Fifth 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

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

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

If you have 10 minutes left in your social studies class and don't know what to teach, you will love these creative social studies teaching strategies!

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.

Learn how to use social studies stations in the Middle & High School classroom to increase student engagement. Includes link for a free station activity!

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

My Westward Expansion anchor chart 5th grade

Use picture books to teach social studies in your elementary classroom!

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.

5th Grade Social Studies Sequence and Pacing Guide FREE

Are you looking for ways to make your social studies lessons more engaging? Want to get your students out of their seats? A Gallery walk is a meaningful activity to add to your social studies units.

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

Reading Strategies to Teach in Social Studies

Students can travel across the globe without leaving the classroom. Check out these fun geography lessons for any grade and curriculum.

Looking for ways to integrate critical thinking skills into your social studies lessons? There are so many low-prep activities you can use that help elementary students practice thinking…

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