7th Grade Social Studies

This board will provide ideas for teaching social studies in a 7th grade classroom! The main focus will be common core US history. I love history projects…
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Do you need help teaching about Black History Month? Here are my four favorite YouTube videos for teaching about Black History Month (including one called: "Why Not Everyone Supports Black History Month” by PBSNews. These videos are short and will work with a variety of ages. These videos make a fun addition to any lessons, activities, or projects! #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #BlackHistory 7th Grade Social Studies, Teaching Social Studies, 7th Grade Classroom, School Classroom, Teaching Us History, Help Teaching, African American History Month, Black History Month, Teacher Blogs
4 Black History Month Videos for Kids
Do you need help teaching about Black History Month? Here are my four favorite YouTube videos for teaching about Black History Month (including one called: "Why Not Everyone Supports Black History Month” by PBSNews. These videos are short and will work with a variety of ages. These videos make a fun addition to any lessons, activities, or projects! #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #BlackHistory
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This teacher's guide will make teaching the 13 Colonies easy and provide you with all the resources you'll need! Included are free 13 Colonies lessons, videos, picture books, and primary sources. There is also a 13 Colonies timeline, pacing guide, and overview. #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #ColonialAmerica Social Studies Worksheets, Social Studies Classroom, Social Studies Activities, History Classroom, Middle School Us History, 8th Grade History, Middle Colonies
The Ultimate Guide to Teaching the 13 Colonies
This teacher's guide will make teaching the 13 Colonies easy and provide you with all the resources you'll need! Included are free 13 Colonies lessons, videos, picture books, and primary sources. There is also a 13 Colonies timeline, pacing guide, and overview. #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #ColonialAmerica
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7 Civil War Picture Books for Kids
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Need a Civil Rights project for kids? US History quote of the week is a FUN way to integrate reading strategies and the history of the Civil Rights movement.  Each week, students think deeply about the history quote by completing 5 literacy activities. Quote posters and task cards are provided. There are 4 weeks worth of lessons in this resource designed for 5th grade and middle school! #5thGrade # MiddleSchool #CivilRights 6th Grade Worksheets, Geography Worksheets, Writing Practice Worksheets, School Worksheets, Printable Worksheets, Literacy Strategies, Literacy Lessons
Civil Rights Movement Literacy Lesson
Need a Civil Rights project for kids? US History quote of the week is a FUN way to integrate reading strategies and the history of the Civil Rights movement. Each week, students think deeply about the history quote by completing 5 literacy activities. Quote posters and task cards are provided. There are 4 weeks worth of lessons in this resource designed for 5th grade and middle school! #5thGrade # MiddleSchool #CivilRights
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Bring 13 Colonies history to life for your kids with these fun and engaging videos! These videos make a fun addition to any lessons, activities, or projects! #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #CivilWar Third Grade Social Studies, Social Studies Lesson Plans, History Lesson Plans, Social Studies Notebook, Homeschool Social Studies, Social Studies Middle School, Social Studies Elementary
13 Colonies Videos for Students (with free worksheets)
Bring 13 Colonies history to life for your kids with these fun and engaging videos! These videos make a fun addition to any lessons, activities, or projects! #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #CivilWar
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Bring history to life for kids with this fun and engaging Civil War battles lesson! This lesson is especially great for kids in 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade! Enter your email and name to claim your free lesson! #activities #MiddleSchool #CivilWar Classroom Timeline, Online Homeschool
Free Civil War Battles Lesson
Bring history to life for kids with this fun and engaging Civil War battles lesson! This lesson is especially great for kids in 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade! Enter your email and name to claim your free lesson! #activities #MiddleSchool #CivilWar
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Do you need Civil War maps and worksheets? Here are 5 kid-friendly Civil War maps and worksheets to use with 5th-8th graders. I've also formatted the maps and worksheets in Google Slides to make it extremely easy for you to use in your classroom. I've included a map about the Underground Railroad, Slave States & Free States before the Civil War, Locations of Civil War Battles, and more. #5thgrade #middleschool #USHistory Teacher Help, Map Compass, Map Worksheets
5 Free Civil War Map Worksheets
Do you need Civil War maps and worksheets? Here are 5 kid-friendly Civil War maps and worksheets to use with 5th-8th graders. I've also formatted the maps and worksheets in Google Slides to make it extremely easy for you to use in your classroom. I've included a map about the Underground Railroad, Slave States & Free States before the Civil War, Locations of Civil War Battles, and more. #5thgrade #middleschool #USHistory
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Use these 5 primary sources to create fun Age of Exploration lessons, activities and projects for your kids! These photos and documents will help bring history to life in your classroom. #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #CivilWar World History Projects, World History Facts, Ancient World History, World History Lessons, History Memes, History Books, Art History, World History Classroom
Fun Age of Exploration Primary Resources
Use these 5 primary sources to create fun Age of Exploration lessons, activities and projects for your kids! These photos and documents will help bring history to life in your classroom. #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #CivilWar
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US History Quote of the Week is a FUN Civil Rights project for kids. Each day students complete literacy activities to learn more about the history quote. Quote posters and task cards are provided. This resource includes 4 weeks of lessons for 5th grade and middle school. #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #CivilRights Reading Comprehension Worksheets, Reading Strategies, Literacy Activities, Social Studies Resources
Civil Rights Movement Literacy Lesson
US History Quote of the Week is a FUN Civil Rights project for kids. Each day students complete literacy activities to learn more about the history quote. Quote posters and task cards are provided. This resource includes 4 weeks of lessons for 5th grade and middle school. #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #CivilRights
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Bring Civil War history to life for kids with this interactive unit complete with lesson plans, activities, projects, and answer keys! Help your students fall in love with history! These lessons and projects are especially great for kids in 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade. #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #Interactive Education Lesson Plans, Social Studies Teacher, Educational Resources
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Bring Civil War history to life for kids with this interactive unit complete with lesson plans, activities, projects, and answer keys! Help your students fall in love with history! These lessons and projects are especially great for kids in 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade. #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #Interactive
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What's the best way to introduce a US Constitution lesson or unit? Here are some exciting ideas for hooking your students and getting them excited to learn more. The ideas include a Constitution introductory video, primary source, picture book, and song. #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #Constitution #IntroduceLesson History Activities, History Teachers, Middle School Student
4 Engaging Ways to Introduce Your Constitution Unit
What's the best way to introduce a US Constitution lesson or unit? Here are some exciting ideas for hooking your students and getting them excited to learn more. The ideas include a Constitution introductory video, primary source, picture book, and song. #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #Constitution #IntroduceLesson
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This teacher's guide will make teaching the Age of Exploration easy and provide you with all the resources you'll need! Included are free Age of Exploration lessons, videos, picture books, and primary sources. There is also an Age of Exploration timeline, pacing guide, and overview. #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #AgeofExploration Teacher Stuff, Middle Ages, Classroom Ideas
The Ultimate Guide to Teaching the Age of Exploration
This teacher's guide will make teaching the Age of Exploration easy and provide you with all the resources you'll need! Included are free Age of Exploration lessons, videos, picture books, and primary sources. There is also an Age of Exploration timeline, pacing guide, and overview. #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #AgeofExploration
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Do you need help teaching about the history of St. Patrick's Day? Here is a great video that teaches about the origin of the holiday and its traditions. I've also provided a free ABC worksheet and a lesson plan. #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #StPatricksDay 8th Grade Ela
History of St. Patrick’s Day Video for Kids (Free Activity)
Do you need help teaching about the history of St. Patrick's Day? Here is a great video that teaches about the origin of the holiday and its traditions. I've also provided a free ABC worksheet and a lesson plan. #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #StPatricksDay
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US History Quote of the Week is a FUN Westward Expansion project for kids. Each day students complete literacy activities to learn more about the history quote. Quote posters and task cards are provided. This resource includes 4 weeks of lessons for 5th grade and middle school. #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #Westwardexpansion Literacy Task
These are great examples of how kids can have fun learning about the westward expansion from primary sources! Use these resources to create fun lessons, activities and projects for your kids! #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #westwardexpansion Middle School Classroom, Future Classroom, Student Teaching
6 Westward Expansion Primary Sources for Kids
These are great examples of how kids can have fun learning about the westward expansion from primary sources! Use these resources to create fun lessons, activities and projects for your kids! #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #westwardexpansion
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See-Think-Wonder graphic organizer acitivities to increase student engagement, encourage critical thinking, and add a little fun to your history lessons! This free worksheet can be used with primary sources, to introduce a history lesson, with gallery walks, and historical texts. #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #USHistory Middle School Life, Middle School Teachers, Wonder Activities
Free See-Think-Wonder Graphic Organizer
See-Think-Wonder graphic organizer acitivities to increase student engagement, encourage critical thinking, and add a little fun to your history lessons! This free worksheet can be used with primary sources, to introduce a history lesson, with gallery walks, and historical texts. #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #USHistory
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Bring Declaration of Independence history to life for kids with this interactive unit complete with lesson plans, activities, projects, and answer keys! Help your students fall in love with history! These lessons and projects are especially great for kids in 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade. Save yourself a ton of prep time and check it out today! #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #Interactive Social Studies Education, 4th Grade Social Studies, Math Education
Causes of the American Revolution Unit
Bring Declaration of Independence history to life for kids with this interactive unit complete with lesson plans, activities, projects, and answer keys! Help your students fall in love with history! These lessons and projects are especially great for kids in 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade. Save yourself a ton of prep time and check it out today! #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #Interactive
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This FREE Revolutionary War timeline makes a fun addition to any Revolutionary War history projects, activities, or lessons! Download it now and help your kids fall in love with history! #Interactive #CivilWar #History Interactive Activities, Interactive Notebooks
Free Revolutionary War Timeline for Kids
This FREE Revolutionary War timeline makes a fun addition to any Revolutionary War history projects, activities, or lessons! Download it now and help your kids fall in love with history! #Interactive #CivilWar #History
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Check out these 5 excellent Westward Expansion picture books for kids that are teacher approved and ready to use in your classroom today! #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #Westward Expansion #Picture Books Westward Expansion Lessons, Westward Movement, Mexican American War, American History, Early American
5 Westward Expansion Picture Books for Kids
Check out these 5 excellent Westward Expansion picture books for kids that are teacher approved and ready to use in your classroom today! #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #Westward Expansion #Picture Books
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The Clever Teacher
What's the best way to introduce a US Constitution lesson or unit? Here are some exciting ideas for hooking your students and getting them excited to learn more. The ideas include a Constitution introductory video, primary source, picture book, and song. #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #Constitution #IntroduceLesson American Heritage Girls, Kindergarten Schools
4 Engaging Ways to Introduce Your Constitution Unit
What's the best way to introduce a US Constitution lesson or unit? Here are some exciting ideas for hooking your students and getting them excited to learn more. The ideas include a Constitution introductory video, primary source, picture book, and song. #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #Constitution #IntroduceLesson
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This teacher's guide will make teaching the American Revolution easy and provide you with all the resources you'll need! Included are free American Revolution lessons, videos, picture books, and primary sources. There is also a timeline of events leading to the Declaration of Independence, pacing guide, and overview. #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #AmericanRevolution #DeclarationofIndependence American Revolution Middle School, Teaching Kids, American History Lessons
The Ultimate Guide to Teaching the American Revolution
This teacher's guide will make teaching the American Revolution easy and provide you with all the resources you'll need! Included are free American Revolution lessons, videos, picture books, and primary sources. There is also a timeline of events leading to the Declaration of Independence, pacing guide, and overview. #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #AmericanRevolution #DeclarationofIndependence
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This teacher's guide will make teaching the American Revolution easy and provide you with all the resources you'll need! Included are free American Revolution lessons, videos, picture books, and primary sources. There is also a timeline of events leading to the Declaration of Independence, pacing guide, and overview. #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #AmericanRevolution #DeclarationofIndependence
The Ultimate Guide to Teaching the American Revolution
This teacher's guide will make teaching the American Revolution easy and provide you with all the resources you'll need! Included are free American Revolution lessons, videos, picture books, and primary sources. There is also a timeline of events leading to the Declaration of Independence, pacing guide, and overview. #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #AmericanRevolution #DeclarationofIndependence
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Bring Westward Expansion history to life for kids with this interactive unit complete with lesson plans, activities, projects, and answer keys! Help your students fall in love with history! These lessons and projects are especially great for kids in 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade. Save yourself a ton of prep time and check it out today! #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #Interactive Education Quotes, Middle School History Activities, Westward Expansion Activities
Westward Expansion Unit for 5th Grade and Middle School
Bring Westward Expansion history to life for kids with this interactive unit complete with lesson plans, activities, projects, and answer keys! Help your students fall in love with history! These lessons and projects are especially great for kids in 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade. Save yourself a ton of prep time and check it out today! #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #Interactive
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Bring Westward Expansion history to life for kids with this interactive unit complete with lesson plans, activities, projects, and answer keys! Help your students fall in love with history! These lessons and projects are especially great for kids in 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade. Save yourself a ton of prep time and check it out today! #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #Interactive
Westward Expansion Unit for 5th Grade and Middle School
Bring Westward Expansion history to life for kids with this interactive unit complete with lesson plans, activities, projects, and answer keys! Help your students fall in love with history! These lessons and projects are especially great for kids in 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade. Save yourself a ton of prep time and check it out today! #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #Interactive
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This teacher's guide will make teaching about Westward Expansion easy and provide you with all the resources you'll need! Included are free Westward Expansion lessons, videos, picture books, and primary sources. There is also a timeline of events , pacing guide, and overview. #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #WestwardExpansion
The Ultimate Guide to Teaching Westward Expansion
This teacher's guide will make teaching about Westward Expansion easy and provide you with all the resources you'll need! Included are free Westward Expansion lessons, videos, picture books, and primary sources. There is also a timeline of events , pacing guide, and overview. #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #WestwardExpansion
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What's the best way to introduce a Revolutionary War lesson or unit? Here are some exciting ideas for hooking your students and getting them excited to learn more. The ideas include a Revolutionary War introductory video, primary source, picture book, and song. #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #RevolutionaryWar #IntroduceLesson Modern Classroom
4 Exciting Ways to Introduce Your Revolutionary War Unit
What's the best way to introduce a Revolutionary War lesson or unit? Here are some exciting ideas for hooking your students and getting them excited to learn more. The ideas include a Revolutionary War introductory video, primary source, picture book, and song. #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #RevolutionaryWar #IntroduceLesson
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We throw around the terms BC, AD, BCE, and CE all the time in social studies. But how well do our students really understand the sequence in which historical events take place? In this new year timeline activity, your students will build their knowledge of chronology as they analyze events from the last 4000 years. Cool Bulletin Boards, Websites For Students
New Year Historical Timeline Activity
We throw around the terms BC, AD, BCE, and CE all the time in social studies. But how well do our students really understand the sequence in which historical events take place? In this new year timeline activity, your students will build their knowledge of chronology as they analyze events from the last 4000 years.
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Here are 5 great middle school history test prep websites and descriptions of how teachers can use them in the classroom. These websites are great for 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade. Included in my list are Khan Academy and Crash Course US History. #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #TestPrep Social Studies Test Prep, Teacher Resources, Crash Course Us History
My 5 Favorite Middle School History Test Prep Resources
Here are 5 great middle school history test prep websites and descriptions of how teachers can use them in the classroom. These websites are great for 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade. Included in my list are Khan Academy and Crash Course US History. #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #TestPrep
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