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Our social studies printables, lessons, and quizzes will enhance your curriculum in all areas of study. Use these literature guides, maps, references, and technology resources to teach students about geography, government, diversity, families, and religion. You'll find biographies of famous mathematicians, scientists, athletes, civil rights leaders, and more! Students will enjoy celebrating holidays with educational games, crossword puzzles, art projects, and music activities for social studies.
Printables, Grades K-2
A Thanksgiving Quilt
World Map (Black and White)
Native American Picture Writing
Indian Sign Language Chart
A Thanksgiving Poem
Make a Corn Necklace
Native American Indian Crafts
More Popular Social Studies Printables
Printables, Grades 3-5
Thanksgiving Match-Up & Vocabulary
Indian Symbols and Meanings
Make Your Own Totem Pole
Native Americans Printable Book (2-5)
Maps & Activities Printable Book (Grades 4-12)
My Christmas Wish List
Christmas Printable Book (Grades 3-5)
More Popular Social Studies Printables
Printables, Grades 6-8
Indians and Pilgrims
Reading Guide for The Underneath
Discussion Guide for The Mayflower and the Pilgrims' New World
Pilgrims Meet the New World
Map of Continents
U.S. Map with State Capitals
Advertising Techniques
More Popular Social Studies Printables
Printables, Grades 9-12
Map of the World
Feeling Words Chart
United States Map (Outline)
Blank American Flag
World War II Printable Book (5-12)
The Kite Runner Study Guide
Outline Map of Asia
More Popular Social Studies Printables
Lesson Plans, Grades K-5
Pilgrim Unit (7 lessons)
The Wampanoag Indians: A Thanksgiving Lesson
Planning for the Voyage - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 1 of 7)
The First Thanksgiving - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 5 of 7)
Thanksgiving Placemats
Aboard the Mayflower - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 2 of 7)
Winter Holidays
More Popular Social Studies Lesson Plans
Lesson Plans, Grades 6-12
What Is Veterans Day?
Conflict Resolution Activities
Holiday Poems
Thanksgiving: Multiple Perspectives
Billie Holiday's Song "Strange Fruit"
The Declaration of Independence and Your Own Rights
The First Winter - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 4 of 7)
More Popular Social Studies Lesson Plans
Quizzes
Three Branches of Government Quiz
States and Capitals Quiz
A Traditional Christmas Quiz
Christmas Word Problems
Native Americans Quiz
Constitution and the Bill of Rights Quiz
December Holidays Quiz
More Popular Social Studies Quizzes
References
Thanksgiving Fact Sheet
Christopher Columbus Facts
The Story of Veterans Day
Indian Pudding
Barack Obama
U.S. Election Vocabulary
U.S. President's Cabinet
More Popular Social Studies References
Slideshows
Favorite Christmas Art Activities Slideshow
World Maps Slideshow
Favorite December Holiday Printables Slideshow, Grades K-4
United States Maps Slideshow
Top 10 Stocking-Stuffer Gift Ideas
Leaders in Women's Suffrage Movement
Top 10 Christmas Movies
More Social Studies Slideshows
Graphic Organizers
Immigration Venn Diagram
Decision Making Graphic Organizer
KWL Chart - Moving and Working
Decision Matrix
City vs. Country
Games & Puzzles, Grades K-5
Favorite Thanksgiving Activities Slideshow, Grades K-2
Favorite Thanksgiving Activities Slideshow, Grades 3-6
Holiday Bingo (K-4)
Holiday Bingo
Three Branches, One Government
Getting to Know You Bingo
Holiday Memory Game
More Popular Social Studies Games & Puzzles
Games & Puzzles, Grades 6-8
Christmas Songs Word Puzzles
The Original Thirteen States I
Cheyenne Native American Game
Election Vocabulary Bingo
"Marines' Hymn" Copycat
The Executive Branch Crossword Puzzle
State Capital Word Search
More Popular Social Studies Games & Puzzles
Bulletin Boards
United States Flag Bulletin Board Example
United States Flag Bulletin Board
People Who Keep Us Safe Bulletin Board
Immigration Bulletin Board
Career Bulletin Board
Friends Are Fun! Bulletin Board
Who's in the News Bulletin Board
More Social Studies Bulletin Boards
Educational Technology Resources
A Day in the Life of Colonial America
What Is Kwanzaa?
American Government Structure PowerPoint Slide Show
Family Tree PowerPoint Presentation
Parts of an Email Message
Oregon Trail
Wonders of the World Questions
More Popular Technology Resources for Social Studies
Back to School Resources
Problem Solving Sheet
Effective Accommodations for IEPs
Substitute Teacher Information
The Gingerbread Man
Self-Portrait
Decision Making Sheet
Same Name Word Puzzle
More Popular Social Studies Activities for Back to School
Art & Social Studies Connected
Christmas Printable Book (Grades K-2)
Hands & Feet Reindeer Heads
Snowman Mobile
Collage Christmas Tree
Winter Holiday Bookmarks
Make a Three-Cornered Hat
Snowflake
More Popular Art Activities for Social Studies Class
Music & Social Studies Connected
Native American Musical Instruments
Visualizing Jazz Scenes of the Harlem Renaissance
Native American Instruments
Describing Drum Beats in Native American Music
Native American Music: Call-and-Response
Introduction to Mariachi Music
The Story of the "Star-Spangled Banner"
More Popular Music Activities for Social Studies Class
Mathematics & Social Studies Connected
The Measurement Elf
Map Making, Floor Plans & Map Reading
Tree Decorations
Santa's Workshop
The Elves' Chocolates
Set Design
Christmas Activities
More Popular Math & Social Studies Resources
Science & Social Studies Connected
Christmas Worksheets & Quizzes
Animal Farm
A Winter Tree
Winter Holidays Article
Winter Holidays Chart
Weather Graph
Geography Transparencies & Visuals Slideshow
More Popular Social Studies Activities for Science Class
Literature Resources for Social Studies
Sarah Morton's Day, Samuel Eaton's Day, & Tapenum's Day
Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message
Sign of the Beaver
Maniac Magee
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever -- Project Ideas
Number the Stars
A Tale of Two Cities
More Popular Literature Resources for Social Studies
Language Arts & Social Studies Connected
Seasons Greetings Around the World
Stone Fox: A Collection of Lessons
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever -- Grammar Work
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever -- Test A
The Keeping Quilt
The History & Poetry of "In Flanders Fields"
Island of the Blue Dolphins
More Popular Language Arts Activities for Social Studies
Physical Education & Social Studies Connected
Jackie Robinson -- Coloring Page
What Are the Modern Olympics?
Name That State
Modified Orienteering
Basketball Around the World
Olympics and Politics
Australia Poster
More Physical Education Activities for Social Studies
Health, Nutrition, & Social Studies Connected
How Has Technology Improved Life at Various Stages?
New England Cooking
Cranberry-Nut Bread
What Are Some Bacterial Diseases?
New England Cooking Worksheet
Death and the Grief Reaction Process
Nurse/EMT Hat
More Popular Social Studies Activities for Health & Nutrition
Emotional Issues & Social Studies Connected
U.S. Place Names Show Our Diversity
Even Though I'm Lavender
Supporting Tolerance and Cultural Understanding at Home and Around the World
The Rodney King Riots
Talking About Stereotypes
More Popular Social Studies Resources on Emotional Issues
Religion Resources
Hanukkah or Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights
Dreidel Games
Hanukkah History
Day of the Dead
Create a Menorah Gallery
Making a Hanukkah Card
Christmas Origins Quiz
More Religion Resources
Thanksgiving & Social Studies Connected
Wampanoag Thanksgiving Worksheet
A Not-So Traditional Thanksgiving
Life in Plymouth - Pilgrim Study Unit (lesson 6 of 7)
Today's Pilgrim Worksheet
Wampanoag Thanksgiving -- Answer Key
William Bradford's Mayflower Passenger List
Today's Pilgrims Vocabulary
More Popular Thanksgiving Activities for Social Studies
December Holidays & Social Studies Connected
December Holidays Printables Slideshow (K-2)
Cotton Ball Holiday Cards
Wreath Ornament
Bead Ornaments
Sugar Ornaments
Beaded Snowflakes
Pipe Cleaner Tree
More Popular December Holidays Activities for Social Studies
Geography Activities
Map Library – the World
Map Library – United States
Map Library – Activities
U.S. Geography Printable Book (3-6)
Map of the United States
Maps & Activities Printables Slideshow
Latitude and Longitude
More Geography Teacher Resources
States Resources
Map of Northeast United States
U.S. Patriotism, Volume I: Printable Book (Grades K-5)
Geography & Maps Printables Slideshow
A Long Way from Chicago and A Year Down Yonder
Map of Southeast United States
50 Stars and 13 Stripes
Symbols of the United States
More States – Teacher Resources
Government Resources
Reading Guide for Hillary Rodham Clinton: Dreams Taking Flight
Reading Guide for My Dad, John McCain
Educator's Guide to Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope
1984
The Presidential Election Process
Write a Letter to the President
So You Want to Be President?
More Government Resources for Teachers
U.S. Constitution Resources
Class Constitution and U.S. Constitution: Background and Preamble
All About the Boston Tea Party
The Bill of Rights and Constitutional Amendments
Colonial Times – Everyday Things
Colonial Times: Heritage Handwriting
Amendments to the Constitution: Voting
Articles of Confederation
More U.S. Constitution Resources for Teachers
Elections Resources
Inaugural Poetry
How a President Gets Elected
Classroom Lincoln-Douglas Debate
U.S. President: Facts
Mock Election Ideas for the Classroom
Lincoln-Douglas Style Debate Procedure
Overview of the Presidents: Basic Facts & Figures
More Elections – Teacher Resources
Immigration Resources
The House on Mango Street
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
Ellis Island
The Pilgrim Story
Immigration Picture Prompts
The House on Mango Street Writing Activity
The House on Mango Street Questions
More Immigration Teacher Resources
International Day of Peace Resources
Jerry Spinelli on Milkweed
Hiroshima
American Patriotic Pencil Wrap
Paper Doll Cut-Outs
What Is War?
Universal Peace Day
Peace Begins With You
More International Day of Peace – Teacher Resources
Civil Rights Resources
Martin Luther King Jr, Civil Rights Leader
Rosa Parks -- Coloring Page
Martin Luther King Jr Coloring Page
Martin Luther King, Jr. Receives the Nobel Peace Prize
Pictorial Timeline of Dr. Martin Luther King's Life
Conspiracy Theories Behind Martin Luther King's Assassination
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Life
More Popular Civil Rights Resources
Families Resources
Sign of the Beaver
Stellaluna
The Keeping Quilt
Wuthering Heights
A Day in the Life of Colonial America
A Long Way from Chicago and A Year Down Yonder
My Family & Me: Printable Book (K-2)
More Families - Teacher Resources
Jobs & Careers Resources
Community Helpers: Matching
The Gingerbread Man
What Is Child Labor?
Firefighter's Hat
Jerry Spinelli Biography
Community & Careers Printables Slideshow
Transcript of Authors Live with Jerry Spinelli
More Jobs/Careers Teacher Resources
Homes Resources
Woodland Indians -- Wigwams and Longhouses
Plains Indians -- Tipis
Building with Toothpicks and Marshmallows
Coastal Indians -- Longhouses
On the Far Side of the Mountain
Life on the Prairie
Desert Indians -- Hogans and Pueblos
More Homes – Resources for Teachers
Biographies for Social Studies
Reading Guide for Hillary Rodham Clinton: Dreams Taking Flight
Reading Guide for My Dad, John McCain
Educator's Guide to Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley's Journal
Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl
Famous Mathematicians
John Venn
More Popular Biography Activities for Social Studies
Explorers Resources
Pilgrim Fact Cards
Native American Indian Crafts
Christopher Columbus Facts
Pilgrims Meet the New World
Map Making, Floor Plans & Map Reading
Pedro's Journal
Chart Columbus's Voyages
More Explorers – Teacher Resources
Heroes Resources
An Autobiographical Poem
Activities to Honor Heroes
Veterans Day Newspaper
The Miracle Worker
Postage Stamps for Heroes
Jerry Spinelli on Milkweed
The Miracle Worker: Synopsis, Ideas, and Writing Connections
More Heroes – Resources for Teachers
Pilgrims Resources
Favorite Thanksgiving Activities Slideshow, Grades K-2
Pilgrim Unit (7 lessons)
A Thanksgiving Quilt
Favorite Thanksgiving Activities Slideshow, Grades 3-6
Pilgrim Hat Math
Thanksgiving Match-Up & Vocabulary
Thanksgiving Fact Sheet
More Pilgrims – Teacher Resources
Diversity Resources
Seasons Greetings Around the World
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
Thanks Around the World
Self-Portrait
An Immigrant's Story
Multicultural Statue of Liberty
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson -- Projects
More Diversity Teacher Resources
Martin Luther King Jr Resources
Activities for African Folk Tales
Martin Luther King Jr, Civil Rights Leader
Martin Luther King Jr Coloring Page
Martin Luther King, Jr. Receives the Nobel Peace Prize
African-American Gospel Music
Pictorial Timeline of Dr. Martin Luther King's Life
Conspiracy Theories Behind Martin Luther King's Assassination
More Martin Luther King Jr Resources for Teachers
Black History Month Resources
Maniac Magee
Indentured Servants' Experiences 1600-1700
Billie Holiday's Song "Strange Fruit"
African Folk Tales - Background Information
Visualizing Jazz Scenes of the Harlem Renaissance
American History Activities
Kwanzaa Candles
More Black History Month – Teacher Resources
Asian-American History Resources
Chinese Symbols
A Step from Heaven
Chinese New Year Picture
Gung Hay Fat Choy
Margaret's Chinese New Year
All About Chinese New Year
Asian-American Heritage Through Literature
More Asian-Pacific-American History – Teacher Resources
Hispanic-Heritage Resources
Puerto Rican Discovery Day
Passport to Learning
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
Puerto Rican Folk Tale
Making a Piñata
Spanish and Latino Influence on Music and Dance
Reading Warm-Up 116 for Gr. 1 & 2: Contemporary Realistic Fiction
More Hispanic-Heritage Resources for Teachers
Native American Resources
The Wampanoag Indians: A Thanksgiving Lesson
Native American Picture Writing
Indian Sign Language Chart
A Thanksgiving Poem
Wampanoag Thanksgiving Worksheet
Make a Corn Necklace
Sarah Morton's Day, Samuel Eaton's Day, & Tapenum's Day
More Native Americans - Teacher Resources
Women's History Month Resources
Leaders in Women's Suffrage Movement
The Declaration of Independence and Your Own Rights
Paper Quilts
Minty: A Story of Young Harriet Tubman
The Miracle Worker -- The Challenge
Women and World War II
Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl -- Test A
More Women's History – Teacher Resources
Additional Social Studies Resources
Map Library
Popular Animal Resources for Social Studies
Popular Creative Writing Activities for Social Studies
Popular Food Resources for Social Studies
Popular Graphing Activities for Social Studies Class
Popular Inventions Activities for Social Studies
Popular Maps & Globes Resources
Popular Social Studies Resources for Reading Class
Popular Twentieth-Century Social Studies Activities
Popular World War II Social Studies Activities

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Printable Maps

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Discussion Guide: The Mayflower and the Pilgrims' New World

The teacher's guide for The Mayflower and the Pilgrims' New World, from Penguin Young Readers, is filled with discussion questions, research assignments, and writing activities to engage your students in early American history. Enjoy this book with your students around Thanksgiving or when introducing them to the Colonial Period and Native American History.


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