Laura's Social Studies Resources

Welcome to the Social Studies page on Teaching Resources! Here you’ll find a collection of printables, games, and activities for upper elementary school. Many of them are especially appropriate for 5th grade because that’s the grade that I taught. Those activities include US history resources and the stock market game materials. I also taught North Carolina history in 4th grade for a few years, so you’ll find a few NC resources, too. ~ Laura Candler

50 States Showdown States & Capitals Review Game

50 States Showdown is an exciting game for reviewing state names, locations, capital cities, and abbreviations. Includes game directions, numbered maps, task cards, and an answer key. Learn more.

General Social Studies Freebies and Resources

State or Regions Project Description freebie

Be sure to download both pages. Students cut apart the cards and use their textbooks or other research materials to sort them into the correct order. Duplicate 4 copies of the timeline page and have students glue the cards onto the pages in order. Finally, have them write one or two sentences to describe the importance of each event.

Constitution Day Resources (September 17th)

Constitution Day Social Studies and Literacy Connections

Are you ready to celebrate Constitution Day? Grab my free unit here:  Constitution Day Literacy Lessons Freebie. It highlights two titles, Were you there when They Signed the Constitution? and The Constitution of the United States by Constance Butler. 

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