Social Studies Teaching Resources for 1st Grade
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Day of the Dead - Skeleton Craft Activity
Promote cultural awareness make a Dancing Calavera craft for Dia de Muertos.
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Counting Clip Cards - Columbus Day
Practice counting objects with a Columbus Day math activity.
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U.S. Mountain and River Interactive Clip Cards
Identify the major rivers and mountains in the United States with a set of Google Slides interactive clip cards.
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Veterans Day Thank You Cards
Show military servicemen and women appreciation with this set of 3 creative greeting cards for Veterans Day.
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Continents and Oceans Scoot! Game
Learn to locate and identify the continents and oceans on Earth with a game of SCOOT!
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Need vs. Want Bingo Game
Enhance your primary grade economics lessons with a few rounds of Needs vs. Wants Bingo!
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Needs and Wants Writing Center Activity
Combine Social studies and writing content with a set of Needs and Wants writing prompts for first grade.
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Community Helpers Discussion Cards
Spark conversations about the roles of different community helpers with a set of Community Helper Discussion Cards.
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Needs and Wants Google Interactive
Differentiate between needs and wants in the community with a Google Interactive Activity.
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Maps and Globes-Exit Tickets
Assess student map and globe skills with twenty exit ticket worksheets.
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Differentiated Geographic Location Project-Primary and Upper Elementary
Uncover how geographic location affects the culture, customs, clothing, food, and overall lifestyle of humans with a differentiated research project.
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Traits of Good Citizens Matching Activity
Identify and match characteristics of good citizens with a vocabulary-building exercise.
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How to Be a Good Citizen - Sorting Center
Grow a new batch of good citizens with a citizenship sorting activity.
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Branches of Government Scoot
Learn about the branches of the U.S. government using an exciting game of Scoot!
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U.S. Government - Vocabulary Match
Build vocabulary of government concepts with a U.S. government vocabulary matching activity.
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Memorial Day Teaching Presentation
Reflect and show respect on Memorial Day with this informative teaching presentation.
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Women's History Month Word Wall
Celebrate important terms, events, and people in women’s history with this set of 37 vocabulary cards for your classroom word wall.
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Cardinal Directions - Instructional Slide Deck
An editable PowerPoint to use when teaching your students about cardinal directions.
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Who Is Harriet Tubman? – Shared Reading and Activity
Learn about Harriet Tubman and her work in the abolitionist movement with this 15-slide read-along PowerPoint presentation.
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Wanted Poster Template
Download and print a free wanted poster template to use as a history project.
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Field Journal Entry Worksheet
A journal entry worksheet to use during field work.
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Communication Changes Over Time Worksheet
A sequencing activity to use when exploring how communication devices have changed over time.
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Discovering the Past Worksheet
A worksheet to use when discussing how to discover information about the past.
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Daily Life - Past and Present
A worksheet to use when exploring daily life in the past and present.
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Map of The United States - Labeling Activity
Discover the location and position of America's states with this labeling activity.
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Communication Then and Now - Worksheet
A worksheet for students to illustrate how communication methods and devices have changed over time.
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Transportation Then and Now - Worksheet
A set of 2 worksheets for students to identify how transportation has changed over time.
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Popular Toys from the Present Day - Worksheet
A set of 2 worksheets for students to illustrate popular toys from the present day.
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Firefighter Coloring Sheets
Highlight the brave heroes that protect the community with printable Firefighter Coloring Pages.
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Transportation Word Wall Vocabulary
Create a fun transportation word wall with a set of printable word and picture cards featuring different modes of transport.
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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.