Social Studies Teaching Resources for 5th Grade
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Chinese Dragon Puppet – Craft Activity
Bring the Chinese dragon to life with this dragon puppet craft activity.
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How to Draw a Soldier Directed Drawing
Celebrate Veterans Day at school and encourage creativity with a How to Draw a Soldier directed drawing activity.
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The Day of the Dead Word Search
Introduce vocabulary surrounding the Mexican holiday known as “The Day of the Dead” with a printable word search.
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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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Famous Women in History - Biography Lap Book Template
Create an interactive biography of an inspirational woman with a biography lapbook.
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President's Day Crafts - Biography Writing Template
Encourage students to dive into writing a biography Abraham Lincoln or George Washington with a printable Presidents’ Day Craft template.
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Abraham Lincoln - 3rd Grade Reading Comprehension Pack
Celebrate Presidents' Day and discover the accomplishments of Abraham Lincoln with a printable reading comprehension activity pack for 3rd grade and up.
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Methods of Payment Mini-Book
Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of different methods of payment with this mini-book.
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Early Explorers - Robert de La Salle Reading Passage
Learn about Robert de la Salle and his worldly explorations with a printable reading passage and comprehension questions.
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World War I Flipbook
Discover the causes and major events of World War I with a WWI Flipbook.
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Ruth Bader Ginsberg Comprehension Activity
Learn about the life of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg with a reading comprehension passage, assessment, and vocabulary practice worksheets.
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Native American Tribes in Texas - Reading Passage Worksheets
Blend reading and social studies standards with a pack of reading passages and comprehension activities about the Native American tribes in Texas.
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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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Black History in Politics Timeline
Craft an illustrated timeline for students to explore politically significant moments of the last 3 centuries.
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Founding Fathers Compare/Contrast Worksheet
Compare and contrast America’s founding fathers with a set of compare and contrast Venn diagrams for kids.
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Black History Profile: Amelia Boynton - Comprehension Worksheet
Review our profile on civil rights activist Amelia Boynton and answer questions to reinforce understanding.
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Black History Profile: Carol Moseley Braun - Comprehension Worksheet
Review our profile on Illinois Senator Carol Moseley Braun and answer questions to reinforce understanding.
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If I Were President ...
A Presidents' Day writing activity.
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'I Have a Dream' Mobile
Celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. with this ‘I Have a Dream’ craft.
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Year of the Ox – String Puppet Craft Template
A Lunar New Year-themed ‘Year of the Ox’ string puppet template.
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Compass Directions Worksheet
A worksheet to use when exploring grids, grid references and direction.
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Compass Points Worksheet
A worksheet showing the 8 major compass points.
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World Map Poster
Teach your students about the continents and countries of the world with this detailed map.
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United Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Child Flashcards
A set of flashcards outlining the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Child
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Map of the Regions of Asia
A map showing the layout, regions and major countries of Asia.
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Our Belonging Map Bulletin Board Display
Investigate your students’ heritage with this belonging map to display in the classroom.
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Flags of the World Chart Pack
A set of 195 posters depicting the flags of the world's nations.
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Dragon Coloring Pages
Create colorful Chinese dragon art to celebrate the Lunar New Year in the classroom with a pack of printable dragon coloring sheets.
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Chinese Dragon Art Activity for Kids
Print a creative Chinese dragon art activity for kids to celebrate Lunar New Year in the classroom.
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Asian Zodiac Calendars Poster Pack
A set of posters showing the Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese zodiac calendars.
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Year of the Dragon – Paper Lantern Craft
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with this Chinese New Year paper lantern craft activity.
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3D Poppy Craft With Writing Prompts
Create unique Veterans Day crafts with a printable 3D poppy template with writing prompts