Search Over 150,000 Teacher Reviewed Lesson Plans and 75,000 Worksheets
31,572 Social studies Lesson Plans
Showing 11 - 20 of 31,572
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Civics
- Communications and the Media
- Communism
- Criminal Justice System
- Current Events
- Democracy
- Economics
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
- Rating

Students examine different areas of social studies and tell classmates about what social scientists do. They work in small groups: each group member researches a different social science focus, then presents to the class. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 8th
- Rating

Students engage in several activities to explore Idaho and Social Studies themes. Using an variety of media, students become familiar with Idaho's geography and geology. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th
- Rating

Students discuss that the movement toward farming during the 1850's to the 1870's meant for California. The economy of California is studied in relationship to the effects of farming. There are several focus questions to help students think critically. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 7th
- Rating

Students explain the term socialization and compare the way people learn the rules and their roles in the groups to which they belong in different cultures and times. They choose a culture from a provided list, complete a worksheet for that culture, and write a short summary of their findings. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
- Rating

Students work cooperatively to create short iMovies about a specific historical period of their choice in this technology-based social studies lesson ideal for late elementary grades. This lesson includes a video demonstration and a short materials list. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - Higher Ed
- Rating

Students from a Social Studies class become involved in and responsible in both teaching and learning topics related to Canada. Students create an activity booklet and puzzle map of Canada for Grade 2 students. Students become mentors for second graders in their studies of Canada. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Higher Ed
- Rating

Teacher candidates participate in a social studies lesson that incorporates the use of a multimedia CD-ROM, a digital graphic organizer, digital cameras and images, and instructional tool software to maximize the young children's ability to construct physical maps of their neighborhood. Candidates will use the software presented in the model lesson to develop an original technology-enhanced lesson to be tested in their field placement. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 7th
- Rating

Students conduct Internet research to develop a working definition for the discipline of social studies. From a list of provided sites, they develop classification skills and are able to differentiate between primary and secondary sources. Following a visit to the American Museum of Natural History, students work in groups to create dioramas based on their observations there. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 2nd - 4th
- Rating

Students work in groups of four and complete a roster of their names and personal information and to complete a release form that allows their pictures to be placed online. They then engage in classroom activities while being photographed. They then sit in pairs and take out their concept maps to discuss. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Higher Ed
- Rating

Students complete the Know and Want to Know columns of a K-W-L worksheet about elementary aged children. They develop instructional methods for use in elementary social studies classroom that would increase content knowledge. They modify game strategies for use in reviewing social studies content. Full Review »

