of Harriet Tubman. This unique product transforms any BULLETIN BOARD or DOOR into a vibrant work of collective expression, capturing the spirit of Harriet Tubman's impactful words and life.

Key Features:

1. ✨ Collaborative Masterpiece: Ignite a sense of unity and empowerment as students collaborate to bring the theme of "Harriet Tubman" to life. Each student colors a piece of the poster, contributing to the overall beauty of the mural that reflects Harriet Tubman's enduring influence.
2. ✨ Unleash Creativity: Provide an open canvas for self-expression. With different sections to color, students have the freedom to explore their artistic instincts, experimenting with colors, patterns, and styles while conveying the strength and grace of Harriet Tubman's legacy.
3. ✨ Educational Significance: Beyond the artistic aspect, this project holds educational value, encouraging communication, cooperation, and the development of fine motor skills.
4. ✨ Elevating Display: Once completed, proudly showcase the collaborative "Harriet Tubman" mural in classrooms, hallways, or any communal area. The poster serves as a symbol of unity and creativity, leaving a lasting impression.
5. ✨ Customizable Options: Personalize your product by selecting a poster size that suits your space and class size.

• 25 pieces mural is ~40" wide x ~50" tall
• 36 pieces mural is ~48" wide x ~60" tall
• ⭐️Pro-Tip⭐️ To make a smaller puzzle- use your printer or copiers "combine" feature and print 2 pages on one paper!

How It Works:

1. Distribute Sections: Hand out individual sections of the mural to students.
2. Color Away: Students color their section of the poster. Encourage creativity and self-expression as they bring their unique touch to the overall composition.
3. Assemble the Mural: Once all sections are completed, assemble the pieces to reveal the stunning collaborative mural. Watch as the individual contributions seamlessly come together to form a cohesive work of art, celebrating the legacy of Harriet Tubman.

Transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary showcases of inspiration with our "Harriet Tubman" Mural Poster. Inspire collaboration, celebrate resilience, and create a lasting visual testament to the power of collective imagination and the enduring legacy of Harriet Tubman!

This Thanksgiving turkey drawing and coloring activity is a perfect resource for teachers looking to engage students while building fine motor skills! Designed as a half-finished turkey guide, this activity encourages creativity as students complete and color the image themselves. Here’s why it’s a great addition to your classroom:

• Promotes fine motor skill development as students draw and color.
• Boosts creativity by allowing kids to design their own version of a turkey.
• Versatile use: ideal for Thanksgiving-themed art, early finishers, or indoor recess.
• Quick and easy to print—a stress-free, mess-free classroom activity!

Add a fun, festive touch to your classroom this Thanksgiving with this engaging, skill-building activity.

❤️Looking for a fun, hands-on way to celebrate Veteran's Day in your classroom? Your students will love problem solving, decision making, creative thinking, practicing letter/number sequencing, spelling, writing and fine motor skills through play with these differentiated Veteran's Day puzzle activities!

✏️Great for centers, sub tub, early finishers, small groups, partner work, independent seatwork or extra practice at home for your kindergarten, 1st, or 2nd grade learners!

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☑ "Veteran" straight coloring puzzle (1 page)

☑ "Veteran" straight coloring puzzle - trace the word (1 page)

☑ Numbers straight coloring puzzle (1 page)

☑ Numbers straight coloring puzzle - trace the word (1 page)

☑ Alphabet straight coloring puzzle (1 page)

☑ Alphabet straight coloring puzzle - trace the word (1 page)

☑ Coloring jigsaw puzzles - 3x3, 4x4, 5x5 - (3 pages)

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On September 8, 1900, in Galveston, Texas, the deadliest natural disaster in the United States happened--the Great Storm of 1900. Learn basic details and facts about Galveston, the hurricane, Isaac Cline and his family, and the time period using this fun-to-learn coloring sheets and activities in comic book format. Use with ELA, history/social studies, and STEM. This 58 page, non-fiction comic book includes: 19 fact-based comic pages for coloring Fast Facts about Galveston Easy-to-read and understand basic knowledge facts 20 blank text comic pages for coloring & rewriting text (retell story) Cover (use for both) & The End pages for binding & publishing 16 ELA & STEM Activities: Galveston (Spelling/Vocabulary) What I know about hurricanes… (Brainstorming/Prior Knowledge) Ship Name and Flag Design (Symbolism) Pros and Cons of Living on an Island (Compare and Contrast) Persuasion Writing: Persuade a friend… Compare and Contrast/Informative: Transportation changes… Narrative Writing: Write about a time when… Poetry (any style): Hurricane Poem Acrostic Poem: Galveston Track the path of the hurricane (math/science) Track weather changes (math/science) Write a telegraph in Morse Code Hurricane evacuation: should you stay or leave? My Hurricane Evacuation Plan Infograph using hurricane information Timeline (make a creative timeline using symbols) What better way to learn historical facts than through comics and re-telling stories! Students will enjoy learning in this non-traditional format. These handouts can also be used for bulletin boards and class presentations. Great active learning strategies for at-risk, GT, and ELL/ESL!

1 Crossword, 1 Word Search, and 3 Crytogram puzzles to accompany Top Ten Outstanding Presidents' unit found at: http://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Top-Ten-Outstanding-Presidents-A-Complete-Unit-for-Presidents-Day Can be used alone. Fun for group or individual activities!

Introduce your students to MLK with these five word puzzles (word search, double word, crossword, maze, word scrambles, posters) with solutions. Individual or group activities to reinforce concepts learned for Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.

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Have your students create a trading card for historical figures! Research a famous person and create a trading card to share important information about what they learn! A quick and free activity!

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Do you need a fun poster for St Patrick's Day? Do you want to motivate your students? Then download this St Patrick's Day Bulletin Board Poster FREEBIE! The perfect way to celebrate St Patrick's Day is with this adorable mini poster. Perfect for your bulletin board, door, or whiteboard.

No prep - print on 8.5 X 11 paper and hang!

Check out the full bulletin board here: St Patrick's Day Bulletin Board

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While teaching remedial math, I found my students were struggling with the "Characteristics" block of the Frayer Model, so I modified it into a triangle. I've included a point "UP" and a point "DOWN" version. They stack nicely with one another to create a unique WordWall.