Social Studies Guided Notes & Anchor Chart Posters – Upper Elementary BUNDLE

Looking for an easy-prep way to teach upper elementary social studies topics throughout the year? These guided notes and anchor chart activities are a great way for students to learn about the geography, history, and culture, government, and economics of the United States and even around the world!

These notes are perfect for Grades 3-5 students – just print and go!

What Does This Resource Include?

• 52 Social Studies Topics
• 2 versions for each topic – fully filled-out or blank/partially filled-out
• Color and Printer-Friendly options

Topics Included:

Geography

• Elements of a Map
• Types of Communities
• Physical Environment
• Ways to Adapt to the Environment
• Ways to Modify the Environment
• Effects of Human Processes
• Regions of the U.S.
• State Abbreviations
• Continents of the World
• North America
• South America
• Europe
• Africa
• Asia
• Oceania

History

• Needs of a Community
• Reasons People Form Communities
• Native American/Indigenous Groups in the U.S.
• North American Explorers
• The Thirteen Colonies
• Three Sides of the American Revolution
• Major Battles of the American Revolution
• Growth of the United States
• Causes of the Civil War
• Major Battles of the American Civil War
• Industrialization in the United States
• Sides of World War I
• World War I
• Sides of World War II
• World War II

Culture & Society

• Cultural Celebrations
• Literature, Art, Music, and Culture
• Science, Technology, and Culture

Government & Civics

• Three Branches of Government
• Historical Documents
• Good Citizenship
• Civic Responsibility
• U.S. Symbols & Landmarks

Economics

• Ways to Earn, Spend, Save, and Donate Money
• Supply and Demand
• Profit and Scarcity
• The Free Enterprise System
• Economy in the 13 Colonies

Texas History

• Regions of Texas
• Natural Landmarks in Texas
• Native American/Indigenous Groups in Texas
• Cultural Regions in Texas
• Major Events of the Texas Revolution
• Successes of the Republic of Texas
• Challenges of the Republic of Texas
• Texas Symbols & Landmarks
• Economic Industries in Texas

You can use this resource any way you want! Ideas include:

✅ Reference guide for social studies notebooks

✅ Class anchor chart

✅ Bulletin board display

✅ Study guide for a test

Here’s how to use the guided notes in 4 easy steps:

Step 1: Select the topics relevant to what your students are learning.

Step 2: Print one or both versions – fully filled-out or blank/partially filled-out.

Step 3: Make your set of copies depending on student needs.

Step 4: Have students fold in half and glue them in notebooks OR hole-punch them and put them in folders.