Social Studies Student Practice

The Importance of New York in the Revolutionary War | American Revolution Series | Grades 4, 5, 6

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Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore why New York was strategically important during the American Revolution in this Grades 4–6 Social Studies and ELA lesson. Students investigate how the state's rivers, mountains, and central location shaped British and Patriot military plans through informational texts, map analysis, close reading, and evidence-based writing. Includes geography maps, labeling and analysis activities, an exit ticket, and answer keys. Designed for 1–2 days of instruction.

4th - 6th Social Studies, U.S. History

Also included in: The American Revolutionary War Bundle|Primary Source Investigations | Grades 4, 5, 6

The Declaration of Independence | American Revolution Series | Grades 4, 5, 6

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore the Declaration of Independence in this engaging two-day American Revolution lesson for upper elementary students. Students investigate the document's purpose, analyze its five sections, and build understanding through informational texts, primary source analysis, and a creative activity rewriting the Declaration in modern text-message language. Includes teaching notes, student activities, writing templates, virtual field trip links, enrichment options, exit ticket, and answer keys.

4th - 6th Social Studies, U.S. History

Also included in: The American Revolutionary War Bundle|Primary Source Investigations | Grades 4, 5, 6

Westward Movement in NYS after the Revolutionary War | NYS SS Framework 4.6a

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore westward movement in New York State after the American Revolution in this Grade 4 Social Studies lesson aligned with NYS Framework 4.6a. Students investigate why settlers moved west, how Indigenous lands changed through treaties and reservations, and how geography and early roads influenced settlement. Through historical maps, primary and secondary sources, informational texts, and guided activities, students build geographic reasoning and historical thinking skills.

4th Grade Social Studies, U.S. History

Also included in: New York State Social Studies Grade 4 FULL YEAR Mega Bundle | NYS 4th Grade Framework

Native American Heritage Month and Indigenous Peoples Day Coloring Pages

Created by
Meryma Learning

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month and Indigenous Peoples Day with these engaging and educational coloring pages! This resource includes 11 beautifully illustrated coloring sheets that highlight important cultural elements of Indigenous peoples and Native Americans, making it a perfect additio

Kindergarten - 5th Social Studies, Native Americans

Also included in: Native American Heritage Month Activities - Reading | Coloring Pages | Posters

4th Grade Morning Work/Bell Ringer/Enrichment Bundle | September October November| The New York Daily |SS & ELA Integrated

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Make fall morning work meaningful with The New York Daily! This Grade 4 bundle includes 60 no-prep NYS Social Studies and ELA activities for September, October, and November. Perfect for bell ringers, early finishers, enrichment, and centers, students explore New York history, geography, notable people, inventions, and traditions through informational texts, primary sources, maps, graphs, and inquiry tasks. Includes 60 one-page activities for independent practice.

4th - 5th Informational Text, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)

Flag Day Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions 3rd 4th 5th Grade Reading

Created by
Meryma Learning

Make your Flag Day lessons meaningful and easy with this engaging Flag Day reading comprehension passages resource! Perfect for grades 3–5, this no-prep packet includes five passages that help students explore the history, symbols, and significance of the American flag.Each passage focuses on a key

3rd - 5th Informational Text, Reading, U.S. History

Also included in: Flag Day Reading Comprehension Passages - Flag Day Word Search Puzzle

Black History Month Biography Reading Passages - Poster Set for Bulletin Boards

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Meryma Learning

Celebrate and explore the stories of inspiring Black leaders with this Black History Month reading comprehension passages and poster set—a meaningful way to enrich your bulletin boards and classroom learning. This engaging biography resource features 12 influential figures, each highlighted through

3rd - 5th Informational Text, Reading, U.S. History

Also included in: Black History Month Reading Activities Research Projects Coloring Pages and More

Native American Tribes Research Templates Native American Heritage Month Project

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Meryma Learning

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with these engaging Native American Tribes Research Templates!This resource includes 20 printable templates, each dedicated to a different Native American tribe, helping students explore history, geography, and culture in a structured and meaningful way.Perfe

Not Grade Specific Social Studies, Native Americans, U.S. History

Also included in: Native American Tribes Research Projects and Bulletin Board Posters

Martin Luther King Jr Biography Research Project Template - MLK Day

Created by
Meryma Learning

Help students explore the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with this biography research project template, perfect for MLK Day and Black History Month activities. This easy-to-use, one-page research worksheet guides students as they gather and organize key information about Dr. King in a cle

2nd - 6th Social Studies

Also included in: Martin Luther King Day - Reading - Writing - Bulletin Board - PPT Presentation

Black History Month Biography Research Project Templates - 45 Black Figures

Created by
Meryma Learning

Black History Month Biography Research Project Templates is a comprehensive and engaging resource designed to support meaningful Black History Month activities, research projects, and classroom discussions. This set includes 45 biography research templates, each focused on an influential Black figur

3rd - 6th Social Studies

Also included in: Black History Month Reading Activities Research Projects Coloring Pages and More

Hispanic Heritage Month What Is It - Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions

Created by
Meryma Learning

Teach students about culture and history with Hispanic Heritage Month What Is It – Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions. This no-prep resource includes an engaging informational passage, 10 short-answer comprehension questions, and answer keys. It’s perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month activit

3rd - 5th Informational Text, Reading, Latino and Hispanic Studies

Also included in: Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Comprehension Posters Coloring Pages & Projects

November 4th Grade Morning Work/Enrichment/Bell Ringer |NYS ELA/Social Studies | The New York Daily

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Make November morning work meaningful with The New York Daily! This Grade 4 resource includes 20 no-prep NYS Social Studies and ELA activities for bell ringers, early finishers, enrichment, and centers. Students explore Veterans Day, Thanksgiving traditions, the Macy's Parade, notable New Yorkers, inventions, geography, and history through informational texts, primary sources, maps, graphs, and critical thinking tasks. Includes 20 printable student pages and answer keys.

4th - 5th Informational Text, Other (ELA), Other (Social Studies)

Also included in: 4th Grade Morning Work/Bell Ringer/Enrichment Bundle | September October November| The New York Daily |SS & ELA Integrated

Lexington and Concord | Shot Heard Round the World |The Revolutionary War Series | Grades 3, 4, 5, 6

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore the Battles of Lexington and Concord in this engaging American Revolution lesson for upper elementary students. Through informational texts, close reading, and four primary source accounts, students investigate Paul Revere's Ride, compare historical perspectives, and debate who fired the first shot. Includes a collaborative jigsaw investigation, text-tagging activities, evidence charts, reading responses, exit tickets, and answer keys to support ELA and historical thinking skills.

4th - 6th Social Studies, U.S. History

Also included in: The American Revolutionary War Bundle|Primary Source Investigations | Grades 4, 5, 6

Battle of Saratoga:Turning Point of the War | American Revolution Series | Grades 4, 5, 6

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore the Battles of Saratoga (1777) and their significance as the turning point of the American Revolution in this Grades 4–6 Social Studies lesson. Students investigate Burgoyne's three-pronged attack, military strategy, and French support through informational texts, mapping, primary source artwork, and cause-and-effect activities. Includes lesson plans, graphic organizers, vocabulary activities, exit ticket assessment, video extensions, and answer keys.

4th - 6th Social Studies, U.S. History

Also included in: The American Revolutionary War Bundle|Primary Source Investigations | Grades 4, 5, 6

Federal Government: Three Branches, The President, Congress and Courts | NYS Social Studies Framework 4.4a

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore the federal government in this Grade 4 Social Studies unit aligned with NYS Framework 4.4a. Across four lessons, students investigate the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, including the roles of the President, Congress, and Supreme Court. Activities include informational texts, graphic organizers, interactive sorting tasks, and civic discussions. Includes lesson plans, student activities, exit tickets, study guide, summative assessment, and answer keys.

4th - 5th Social Studies, Government, U.S. History

Also included in: New York State Social Studies Grade 4 FULL YEAR Mega Bundle | NYS 4th Grade Framework

The Government of New York State: Local Government | NYS Social Studies Framework 4.4c

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore local government in this Grade 4 NYS Social Studies resource aligned with Framework 4.4c. Across two lessons, students investigate county, city, town, and village governments, identify local leaders, and discover community services. Activities include NYS county mapping, informational texts, government organizers, and real-world service matching. Includes lesson plans, student activities, a study guide, local government assessment, and an answer key for the service activity.

4th Grade Social Studies, Government

Also included in: New York State Social Studies Grade 4 FULL YEAR Mega Bundle | NYS 4th Grade Framework

Explorers to New York: Verrazzano, Champlain & Hudson | NYS SS Framework 4.3a

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore the Age of Exploration and the journeys of Verrazzano, Champlain, and Hudson in this Grade 4 NYS Social Studies unit aligned with Framework 4.3a. Students investigate reasons for European exploration, analyze primary sources, map exploration routes, and compare explorers. Includes informational texts, engaging activities, assessments, and answer keys for easy classroom use.

4th Grade Social Studies, U.S. History

Also included in: New York State Social Studies Grade 4 FULL YEAR Mega Bundle | NYS 4th Grade Framework

September Grade 4 Morning Work/Bell Ringer/Enrichment| The New York Daily | SS & ELA Integrated

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Make September morning work meaningful with The New York Daily! This Grade 4 resource includes 20 no-prep NYS Social Studies and ELA activities for bell ringers, early finishers, enrichment, and centers. Students explore Labor Day, New York geography, Niagara Falls, New Netherland, Constitution Day, notable New Yorkers, and historical events through informational texts, primary sources, maps, graphs, and critical thinking tasks. Includes 20 printable activities for independent practice.

4th - 5th U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)

Also included in: 4th Grade Morning Work/Bell Ringer/Enrichment Bundle | September October November| The New York Daily |SS & ELA Integrated

October 4th Grade Morning Work/Bell Ringer/Enrichment | ELA/Social Studies Integrated | The New York Daily

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Make October morning work meaningful with The New York Daily! This Grade 4 resource includes 20 no-prep NYS Social Studies and ELA activities for bell ringers, early finishers, enrichment, and centers. Students explore fall foliage, Halloween history, New York inventions, Indigenous history, geography, and historic events through informational texts, primary sources, maps, graphs, and critical thinking tasks. Includes 20 printable activities for independent practice.

4th - 5th Other (ELA), U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)

Also included in: 4th Grade Morning Work/Bell Ringer/Enrichment Bundle | September October November| The New York Daily |SS & ELA Integrated

Map of Asia | Printable | Instant Download | PDF

Created by
The Little School Shop

This printable Asia Outline Map is great for documenting travel, keeping track of orders, and learning geography. ❤️WHAT'S INCLUDED❤️5 pages in PDF formatAsia Map with Country NamesAsia Map - BlankAsia Map - Blank with arrows to small countries2 Flags of Asia pages❤️SIZE OPTIONS❤️8.5x11❤️GREAT FOR❤...

Not Grade Specific Geography

Also included in: 7 Continent Map Bundle | Printable | Instant Download | PDF

Map of Africa | Printable | Instant Download | PDF

Created by
The Little School Shop

This printable Europe Outline Map is great for documenting travel, keeping track of orders, and learning geography. ❤️WHAT'S INCLUDED❤️4 pages in PDF FormatAfrica Map with Country NamesAfrica Map - BlankAfrica Map - Blank with arrows to small countriesAfrican Country Flags Page❤️SIZE OPTIONS❤️8.5x1...

Not Grade Specific Geography

Also included in: 7 Continent Map Bundle | Printable | Instant Download | PDF

Map of Oceania | Printable | Instant Download | PDF

Created by
The Little School Shop

This printable Oceania Outline Map is great for documenting travel, keeping track of orders, and learning geography. ❤️WHAT'S INCLUDED❤️5 pages in PDF formatOceania Map with Country Names2 Oceania Maps - BlankOceania Map - Blank with lines to make naming countries easierOceania Country Flags Page❤️...

6th - 8th Geography

Also included in: 7 Continent Map Bundle | Printable | Instant Download | PDF

USA Map with Flashcards | Printable | Instant Download | PDF

Created by
The Little School Shop

This printable US Outline Map is great for learning geography in a homeschool or regular school setting. ❤️WHAT'S INCLUDED❤️33 pages in PDF formatUSA Map with State NamesUSA Map with State AbbreviationsUSA Map - BlankStates and Capitals flashcardsStates, Capitals, Abbreviations, and maps flashcards...

Not Grade Specific Geography

Antarctica Map | Printable | Instant Download | PDF

Created by
The Little School Shop

This printable Antarctica Outline Map is great for your school or homeschool geography program. ❤️WHAT'S INCLUDED❤️3 pages in PDF formatAntarctica Map with Landmark NamesAntarctica Map - BlankAntarctica Map - Blank with shaded areas for labeling landmarks❤️SIZE OPTIONS❤️8.5x11❤️GREAT FOR❤️Homeschoo...

Not Grade Specific Geography

Also included in: 7 Continent Map Bundle | Printable | Instant Download | PDF