Social Studies Teaching Resources for 5th Grade
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Math in the Real World - Budgeting Planning Project
Introduce your students to the world of making a budget with an immersive “It’s My Life” budgeting for kids project.
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Lewis and Clark Expedition - RACES Writing Strategy Worksheets
Practice using the RACES writing strategy for text evidence with a Lewis and Clark Passage, graphic organizer, and worksheet.
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Levels of Government Worksheet - Responsibilities of Each Level
Sort the duties of state, local, and national government with a free sorting worksheet.
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Boston Tea Party - RACES Writing Strategy Worksheet
Integrate reading, writing, and American history with a worksheet about the Boston Tea Party using the RACES writing strategy for text evidence.
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Diagram of a Volcano - Labeling Worksheet
Label the diagram of a volcano with a printable volcano worksheet.
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Three Branches of Government Sort
Learn about the branches of the U.S. government, each branch's responsibilities and those that are involved in each branch using a sorting activity.
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The Constitution for Kids - Bill of Rights Word Search
Find and discuss words related to Constitution Day with a printable Bill of Rights word search.
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Using Coordinate Grids-Map Skills Worksheets
A set of 13 worksheets to help teach map skills to students.
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Landforms of the World - Brochure Template
Add to your bank of landform project ideas with a free Landform Research Brochure.
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Balancing a Budget – Worksheet
Practice how to balance a budget with this financial literacy worksheet.
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The Great State Of... State Research Template
A free template for students to identify important aspects of their state.
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Financial Records Independent Game
Engage your students with an independent game while learning how to keep and use financial records.
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Henry Hudson Comprehension Worksheet
Discover famous explorers like Henry Hudson with printable reading comprehension activities.
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Free U.S. Mountains, Rivers, and Land Features Worksheet
Apply knowledge of the major U.S. land features, mountains, and rivers with a map labeling worksheet.
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The Pony Express - Comprehension Passage Worksheet
Teach your students how to write a constructed response paragraph and integrate grade level Social studies concepts with a free Pony Express worksheet and ten-question comprehension assessment.
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Inspirational Woman Profile: Malala Yousafzai – Comprehension Worksheet
A comprehension task to use when learning about Malala Yousafzai.
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Illustrated Landform Vocabulary Word Wall
Show your students examples of different landforms with a set of printable Landform word and picture cards.
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Cinco de Mayo - Instructional Slide Deck
Promote cultural awareness and learn about Cinco de Mayo with an instructional slide presentation.
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Election Word Wall Cards – Election Vocabulary
A ballot-themed word wall template to use for teaching election vocabulary.
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A Historic Movement – Teaching Presentation
Introduce students to the people and events of the American civil rights movement with this 17-slide PowerPoint presentation.
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Poppy Craft - Pop Art Template
Create unique Veterans Day poppy crafts with a printable roll-a-design poppy art activity.
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13 Colonies Reading Passages - New England, Southern, and Middle Colonies
Build reading comprehension skills and knowledge of the New England, Southern, and Middle colonies with printable comprehension worksheets.
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Executive Branch Worksheet Pack
Learn about the leaders and responsibilities of the Executive Branch of the United States government with printable comprehension worksheets.
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Three Branches of Government Mini Workbook
Learn about the branches of the U.S. government, each branch's responsibilities, and those involved in each branch using a printable government workbook for kids.
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Causes and Effects of the Civil War - Slide Deck
Uncover the causes of the American Civil War with an instructional slide deck.
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The Industrial Revolution Timeline Worksheet
Craft a chronological timeline for students to model the progression of events during the Industrial Revolution.
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American Hero Triorama Project
Identify and encourage research into notable American and Texan heroes with a triorama project.
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Word Search - Memorial Day Words for Upper Grades
Build vocabulary skills with this Memorial Day word search for upper grades.
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Henry Ford Mini Book
Provide students with cross-curricular social studies and reading instruction with a printable Henry Ford for Kids mini book.
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Snakes and Ladders Game Board Template
Create a fun activity for any subject area with this black-and-white board game template.
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Native American Regions of North America - Indigenous Groups Interactive
Review learning objectives related to the indigenous tribes of North America with a self-checking interactive activity.
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The World's Oceans - Compare and Contrast Activity
Compare and contrast the world’s five oceans with this set of information cards and Venn diagram template.