5th grade social studies

5th Grade Social Studies is where it's at, my friends! In this blog post, I will share how I sequence, plan, and make social studies fun for my students. I'm fortunate to have found my niche

5th Grade Social Studies Sequence and Pacing Guide FREE

You're teaching social studies, yay! If you need ideas on how to start the year in 5th grade social studies, you've come to the right place! The first week of social studies class sets the

A list of Early American activities for 5th-grade social studies to help students understand the importance of history.

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Teaching Social Studies is so much more than dates, people, and events of bygone years. History can inspire students, impart valuable lessons, and help students to think critically. If you are hoping to breathe new

Reading Strategies to Teach in Social Studies

Learning about ancient civilizations doesn't have to be a bore. Make lessons about ancient Greece, ancient India, ancient Rome, and other ancient civilizations exciting with this collection of hands-on Social Studies projects. Perfect for any middle school classroom, these ancient history lessons combine creativity and rigor.

Read about 5 of my favorite ways I'll be using using white boards in social studies this year.

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There's nothing better than listening to your teacher read a book about the historical event/time period you're learning about in class! I have been an upper elementary teacher for my entire teaching career (15 years) and

Teaching American government to elementary students doesn't have to be boring. Instead, engage and inspire students, while teaching essential

Interactive Notebooks are a great way to engage students in class, use multiple learning styles and for students to take ownership in the learning process.

Dreading a classroom management nightmare at the end of your social studies block? Try some of these quick and easy 5 minute social studies activity ideas to keep your 5th grade students engaged right up until the bell. With a variety of low prep ideas, you will be able to pull out these social studies activities whenever you have a few minutes to spare!

Are your students loving their social studies classroom or are they feeling that it is an extension of their ELA class? Are you wondering how to increase student engagement in the classroom so that your student cannot wait to come into your classroom and learn? Keep reading for ideas to incorporate all learning styles into ... Read more

Diverse Peoples of the West, Manifest Destiny, Westward Expansion, anchor chart, 4th - 5th grade

Causes of the American Revolution Anchor Chart. American Revolution Anchor Chart 5th grade Social Studies