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

Uncover the rich trade networks and fascinating artifacts of the Indus Valley civilization with our "Indus Valley: Trade and Artifacts" worksheet. Perfect for middle and high school students, this resource offers a detailed exploration of how the Indus Valley people connected with other ancient civilizations through trade and the artifacts they left behind.

Product Features:

• Comprehensive Reading Passages: Dive into the world of ancient trade and craftsmanship in the Indus Valley with full-page, content-rich passages. The text is organized into clear, subtitle-divided paragraphs to make the content accessible and engaging.
• Highlighted Key Terms: Essential vocabulary is bolded throughout the passages, with definitions provided at the end to aid student comprehension and retention.
• Diverse Comprehension Questions: A mix of multiple choice, true/false, matching, and short answer questions allows for a thorough assessment of students' understanding of the material and accommodates different learning styles.
• Visual Aids: Features relevant images of Indus Valley artifacts and trade routes, helping students visualize the civilization's extensive trade network and the craftsmanship of its people.
• Lesson Objectives: Clear objectives outlined at the beginning of the worksheet provide students with a roadmap for what they should achieve by the end of the lesson.
• Warm-Up Questions: Engaging questions at the start activate prior knowledge and encourage students to connect with the material, setting the stage for deeper learning.

Ideal For:

• Exploring the trade networks and artifacts of the Indus Valley civilization
• Classroom resources and homework assignments
• Enriching homeschooling curriculum
• Test preparation and review

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!

Great resource for independent research of the Maya, Aztecs, and Inca! Students research the environment, cities, language, religion, and achievements of each civilization!

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Explore the Epic Persian Wars with Engaging Reading Comprehension Worksheets

Guide your students through the thrilling conflicts of the Persian Wars with this comprehensive set of reading comprehension worksheets and interactive activities. Covering key moments such as the battles of Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis, this resource is perfect for middle and high school students.

What's Included:

• Informative reading passages on the causes, major events, and consequences of the Persian Wars
• Comprehension questions in multiple formats: multiple-choice, true/false, matching, and short answer
• Key terms highlighted throughout the text to support vocabulary development
• Lesson objectives to guide student learning and deepen historical understanding
• Perfect for classroom assignments, homework, or exam preparation

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• 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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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.

EAGLE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/imBaXkZO2NA

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.

MOUNT RUSHMORE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/d8nUwy60zKM

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.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/BPoPVo1-nnE

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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A World War I study guide that students can utilize when preparing for an exam.

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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"I'm Your Flag So Please Treat Me Right!" is a book told from the point of view of the American flag. It helps children understand the importance of the American flag and the proper way to care for the American flag. This worksheet is a simple comprehension worksheet to see if the students were listening. Each example on the worksheet is comes from the book.

** This freebie is a small sample of what you can find in my National Parks Research Project! **

Enjoy this GOOGLE DRIVE research freebie that allows students to learn more about the history of national parks!

What's Included:

1 – Teacher How-to-Use Guide: Includes main ideas, student outcomes, materials, standards/curriculum connections, and assessment/grading.

2 - National Geographic Kids Website Guide: Provides a detailed description of how to use the National Geographic Kids website, including pictures and steps.

3 - Research Graphic Organizer: Graphic organizer for students to record their National Park research.

** Please check out my National Parks Research Project if you enjoy this product! **

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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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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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Celebrate the spirit of diversity, inclusivity, and freedom with our Rainbow Statue of Liberty Clipart Set.

Perfect for educational resources, presentations, posters, or any project aimed at promoting diversity and inclusivity.

incorporating our Rainbow Statue of Liberty Clipart into your designs to raise awareness, and foster a sense of unity and acceptance among your audience.

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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.