Social Studies Toolbox

This resource is designed for middle and high school Economics and Civics teachers and complements Episode 1 of Crash Course Economics: "Introduction to Economics."   What’s Included? Guided Notes Worksheet Completed Guided Notes WorksheetFill-in-the-bank Worksheet with…

• 8th
• 9th
• 10th

• Government
• Life Skills

• Worksheets

This resource is designed for middle and high school teachers and complements Episode 2 of Crash Course Navigating Digital Information: The Facts About Fact-Checking.What’s Included?Guided Notes WorksheetCompleted Guided Notes WorksheetGuided Notes…

• 8th
• 9th
• 10th

• For All Subjects
• Language Arts
• Social Studies – History

• Worksheets

In this resource designed for students in grades 5-8, students will embark on a historical journey by navigating through one of three mazes focusing on pivotal events that shaped early…

• 5th
• 6th
• 7th

• U.S. History

• Worksheets

Written for students in grades 7-10, this 3-4 day project encourages students to learn about their community's civic institutions and organizations. Through engaging inquiry-based activities, students will research and map local civic institutions using online…

• 7th
• 8th
• 9th

• Geography
• Government
• Social Studies – History

• Activities

Product DescriptionThis Minimum versus Living Wage Worksheet and One-Pager resource engages students with thought-provoking questions and real-world scenarios. Use the one-pager as an assessment tool to gauge student understanding of…

• 9th
• 10th
• 11th

• Life Skills
• Social Studies – History

• Activities
• Worksheets

Product DescriptionEngage and inspire your high school students with this lesson centered around Adam Grant's thought-provoking TED Talk, "The Surprising Habits of Original Thinkers."Students will gain valuable insights into what it…

• 8th
• 9th
• 10th

• Back to School
• For All Subjects
• Social Studies – History

• Worksheets

Product Description Engage and inspire your high school students with this lesson centered around Daniel Levitin's thought-provoking TED Talk, "How To Stay Calm When You Know You'll Be Stressed."   Students…

• 10th
• 11th
• 12th

• Back to School
• Health
• School Counseling

• Worksheets

Wisconsin History Walking Tour and Local History Projects | Gallery WalkExplore the rich and diverse history of Wisconsin and your own community with these engaging and interactive projects. Students will…

• 6th
• 7th
• 8th

• Social Studies – History

• Activities
• Google App

Frank Lloyd Wright Wisconsin Virtual Road Trip (Paper & Digital Versions)Students will embark on a virtual road trip exploring 8 structures designed by Frank Lloyd Wright using Google Earth. Each…

• 7th
• 8th
• 9th

• Arts & Music
• Social Studies – History

• Activities
• Google App

Document Analysis Activity: Daily Life in a CCC CampObjective: Students will develop critical thinking skills, enhance their historical literacy, and gain a deeper understanding of the impact of the CCC program…

• 8th
• 9th
• 10th

• U.S. History

• Activities

This Civil Rights Hexagonal Thinking Activity is a great way to enhance understanding of the Civil Rights Movement in United States History and promote collaborative skills in the classroom!   Activity Description: This resource could…

• 8th
• 9th
• 10th

• U.S. History

• Activities
• Decor & Displays

This Earth Day Hexagonal Thinking Bulletin Board is a great resource for educators and students to learn about conservation and the individuals who have made significant contributions to protecting our planet.This bulletin…

• 5th
• 6th
• 7th

• Earth science
• Geography
• Science

• Decor & Displays

This product is a Judicial Branch Political Cartoon Analysis Gallery Walk that aims to engage students in active learning by analyzing political cartoons focusing on the Supreme Court.The activity is designed for either individual…

• 9th
• 10th
• 11th

• Government
• Social Studies – History
• U.S. History

• Activities
• Worksheets

Five Themes of Geography Interactive Hexagonal Bulletin BoardThis resource includes 3 sets of hexagonal cards (80 large hexagonal cards in each set) containing key vocabulary and content relating to the 5 Themes…

• 6th
• 7th
• 8th

• Geography

• Decor & Displays
• Worksheets

This resource is intended to be used with Christina Costa's TED Talk, "How Gratitude Rewires Your Brain." Christina Costa, a teacher, Ph.D. student, and advocate for mental health delivers this short, powerful…

• 10th
• 11th
• 12th

• Character Education
• Health
• School Counseling

• Google App
• Worksheets

This activity is intended as a culminating project following a lesson on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. This project would be appropriate for a high school Psychology course or Social Studies course.…

• 10th
• 11th
• 12th

• Critical Thinking
• School Counseling
• Social Studies – History

• Activities
• Worksheets

Students will love this engaging interactive Progressive Era Hexagonal Thinking Activity Google Slides and Printer-Friendly resource! Perfect for distance and "in-person" learning!This resource includes a hexagonal thinking activity focusing on the Progressive…

• 8th
• 9th
• 10th

• Social Studies – History
• U.S. History

• Activities

Students will love this engaging World War I hexagonal thinking activity!What is Hexagonal Thinking? Hexagonal Thinking is a visual tool to help students make connections and organize ideas on a topic.…

• 8th
• 9th
• 10th

• Social Studies – History

• Activities

Bulletin BoardThis interactive bulletin board resource includes 38 bulletin board cards focusing on the 5 themes of Geography and Map Skills. Topics included are: What is Geography? Why Does Geography Matter? What…

• 6th
• 7th
• 8th

• Geography
• Social Studies – History

• Decor & Displays

This resource includes a 38-slide Google Slide presentation focusing on the First Amendment- Freedom of Speech and 3 graphic organizers to accompany your slides.Topics included:Values Served by Protecting Freedom of…

• 9th
• 10th
• 11th

• Government
• Social Studies – History

• Google App
• Worksheets

Fourth Amendment Stations Activity or Gallery Walk ActivityGreat lesson, review, or "Sub Day" activity!WHAT’S INCLUDED?4 STATIONSWEEKS v UNITED STATESTERRY v OHIOKATZ v UNITED STATESNEW JERSEY v TLOBONUS STATION: MAPP v…

• 9th
• 10th
• 11th

• Government
• Social Studies – History

• Activities