Social studies vocabulary activities

These 8 creative social studies vocabulary activities will be a great addition to your teaching and can be used with Google Drive!

As teachers we know that vocabulary is pivotal in students’ success. When I was growing up, our vocabulary activities consisted of looking up definitions in the dictionary and copying them down on notebook paper. Do you think I truly understood those vocabulary words? Not. One. Bit. In order to truly understand vocabulary words and what […]

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.

Let's dive into some new options to teach vocabulary, for those who have the time and energy to pursue them. In this post and podcast, I'm sharing ten ideas for making the study of vocabulary something students might even look forward to.

Try something new in Geography and World Cultures class. Have students create a one-pager assessment to highlight key features for each of the five themes of Social Studies (Geography, History, Economics, Government, Culture).

Welcome your students to social studies class with a freebie - Social Studies in Color! Helping your students feel engaged, welcome, and excited to attend social studies class sets the tone for the entire year. I

As Social Studies teachers, we understand the significance of a robust vocabulary in enhancing students' comprehension and critical thin...

Having a little time at the end of class is something my students look forward to because they have an opportunity to do fun five minute social studies activities. If you find yourself with a

Sensory figures, also known as body biographies, are a great social studies teaching strategy that can be used with interactive notebooks and help teach students how to take the perspective of… More

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