5th 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

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

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

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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

Enhance geography skills with FREE printable 7 Continents and Oceans worksheets for elementary students: maps, facts & more!

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

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.

Stop the presses! Is this the cutest thing or what? We're not studying the pioneering days this year in our homeschool, but I sure am tempted to find a way to wriggle one of these journals in!