Social Studies Teaching Resources for 5th Grade
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Free U.S. Mountains, Rivers, and Land Features Worksheet
Apply knowledge of the major U.S. land features, mountains, and rivers with a map labeling worksheet.
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American Symbols and Monuments Posters
Promote patriotism, decorate your classroom, and teach your students the beauty of America with a set of 12 American symbol and monument posters.
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Labeled Map of the United States
Teach your students about the geography of the United States of America with this detailed map.
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Human Rights Match-Up Activity
A match-up activity to consolidate the students' knowledge of how human rights affect their own lives.
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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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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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Understanding the Preamble Worksheets
Sequence and understand the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution with printable Preamble activity sheets.
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History of Flight Reading Comprehension Passage
Read and learn about innovations in aviation with a printable reading comprehension activity.
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The World's Oceans - Comprehension Worksheet
Explore the world’s five oceans with this detailed comprehension passage and related questions.
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The Great Depression Mini Book
Use this nonfiction printable mini book and cloze guided notes sheet to teach your students about the Great Depression.
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World Biomes Map
Locate and explore the different biomes of the world with this engaging classroom poster.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt Facts and Details Comprehension Pack
Read and learn about Franklin Delano Roosevelt with a reading passage and comprehension questions.
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Balancing a Budget – Worksheet
Practice how to balance a budget with this financial literacy worksheet.
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The American Flag Poster Project
Use this printable worksheet to make American flags with your students and learn about this important American symbol in social studies.
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World War II Word Search
Build academic vocabulary skills with a World War 2 word search for 5th graders.
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Math in the Real World - Budgeting Planning Project
Introduce your students to the world of making a budget with an immersive “It’s My Life” budgeting for kids project.
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Branches of Government For Kids - Instructional Slides
Teach your students the roles and responsibilities of the three branches of the United States government with an instructional slide deck.
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Industrial Revolution Instructional Slide Deck
Teach your students about the inventions and effects of the Industrial Revolution with an animated and engaging Industrial Revolution slide deck.
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Native Americans of the Southwest Mini Book
Explore the rich history and traditions of the Southwest Native American tribes with a printable mini-book.
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The Holocaust Mini Book
Blend reading and social studies content with a printable book about the Holocaust, designed with elementary and middle school students in mind.
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The Holocaust - Reading and Writing Worksheets
Integrate reading, writing, and world history with a group of Holocaust reading passages, comprehension questions, and writing worksheets.
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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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The Holocaust Instructional Slide Deck
Lead your students through one of the darkest periods in human history with an instructional slide deck about the Holocaust.
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The Holocaust - Timeline Worksheet and Passage
Craft a chronological timeline for students to visually model the events leading up to, during, and after the Holocaust.
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5 Themes of Geography Poster Pack
Help your students visualize the 5 themes of geography with this poster set
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13 Colonies Map Quiz
Locate and identify the 13 original colonies of the United States with a map labeling assessment.
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Memorial Day Bulletin Board Display and Craft Activity
Reflect on those who have served our country with a Memorial Day craft and bulletin board kit.
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French and Indian War - Brochure Project Template
Create a graphic summary of the French and Indian War with a brochure template.
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The Intolerable Acts Worksheets
Practice close reading strategies, vocabulary, and writing skills with an Intolerable Acts worksheet and writing prompt.
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Westward Expansion Close Reading and Writing Pack
Enhance your students' close reading strategies, vocabulary, and writing skills with a Westward Expansion reading passage and accompanying activities.
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Thirteen Colonies Brochure Project
Provide your students a 13 colonies project to end your unit on American colonization.
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Moving West- Constructed Response Writing Worksheet
Teach your students how to write a good constructed response and integrate grade level Social studies concepts with a Westward Expansion-based Constructed Response worksheet and graphic organizer.