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Our social studies printables, lessons, and quizzes will enhance your curriculum in all areas of study. Use these literature guides, maps, references, and technology resources to teach students about geography, government, diversity, families, and religion. You'll find biographies of famous mathematicians, scientists, athletes, civil rights leaders, and more! Students will enjoy celebrating holidays with educational games, crossword puzzles, art projects, and music activities for social studies.
Printables, Grades K-2
Christmas Printable Book (Grades K-2)
World Map (Black and White)
My Christmas Wish List
A Thanksgiving Quilt
Native American Picture Writing
Snowman Mobile
A Thanksgiving Poem
More Popular Social Studies Printables
Printables, Grades 3-5
Thanksgiving Match-Up & Vocabulary
Christmas Printable Book (Grades 3-5)
Indian Symbols and Meanings
The Measurement Elf
Indian Sign Language Chart
Collage Christmas Tree
Snowflake
More Popular Social Studies Printables
Printables, Grades 6-8
Make Your Own Totem Pole
Stained Glass Window
Maps & Activities Printable Book (Grades 4-12)
Discussion Guide for The Mayflower and the Pilgrims' New World
Indians and Pilgrims
Advertising Techniques
Hanukkah or Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights
More Popular Social Studies Printables
Printables, Grades 9-12
Map of the World
Feeling Words Chart
Pilgrims Meet the New World
U.S. Map with State Capitals
United States Map (Outline)
Poetic Language
Blank American Flag
More Popular Social Studies Printables
Lesson Plans, Grades K-5
The Wampanoag Indians: A Thanksgiving Lesson
Pilgrim Unit (7 lessons)
Winter Holidays
Holiday Poems
Hands & Feet Reindeer Heads
Holiday Paper Chains
Planning for the Voyage - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 1 of 7)
More Popular Social Studies Lesson Plans
Lesson Plans, Grades 6-12
The First Thanksgiving - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 5 of 7)
Aboard the Mayflower - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 2 of 7)
Conflict Resolution Activities
Thanksgiving: Multiple Perspectives
Billie Holiday's Song "Strange Fruit"
Many Ways to Resolve Conflict
William Bradford's Mayflower Passenger List
More Popular Social Studies Lesson Plans
Quizzes
A Traditional Christmas Quiz
Christmas Word Problems
Three Branches of Government Quiz
States and Capitals Quiz
Christmas Origins Quiz
December Holidays Quiz
Santa's Spelling Quiz
More Popular Social Studies Quizzes
References
Thanksgiving Fact Sheet
Christopher Columbus Facts
Indian Pudding
Kwanzaa Symbols & Celebration
Lincoln's Thanksgiving Proclamation
Barack Obama
U.S. President's Cabinet
More Popular Social Studies References
Slideshows
Favorite Christmas Art Activities Slideshow
World Maps Slideshow
Favorite December Holiday Printables Slideshow, Grades K-4
United States Maps Slideshow
Top 10 Stocking-Stuffer Gift Ideas
Top 10 Christmas Movies
Favorite Hanukkah Activities Slideshow, Grades K-4
More Social Studies Slideshows
Graphic Organizers
Immigration Venn Diagram
Decision Making Graphic Organizer
Decision Matrix
KWL Chart - Moving and Working
City vs. Country
Games & Puzzles, Grades K-5
Favorite Thanksgiving Activities Slideshow, Grades K-2
Favorite Thanksgiving Activities Slideshow, Grades 3-6
Holiday Bingo (K-4)
Holiday Bingo
Holiday Memory Game
Make and Play the Dreidel Game
Getting to Know You Bingo
More Popular Social Studies Games & Puzzles
Games & Puzzles, Grades 6-8
Christmas Songs Word Puzzles
Three Branches, One Government
Cheyenne Native American Game
State Capital Word Search
The Original Thirteen States I
Election Vocabulary Bingo
Economics Vocabulary
More Popular Social Studies Games & Puzzles
Bulletin Boards
People Who Keep Us Safe Bulletin Board
Immigration Bulletin Board
Friends Are Fun! Bulletin Board
Career Bulletin Board
United States Flag Bulletin Board
United States Flag Bulletin Board Example
Who's in the News Bulletin Board
More Social Studies Bulletin Boards
Educational Technology Resources
What Is Kwanzaa?
A Day in the Life of Colonial America
Family Tree PowerPoint Presentation
Oregon Trail
American Government Structure PowerPoint Slide Show
African-American Heroes
The Era of Thomas Jefferson
More Popular Technology Resources for Social Studies
Back to School Resources
The Gingerbread Man
Problem Solving Sheet
Substitute Teacher Information
Effective Accommodations for IEPs
Self-Portrait
Decision Making Sheet
The IEP Cycle: The General Educator's Role
More Popular Social Studies Activities for Back to School
Art & Social Studies Connected
Native American Indian Crafts
A Winter Tree
Starch Poinsettias
Macaroni Ornaments
Thanksgiving Placemats
Hands-On Christmas Tree or Wreath
Winter Holiday Bookmarks
More Popular Art Activities for Social Studies Class
Music & Social Studies Connected
Visualizing Jazz Scenes of the Harlem Renaissance
Native American Musical Instruments
African-American Gospel Music
Introduction to Mariachi Music
Native American Instruments
Describing Drum Beats in Native American Music
Traditional Circle Game from Puerto Rico
More Popular Music Activities for Social Studies Class
Mathematics & Social Studies Connected
Christmas Activities
Tree Decorations
Decorate a Tree
Santa's Workshop
Mrs. Claus Helps Santa Get Ready
The Elves' Chocolates
A Jingle Bell Necklace
More Popular Math & Social Studies Resources
Science & Social Studies Connected
Christmas Worksheets & Quizzes
Animal Farm
Winter Holidays Article
Winter Holidays Chart
Winter Holidays Vocabulary Worksheet
It's Winter Weather
Weather Graph
More Popular Social Studies Activities for Science Class
Literature Resources for Social Studies
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever -- Project Ideas
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever -- Grammar Work
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever -- Test A
Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever -- Essay Topics
Sarah Morton's Day, Samuel Eaton's Day, & Tapenum's Day
Maniac Magee
More Popular Literature Resources for Social Studies
Language Arts & Social Studies Connected
Seasons Greetings Around the World
Number the Stars
The Polar Express Teacher's Guide
Stone Fox: A Collection of Lessons
The House on Mango Street
The Keeping Quilt
Christmas Stories
More Popular Language Arts Activities for Social Studies
Physical Education & Social Studies Connected
Jackie Robinson -- Coloring Page
Name That State
What Are the Modern Olympics?
Basketball Around the World
Australia Poster
Modified Orienteering
Olympics and Politics Research Questions
More Physical Education Activities for Social Studies
Health, Nutrition, & Social Studies Connected
How Has Technology Improved Life at Various Stages?
New England Cooking
Cranberry-Nut Bread
New England Cooking Worksheet
Death and the Grief Reaction Process
Jewish Knish Recipe
What Are Some Bacterial Diseases?
More Popular Social Studies Activities for Health & Nutrition
Emotional Issues & Social Studies Connected
U.S. Place Names Show Our Diversity
Even Though I'm Lavender
The Rodney King Riots
Talking About Stereotypes
Supporting Tolerance and Cultural Understanding at Home and Around the World
More Popular Social Studies Resources on Emotional Issues
Religion Resources
Dreidel Games
Create a Menorah Gallery
Hanukkah History
Making a Hanukkah Card
Hanukkah Facts Quiz
Bodhi Day or Buddha's Enlightenment
Day of the Dead
More Religion Resources
Thanksgiving & Social Studies Connected
Wampanoag Thanksgiving Worksheet
Make a Corn Necklace
A Not-So Traditional Thanksgiving
Wampanoag Thanksgiving -- Answer Key
The First Winter - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 4 of 7)
Today's Pilgrim Worksheet
Life in Plymouth - Pilgrim Study Unit (lesson 6 of 7)
More Popular Thanksgiving Activities for Social Studies
December Holidays & Social Studies Connected
December Holidays Printables Slideshow (K-2)
December Holidays Printables Slideshow (3-5)
The Story of Hanukkah
Beaded Snowflakes
Kwanzaa Candles
Teacher's Guide to Jan Brett's Gingerbread Friends
Cotton Ball Holiday Cards
More Popular December Holidays Activities for Social Studies
Geography Activities
Map Library – the World
Map Library – United States
Map of Continents
Map of the United States
Map of Northeast United States
Western Hemisphere Map
Latitude and Longitude
More Geography Teacher Resources
States Resources
A Long Way from Chicago and A Year Down Yonder
Geography & Maps Printables Slideshow
Map of Southeast United States
Map of Southwest United States
U.S. Geography Printable Book (3-6)
Map of Midwest United States
Geography Worksheets
More States – Teacher Resources
Government Resources
1984
The Declaration of Independence and Your Own Rights
Educator's Guide to Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope
Write a Letter to the President
The Presidential Election Process
All About the Boston Tea Party
What Is Veterans Day?
More Government Resources for Teachers
U.S. Constitution Resources
Class Constitution and U.S. Constitution: Background and Preamble
The Bill of Rights and Constitutional Amendments
Colonial Times – Everyday Things
Colonial Times: Heritage Handwriting
The Bill of Rights
Amendments to the Constitution: Voting
Constitution and the Bill of Rights Quiz
More U.S. Constitution Resources for Teachers
Elections Resources
So You Want to Be President?
U.S. Election Vocabulary
Classroom Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Inaugural Poetry
Reading Guide for Hillary Rodham Clinton: Dreams Taking Flight
U.S. President: Facts
Reading Guide for My Dad, John McCain
More Elections – Teacher Resources
Immigration Resources
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
Ellis Island
Today's Pilgrims Vocabulary
The Pilgrim Story
Immigration Picture Prompts
The House on Mango Street Writing Activity
A Step from Heaven
More Immigration Teacher Resources
International Day of Peace Resources
Sign of the Beaver
Jerry Spinelli on Milkweed
Hiroshima
Paper Doll Cut-Outs
What Is War?
Exploring Cultural Points of View
Peace Begins With You
More International Day of Peace – Teacher Resources
Civil Rights Resources
Rosa Parks Coloring Page
Martin Luther King Jr, Civil Rights Leader
Martin Luther King Jr Coloring Page
Pictorial Timeline of Dr. Martin Luther King's Life
Conspiracy Theories Behind Martin Luther King's Assassination
Martin Luther King, Jr. Receives the Nobel Peace Prize
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Life
More Popular Civil Rights Resources
Families Resources
Sign of the Beaver
The Keeping Quilt
Stellaluna
Wuthering Heights
A Long Way from Chicago and A Year Down Yonder
In All Kinds of Weather
A Day in the Life of Colonial America
More Families - Teacher Resources
Jobs & Careers Resources
The Gingerbread Man
Community Helpers: Matching
Community & Careers Printables Slideshow
What Is Child Labor?
Transcript of Authors Live with Jerry Spinelli
People Who Keep Us Safe Bulletin Board
Women and World War II
More Jobs/Careers Teacher Resources
Homes Resources
Woodland Indians -- Wigwams and Longhouses
Building with Toothpicks and Marshmallows
Plains Indians -- Tipis
Coastal Indians -- Longhouses
Life on the Prairie
Desert Indians -- Hogans and Pueblos
On the Far Side of the Mountain
More Homes – Resources for Teachers
Biographies for Social Studies
Famous Mathematicians
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley's Journal
Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl
Educator's Guide to Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope
Rosa Parks Coloring Page
An Autobiographical Poem
Martin Luther King Jr, Civil Rights Leader
More Popular Biography Activities for Social Studies
Explorers Resources
Pilgrim Fact Cards
Christopher Columbus Facts
Native American Indian Crafts
Pilgrims Meet the New World
Pedro's Journal
Map Making, Floor Plans & Map Reading
Chart Columbus's Voyages
More Explorers – Teacher Resources
Heroes Resources
The Miracle Worker
Jerry Spinelli on Milkweed
The Miracle Worker: Synopsis, Ideas, and Writing Connections
The Miracle Worker -- The Challenge
Firefighter's Hat
Veterans Day Newspaper
My Brother Sam Is Dead Answer Key
More Heroes – Resources for Teachers
Pilgrims Resources
Favorite Thanksgiving Activities Slideshow, Grades K-2
Favorite Thanksgiving Activities Slideshow, Grades 3-6
Pilgrim Unit (7 lessons)
Pilgrim Hat Math
Thanksgiving Match-Up & Vocabulary
A Thanksgiving Quilt
Thanksgiving Questions
More Pilgrims – Teacher Resources
Diversity Resources
Seasons Greetings Around the World
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
Thanks Around the World
Self-Portrait
An Immigrant's Story
Multicultural Statue of Liberty
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson -- Projects
More Diversity Teacher Resources
Martin Luther King Jr Resources
Activities for African Folk Tales
African-American Gospel Music
Martin Luther King Jr Coloring Page
Pictorial Timeline of Dr. Martin Luther King's Life
Conspiracy Theories Behind Martin Luther King's Assassination
Martin Luther King, Jr. Receives the Nobel Peace Prize
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Life
More Martin Luther King Jr Resources for Teachers
Black History Month Resources
Maniac Magee
Kwanzaa Candles
What Is Kwanzaa?
Indentured Servants' Experiences 1600-1700
Billie Holiday's Song "Strange Fruit"
African Folk Tales: Background Information
Visualizing Jazz Scenes of the Harlem Renaissance
More Black History Month – Teacher Resources
Asian-American History Resources
Chinese Symbols
A Step from Heaven
Chinese New Year Picture
All About Chinese New Year
Gung Hay Fat Choy
Asian-American History Quiz
Asian-American Heritage Through Literature
More Asian-Pacific-American History – Teacher Resources
Hispanic-Heritage Resources
Passport to Learning
Puerto Rican Discovery Day
Puerto Rican Folk Tale
Sharing the Hispanic-American Heritage Experience
Spanish and Latino Influence on Music and Dance
Famous Figures with Hispanic Heritage
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
More Hispanic-Heritage Resources for Teachers
Native American Resources
The Wampanoag Indians: A Thanksgiving Lesson
Native American Picture Writing
A Thanksgiving Poem
Indian Symbols and Meanings
Wampanoag Thanksgiving Worksheet
Thanksgiving Fact Sheet
Indian Sign Language Chart
More Native Americans - Teacher Resources
Women's History Month Resources
Leaders in Women's Suffrage Movement
The Declaration of Independence and Your Own Rights
American History Activities
Paper Quilts
Minty: A Story of Young Harriet Tubman
Susan B. Anthony
Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl -- Test A
More Women's History – Teacher Resources
Additional Social Studies Resources
Map Library
Popular Animal Resources for Social Studies
Popular Creative Writing Activities for Social Studies
Popular Food Resources for Social Studies
Popular Graphing Activities for Social Studies Class
Popular Inventions Activities for Social Studies
Popular Maps & Globes Resources
Popular Social Studies Resources for Reading Class
Popular Twentieth-Century Social Studies Activities
Popular World War II Social Studies Activities

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