Less than $5 Homeschool Social Studies & History Handouts (by date, latest first)

Dive into the Teachings of Buddhism with This Comprehensive Notes and Graphic Organizer Resource!

Help your students explore the principles, history, and global influence of Buddhism with this engaging and NO-PREP social studies lesson. Perfect for middle and high school history or world religions classes, this resource makes teaching Buddhism both structured and accessible.

What’s Included:

• Detailed Notes:

• Covers Buddhism’s origins, key teachings, sacred texts, and historical development.

• Organized to help students grasp complex topics with ease.

• Graphic Organizer:

• Interactive format for students to summarize and retain key information.

• Encourages active learning and participation.

• Teacher-Friendly Layout:

• Saves you prep time with ready-to-use materials.

• Flexible for in-class instruction, homework, or study guides.

Key Features:

• Focus on Key Themes: Students learn about the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and Buddhist traditions.
• Visually Engaging: The graphic organizer helps students structure their understanding.
• Standards-Aligned Content: Designed for world history and social studies curriculum needs.
• Adaptable Use: Suitable for lecture-based learning, group discussions, or independent work.

Perfect For:

• World History Teachers: Add depth to your unit on world religions.
• Religious Studies Classes: Provide students with a concise yet comprehensive overview of Buddhism.
• Time-Saving Lesson Plans: Ready to use and easy to implement.

Engage Students with an Interactive Lesson on Hinduism!

This World Religions: Hinduism Notes and Graphic Organizer resource provides a clear and concise introduction to one of the world's oldest religions. Ideal for World History, World Religions, or Cultural Studies classes, this NO PREP lesson includes structured notes and a graphic organizer to help students understand the key beliefs, practices, and history of Hinduism.

Perfect for both in-class and independent learning, this resource breaks down complex concepts into digestible sections, making it easier for students to follow along and retain key information.

What’s Included:

• Hinduism Notes: Comprehensive, easy-to-understand notes covering essential aspects of Hinduism, such as major beliefs, gods and goddesses, sacred texts, and practices.
• Graphic Organizer: A visually appealing, student-friendly organizer that allows learners to summarize key points, definitions, and concepts related to Hinduism.
• No Prep: Simply print and go, or assign digitally—this resource is ready to use immediately with no extra planning required.

Topics Covered:

• Key Beliefs of Hinduism: Polytheism, reincarnation, karma, dharma, moksha, and the role of gods like Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.
• Sacred Texts: Overview of the Vedas, Upanishads, and the Bhagavad Gita.
• Hindu Practices: Festivals, rituals, and the importance of meditation and yoga.
• Cultural Influence: The influence of Hinduism on Indian culture, art, and society throughout history.

Explore the Foundations of Christianity with This Comprehensive Notes and Graphic Organizer Resource!

Introduce your students to the rich history, teachings, and impact of Christianity with this engaging and NO-PREP social studies lesson. Perfect for middle and high school history or world religions classes, this resource will help students connect with the material in a meaningful way.

What’s Included:

• Detailed Notes:

• Overview of Christianity’s origins, key beliefs, and sacred texts.

• Explains the life of Jesus Christ, the development of the Church, and the global influence of Christianity.

• Graphic Organizer:

• Interactive tool for students to summarize key concepts and retain essential information.

• Promotes active engagement with the material.

• Teacher-Friendly Layout:

• Saves time with a ready-to-use and flexible lesson plan.

• Can be used in class, for homework, or as a study guide.

Key Features:

• Focus on Key Themes: Students will explore the life of Jesus, Christian doctrines, and the spread of Christianity worldwide.
• Interactive & Engaging: The graphic organizer encourages students to connect the dots between major concepts.
• Standards-Aligned: Meets social studies curriculum standards for world history and religious studies.
• Time-Efficient: Prepped and ready for easy implementation.

Perfect For:

• World History Teachers: Enhance your unit on world religions with a focus on Christianity.
• Religious Studies Classes: Offer an in-depth and approachable resource on Christian history and beliefs.
• Lesson Prep Savers: Ready-to-go material for immediate classroom use.

In this world cultures activity, students will study key aspects of one of the major world religions: Judaism!

Notes and handout include sections relating to: Founder, Followers, Main Beliefs, Important Events and People, and more!

Great for World Geography, World History, or World Cultures classrooms!

Use this crossword and word search combo to review key terms relating to World War I!

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Use this crossword puzzle and word search combo to review key terms relating to The Middle Ages! Answer Keys included!

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Dive into the History of Islam with This Comprehensive Resource!

Introduce your students to the Islamic faith with this NO-PREP social studies lesson. Perfect for middle and high school history or world religions classes, this resource is designed to engage students in understanding the foundations of Islam and its global impact.

What’s Included:

• Detailed Notes:

• Overview of Islamic origins, key beliefs, and the Quran.

• Exploration of the life of Prophet Muhammad, the Five Pillars of Islam, and Islamic culture.

• Presentation:

• Ready-to-use slides to support your lesson.

• Includes visuals to enhance student understanding and retention of key concepts.

• Graphic Organizer:

• Helps students summarize and synthesize essential information.

• Encourages critical thinking and note-taking.

• Teacher-Friendly Layout:

• Fully prepped and easy to implement in your classroom.

• Perfect for in-class instruction, homework, or as a study guide.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Content: Covers the life of Muhammad, the Five Pillars of Islam, and the spread of Islam across the world.
• Interactive Learning: The graphic organizer promotes student engagement by helping them organize and visualize key concepts.
• Standards-Aligned: Meets the standards for world history, religious studies, and social studies curriculum.
• Time-Saving: A ready-to-use lesson plan that saves you prep time and ensures student understanding.

Perfect For:

• World History Teachers: Enrich your unit on world religions with an in-depth focus on Islam.
• Religious Studies Classes: An engaging and informative lesson on Islamic history and teachings.
• Lesson Prep Savers: A quick and easy resource that will save you valuable prep time.

Use this crossword puzzle and word search combo to review key terms relating to Ancient Greece!

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Use this crossword and word search combo to review key terms relating to prehistory, The Neolithic Revolution, and early civilization!

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Use this crossword puzzle and word search combo to review key terms relating to The French Revolution! Answer Keys included!

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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Silk road art project

Transport your elementary students on a journey through time and culture with this captivating lesson plan designed to dive into the history and beauty of the Silk Road landscapes while engaging students in hands-on painting or coloring.

In this comprehensive Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Silk road art project, students will explore the significance of the Silk Road as a historical trade route that connected diverse cultures across Asia. They will learn about the landscapes, landmarks, and cultural exchanges that characterized this ancient network of trade routes.

Key Features:

1. Cultural Exploration: Introduce students to the rich history and cultural significance of the Silk Road. Discuss the diverse cultures and civilizations that flourished along this historic trade route, from China to the Mediterranean.
2. Landscape Painting: Guide students through the process of creating their own Silk Road-inspired landscape paintings. Provide step-by-step instructions for techniques such as blending colors to capture the vibrant hues of Asian landscapes.
3. Coloring Activity: Offer coloring pages featuring iconic Asian landscapes along the Silk Road. From the majestic mountains of Central Asia to the bustling marketplaces of the Middle East, these coloring pages will allow students to explore and appreciate the beauty of diverse Asian landscapes.
4. Cross-Curricular Connections: Connect the art activity to other subjects such as social studies and geography by discussing the geographical features and cultural landmarks along the Silk Road. Encourage students to research and learn more about specific regions and civilizations.
5. Discussion Prompts: Spark meaningful discussions about cultural diversity, historical connections, and the importance of preserving and celebrating Asian heritage. Encourage students to share their thoughts and reflections on the significance of the Silk Road in shaping the world we live in today.

By the end of this lesson, students will not only have created beautiful landscape paintings inspired by an Asian artist but will also have gained a deeper appreciation for the cultural diversity and historical significance of Asia. This lesson plan is perfect for Asian Heritage Month or any time of year when exploring cultural heritage and diversity in the classroom.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to engage your students in a memorable and meaningful learning experience! Download this comprehensive lesson plan today and embark on a journey along the Silk Road together.

This resource includes:

- Teacher’s guide for a 2- 45-minute lesson

- 11 slides - A presentation

- 1 worksheet about silk road and Mongolian art

- 1 painting or coloring landscape - 3 options

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♻️Looking for a fun and engaging way to celebrate Earth Day this spring? These differentiated, Earth Day & recycling worksheet activities are the perfect way to help your students learn how to take care of our Earth, while practicing their literacy, math, science, social studies, and fine motor skills!

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✏️These worksheets are low prep! Simply print and go!

✏️Perfect for centers, early finishers, sub tub, independent seatwork, or extra practice!

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✅ Includes: (60 pages)

Social studies skills:

☑ Sort it out – recycle / compost / trash (2 pgs.)

☑ Recycle match (4 pgs.)

☑ Find and color (2 pgs.)

☑ Color the matches (6 pgs.)

Science skills:

☑ Nature walk (4 pgs.)

Literacy skills:

☑ Tracing vocabulary words (3 pgs.)

☑ Sentence scramble (2 pgs.)

☑ Trace and write (2 pgs.)

☑ Earth Day sentences (4 pgs.)

☑ Question words (1 pg.)

☑ Punctuation station (2 pgs.)

☑ Syllable Sort (2 pgs.)

☑ Word search (1 pg.)

Math skills:

☑ Ordinal numbers (1 pg.)

☑ Count and color (2 pgs.)

☑ Count and write (1 pg.)

☑ Energy ten frames (1 pg.)

☑ Math symbols (1 pg.)

☑ Add and recycle (1 pg.)

☑ Subtract and recycle (1 pg.)

☑ Size sort (1 pg.)

☑ Measuring mystery (2 pgs.)

☑ Count and graph (1 pg.)

☑ Puzzling patterns (1 pg.)

☑ Telling time (3 pgs.)

Fine motor skills:

☑ Cover page (1 pg.)

☑ Trace and color (1 pg.)

☑ Color and trace (4 pgs.)

☑ "I can help the Earth." drawing (1 pg.)

☑ 3x3 straight puzzle (1 pg.)

☑ 4x4 straight puzzle (1 pg.)

✅ Bonus: (63 pages)

☑ Table of contents (2 pgs.)

☑ What you need to know (1 pg.)

☑ Answer Key (60 pgs.)

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Guess the states with fact based clues and visuals. 25 states are included in part one. Instructions for individual/group play, and suggestions for use that offer interactive fun while learning about states. Sheets can be colored and displayed or used as is. Clues include: State Capitols with starred location Famous Statesmen Mottos Nicknames State Birds State Flowers States Included: 1. Virginia 2. Alaska 3. Iowa 4. Texas 5. North Dakota 6. Missouri 7. Utah 8. Kentucky 9. Rhode Island 10. Wisconsin 11. Hawaii 12. California 13. Ohio 14. Delaware 15. South Dakota 16. Arkansas 17. Montana 18. Idaho 19. Arizona 20. Oklahoma 21. New York 22. Florida 23. New Hampshire 24. Georgia 25. Vermont Perfect for assessment on states, building prior knowledge for units, introduction of state units, and states' reviews. Can be used to make student books or United States' bulletin board displays. Fun to play as an individual, team, or whole group game.

Do students need help understanding cause and effect? These cause and effect activities offer reinforcement and practice to produce great student essays.Step-by-step and easy-to-follow cause and effect activities include: Relationship Word Chart Fill-in-the-Blank Pearl Harbor Essay Activity 2 Fill-in-the Blank Organizers for Pearl Harbor 2 Cause and Effect Graphic Organizers for Generic History Writing 1 Pearl Harbor Cause & Effect Essay Assignments with Pre-writing 1 Generic History Cause & Effect Essay Assignment/Pre-writing Meets state and federal guidelines for ELA; meets state history guidelines. Help students easily understand cause and effect with this Pearl Harbor/generic history packet with visual graphic organizers. Use for test preparation and standardized test practice.

25 fun, fact-based, coloring and writing activities themed for Mardi Gras.

Includes:

History of Mardi Gras (Fact Based Timeline) with Timeline activity

Writing activities:

brochure, newspaper, poem, story with word bank, party invitation

Design and color your own:

float

brochure

newspaper

coin

crown

party invitation

mask

top hat

acrostic poem

King Cake

Krewe King & Queen

Mardi Gras images include:

beads,

coin,

crown,

fleur de lis,

King cake,

masks,

top hat,

shellfish, and more...

Meets CCSS and state writing guidelines and is fact based. Excellent for social studies/history lessons, shared curriculum ELA and social studies , flipped classrooms, introduction to Mardi Gras, state history assessment, genre studies for ELA, bulletin boards, writing centers, class displays, discussion starters, and arts and crafts fun for celebrating Mardi Gras in style!

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 of 20 coloring handouts--unlike others! Use for bulletin boards, class decorations, centers, gifts to others, and many more uses!

Students can chart Earth's changes from the beginning of time through the future with this 35 page, interactive timeline for students to make and share. Uses fact-based writing, inferencing skills, interpreting information, research skills, application of knowledge, and writing skills.

Includes handouts/printables of:

Directions

Extra Handout/Video Resources

5 Title pages

5 The End pages

My Earth Timeline page to fill in

Covers time periods:

Beginning of Earth

Compare/Contrast over how Earth was formed

Cambrian Period

Permian Period

Mesozoic Period

Forming of 7 Continents

Stone Age

Ice Age

Neolithic Period

Bronze Age and hieroglyphics

Pyramids/Stonehenge

Iron Age

Hellenistic Period

Roman Period

Byzantine Period

Middle Ages: Classic, Middle, Modern

Renaissance and Reformation

Enlightenment and Age of Reason

Industrial Revolution

20th and 21st Century

What about Earth's future?

A brief overview of Earth's time periods for students to learn about, and review then apply knowledge to complete their books. Can be used for assessment, journaling activities, history/social studies, for celebrating Earth Day, or as overview of unit on how Earth was formed and changed. Requires critical thinking skills for completion.