Social Studies
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The Basic Map Skills Bulletin Board Set is an essential educational resource for teaching students foundational geography and map-reading skills. This set includes colorful posters that highlight key map features.
Introduce the leaders and everyday citizens whose lives shaped the headlines of the Civil Rights Movement.
The Maps for U.S. History Workbook is an 80-page educational resource designed for middle and high school students to enhance their understanding of American history through detailed maps and engaging activities. This workbook covers significant events from early Native American civilizations to the 19th-century wars.
The Social Studies Chatter Charts set is an educational collection designed to enhance classroom learning through vibrant, informative posters. This set includes eight 11" x 17" posters, each focusing on key terms related to essential social studies topics such as map skills, the five themes of geography, continents, the Civil War, the American Revolution, U.S. government, the Constitution, and economics.
The "Explorer Globe" is a 12-inch desktop globe designed to enhance the study of global geography. It features a blue ocean design with raised relief, highlighting mountain ranges and other physical features in three dimensions.
The "U.S. & World Political Rolled Map" is an educational resource designed to enhance the study of global and U.S. geography. Measuring 50 inches by 33 inches, this map features detailed political boundaries, including national capitals, major cities, rivers, time zones, and major peak elevations.
The Inflatable Globe is an engaging educational tool designed to enhance the study of global geography. Available in 16", this globe features a durable vinyl construction with vibrant, true-to-life colors representing continents, countries, and major physical features.
The Civil Rights Pioneers Poster Set is an educational collection featuring eight 11" x 17" posters that highlight influential African American leaders who played pivotal roles in the Civil Rights Movement. This set includes portraits of Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, James Baldwin, Lena Horne, and more.
GeoPuzzle U.S. & Canada is a fun and educational way for children to learn about geography. This jumbo-sized puzzle, measuring 17 x 17 inches, features 70 pieces shaped like U.S. and Canadian states, provinces, and groups of countries.
The "Adventurer Globe" is a 12-inch desktop globe designed to make learning about global geography engaging and informative. It features a blue ocean design with raised relief, highlighting mountain ranges and other physical features in three dimensions.
The Interactive Notebook: The Civil War is a 64-page educational resource designed for students in grades 5 through 8. This workbook offers a hands-on approach to learning about the American Civil War, covering topics such as pre-war tensions, secession, key battles, and the North's path to victory.
The Interactive Notebook: Economics and Money is a 64-page educational resource tailored for students in grades 5 through 8. This workbook offers a hands-on approach to understanding economic principles and financial literacy.
Hands-on History: Geography Activities is an educational resource designed to engage students in the study of geography through interactive games and activities. This book includes game-formatted activities for the study of land and water forms, map components, latitude and longitude, climate, vegetation, and more.
The Ancient Civilization Chart Set is an educational collection that explores the fascinating world of early human history. This set includes detailed charts that cover key ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome.
The World Civilizations and Cultures Resource Book is a comprehensive 96-page educational guide designed for students in grades 5 and up. This resource offers a variety of reading selections and assessments that utilize diverse questioning strategies, including matching, true or false, critical thinking, and constructed response.
The "United States Map Notepad" is an educational tool designed to enhance the study of U.S. geography. Measuring approximately 9 inches by 16 inches, this notepad contains 30 sheets, each featuring a detailed map of the United States.
Social Studies Supplies for Teachers
There are a few different branches of social studies that we can help with, including geography, civics and history.Learning the maps of the world is an essential skill for any student. A good grasp of geography can help them better understand world events and open up many travel opportunities. More importantly, geography can aid in learning about diverse cultures and celebrating what makes us different. To support this kind of learning, we have many different kinds of social studies classroom resources.Geography supplies include:- Globes. Globes are an excellent visualization tool, especially for young learners who are still understanding the science behind the shape of the Earth. You can find standard globes, fun, inflatable globes and globes with lights and sounds for younger students.
- Books. We have a versatile collection of geography books for students with everything from states and capitals to resources for teaching with Google Earth.
- Maps. From posters and desk maps to roller maps and racks, these classic visuals offer important representations of the world and its political divisions.
- Games. Games and activities can add a little excitement to geography lessons. Help your students put together puzzles of the United States, create their own passports or participate in one of the other geography games we have available.