Engaging SOCIAL STUDIES resources
for Grades 3-5
Ideas and strategies for teaching upper elementary social studies that are low-prep and easy to implement in a short amount of time!
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Help your 3rd-5th grade students learn standards-based social studies concepts with these minimal-prep and engaging lessons and activities.
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This podcast is perfect for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade teachers who want bring social studies to life! Listen in for ways to make it manageable, fun, and best of all – rewarding for both you and your students!
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Westward Expansion Worksheets Lewis and Clark Social Studies Passages Task Cards
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Black History Month Passage Reading Comprehension Activity Biography Task Cards
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U.S. History 5th Grade Vocabulary Word Wall Cards Bulletin Boards BUNDLE
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U.S Citizenship and Culture 5th Grade Vocabulary Word Wall Cards Bulletin Boards
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U.S. History in the 20th 21st Century 5th Vocab Word Wall Cards Bulletin Boards
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U.S. History in the 19th Century 5th Vocabulary Word Wall Cards Bulletin Boards
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U.S. Government and Economics 5th Vocabulary Word Wall Cards Bulletin Boards
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Thirteen Colonies & American Revolution Vocab Word Wall Cards Bulletin Boards
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4th Grade Texas History Social Studies Curriculum – YEARLONG BUNDLE TEKS-Aligned
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5th Grade Social Studies Curriculum – Regions of the U.S. Unit – TEKS-Aligned
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3rd Grade Social Studies Curriculum – Map and Globe Skills Unit – TEKS-Aligned
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5th Grade U.S. History Social Studies Curriculum – YEARLONG BUNDLE TEKS-Aligned
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3rd Grade Communities Social Studies Curriculum YEAR-ROUND BUNDLE – TEKS-Aligned
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Enneagram Personality Types for Big Kids – Community Building Activities
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Classroom Reward Coupons for Classroom Economy
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Black History Month Biography Posters | Bulletin Boards | Quotes and Activities
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4th Grade Social Studies Curriculum – Republic of Texas, Annexation, Government
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5th Grade Social Studies Curriculum – The U.S. Constitution and Government -TEKS
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History of Valentine’s Day WebQuest – Internet Scavenger Hunt Inquiry Activities
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History of Chocolate Nonfiction Valentine’s Day Unit Passages & Activities
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Black History Month Unit Curriculum – Social Studies Lessons and Activities
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Biography WebQuest – Internet Scavenger Hunt Activity Bundle
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Black History Month Biography Posters | Bulletin Boards | Quotes and Activities
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Martin Luther King Jr. WebQuest – Black History Month Digital Inquiry Activities
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This exclusive membership for Grades 3-5 teachers will be primed to set you up for success with engaging and minimal-prep activities on multiple topics that are taught in upper elementary social studies. Minimize the prep time while maximizing meaningful (and fun) social studies learning opportunities with your students throughout the year!
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I’m Kirsten
I’m a Texas educator, wife, and mama of 3 who loves to create fun, engaging, and minimal-prep Social Studies activities for upper elementary students! After years of teaching 3rd and 5th grade ELA/SS, I love helping upper elementary teachers by creating resources and sharing ideas that are research-based and TEKS-aligned. Consider me your virtual teacher bestie! If you’re looking for 3-5 classroom ideas teaching tips and resources, you’re in the right place. Let’s dive in together!
