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Social studies Common Core RL.K.1 resources
Transportation Activities for Kindergarten
Looking for a comprehensive transportation unit that keeps your students engaged? Here it is! This unit is full of transportation activities and complete inquiry based lesson plans that will guide you through.Includes:All About Transportation Anchor ChartLand, Water, & Air Travel SortBook Activity: If I Built a Car by Chris Van DusenBook Activity: How Will We Get to the Beach? by Brigitte LucianiHow will you get there? Choose a form of transportation activityHow have you traveled? Class grap
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PreK - 1st
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Fry Bread A Native American Family Story Activity Native American Heritage Month
Engage your students in a rigorous interactive read aloud with the book Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard. Students will love the read aloud and be able to apply their knowledge in the extension activities and writing prompts centered around the book's theme of family and cultural traditions.Get all current interactive read alouds H A L F off with the Interactive Read Aloud ENDLESS Bundle! This resource is included in the November Interactive Read Aloud Bundle!
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K - 2nd
Harriet Tubman Foldable Emergent Reader ~Color & B&W~ PLUS Printable
Black History Month
Harriet Tubman
African American Women
Are you planning on teaching your students about Harriet Tubman, but having a hard time finding books they can read about this famous African American woman?
I have searched high and wide to find emergent readers that my students can read independently to teach them about Harriet Tubman, but always came up dry, so I created them!
Now my students can read an 'informational text' independently during Black History month- and so can yours
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K - 2nd
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Dinosaur Activities for Kindergarten
Looking for a comprehensive dinosaur unit that keeps your preschool or kindergarten students engaged?Here it is!This unit is full of dinosaur and paleontology activities and lesson plans that will guide you through every step of the way.Easy to implement!Includes:All About Dinosaurs Anchor ChartDinosaur Information Pages (teacher and student versions)Book Activity: If The Dinosaurs Came Back by Bernard MostMy Dinosaur Research BookHerbivore/Carnivore cut and glue activityWhat is a Paleontologist
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PreK - 1st
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Mapping Your Community - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:What is a community? How do the inhabitants of a community work together?Description:In this inquiry based project, students investigate their local neighborhoods in order to come to a shared understanding of "a community." Research skills, map reading, oral and written communication, and creativity will become purposeful as the class builds a model of the local community to present at a public exhibition.What's Included with this Project:NextLesson Projects are extended lessons
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K - 2nd
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7 Continents World Passport - Wit & Wisdom Module 4
Aligned to Wit and Wisdom Grade K Module 4Easy to create booklet with anchor texts in the curriculum•A great way to learn about the continents•Aligned to the order in Module 4 of Wit & Wisdom Curriculum grade K•Evidence organizers to match in my store•Increases engagement•Opinion writing on last page matches objective of unit
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PreK - 2nd
Thanksgiving Lesson Plans for Kindergarten
Are you looking for Thanksgiving lessons for little ones? Search no further! These lesson plans have simple activities that include popular picture book lessons, turkey crafts, fine motor activities, and math center ideas. Includes: Detailed lesson plansSuggested book listKWL chart headersBear Says Thanks cut and glue retellTurkey Trouble disguise activityThere was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey retell cards 10 Fat Turkeys math activity and craftTurkey Count math centerI am Thankful....wr
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: November Activities and Lesson Plans Bundle for Kindergarten
Counting on Katherine Johnson Interactive Read Aloud Activity | Women's History
Engage your young scholars and expand your students reading comprehension skills during story book read alouds with this interactive read aloud kit that provides hands-on timeline craft, inferencing, and more. Featuring Katherine Johnson: Counting on Katherine - Katherine Johnson wanted to become a research mathematician. But she faced many obstacles, including segregated schools and a lack of job opportunities for women. Explore this book and find out how Katherine Johnson saved Apollo 13!Focu
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K - 3rd
Boom Cards Long Ago And Today Social Studies Then And Now Activities
Are you looking for a way to include social studies into your face to face or distance learning classroom? These boom cards are perfect to use when comparing life long ago and today. In this deck, students will listen to a story comparing life long ago and today. Also included are 15 cards where students will choose whether the picture is something from the past or present. Perfect for introducing the topic to students or to use as an individual assessment. This deck includes sound which is per
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K - 2nd
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HUGE BUNDLE: All About Animals | Set #1 | Animal Science Units | Zoology
Do you love to teach about animals? Here are some amazing resources for your animal science plans. Real photos, non-fiction articles, crafts, worksheets, and writing templates to round out your animal units. This will help you teach about physical characteristics, habitats, and behaviors of these animals. Your students will also have to opportunity to write about, watch videos about, and complete some crafts about these animals. These packages are geared towards pre-K through 2nd grade and has a
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PreK - 1st
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Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes Novel Guide
Ghost Boys by Rhodes Novel GuideThis novel guide includes:Chapter by chapter comprehension questionsAnswer keyThemes activityNew vocabularySummaryCause and Effect ActivityExtension resourcesWriting Workshop Post-Reading QuestionsEssay questionsKLW ChartIf you have any questions, please email me @ mrslenamed@gmail.comThis product is ideal for: Teaching social studiesTeaching about American History Teaching about social issuesSimilar Resource(s): "Black Brother, Black Brother"by Jewell Parker Rhod
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6th - 8th
I Am Not A Number Residential Schools Lesson
I Am Not A Number by Jenny Dupuis and Kathy Kacer Google Classroom Lesson Teaching about residential schools and The Orange Shirt DayThis is an original lesson plan that includes the following:New Vocabulary Background knowledge and discussion about Canadian Residential SchoolsThe role and consequences of residential school on Canadian First Nations people.Story sequencing activity Identifying the problem and solution Character Analysis Long term effects of residential schools on indigenous cult
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4th - 7th
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Australia Aboriginal Art Lesson Montessori Grade K-5 Painting Lesson Common Core
If you're looking for an engaging and culturally rich art history lesson and project for your students, consider an Australian Aboriginal Art Lesson. This lesson will introduce your students to the rich cultural heritage of Aboriginal art and help them develop an appreciation for the unique techniques and styles used in this art form.Here are some reasons why you should consider using an Australian Aboriginal Art Lesson in your classroom:Explore a unique art form: Aboriginal art is a unique art
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K - 4th
Louisiana Unit: All Things Louisiana 10 day Unit
"Explore Louisiana: A Comprehensive Unit Study for Elementary Students"Looking for an engaging and comprehensive way to teach your elementary students about the rich history, culture, and geography of Louisiana? Look no further than this Louisiana Unit Study! With a total of 100+ pages of activities and resources, this unit study provides everything you need to bring the Bayou State to life in your classroom.This unit study covers a wide range of topics, including the state's history, geography,
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PreK - 1st
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Chronological Order Worksheets 2
This product is great for teaching and reviewing chronological order and sequence of events for higher level students as opposed to my other product: Chronological Order Worksheets. Below is an overview of what the product contains.Pages 3-8: “Our Calendar”- Students will cut and paste the activities they do at school in chronological order. Then they will write the time the activities begin next to each activity. Then students will answer the questions based off of the cut and paste act
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K - 3rd
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Día de la raza Cristobal Colón, Columbus Day in Spanish
Cristobal Colón, Día de la raza habla desde la perspectiva de una visión o sueño que tuvo Cristobal Colón de cruzar a "Las Indias" de una forma más rápida y cómo llegó a América. El cuento indica que la llegada cambió la vida para todos, pero no entra en detalles, pues es el maestro quién conoce a su audiencia y puede tocar este tema de acuerdo a la necesidad de su población.Incluye algunas actividades adicionales. Otros materiales disponibles en mi tienda son:Bingo de sílabas simples y trabad
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Bundle Otoño: Centros Lectura Escritura Números Halloween
Whoever You Are: A Social Studies Culture Study for Kindergarten
Supplement to the book Whoever You Are by Mem Fox.WHAT’S INCLUDEDFormative Assessment for kindergartenWays We Can Be Alike/Different Sorting PageDrawing same/different sheets with corresponding sentence writing work with vocabulary words: same & different.Writing journal prompts: Making Connections and InferringClipart for retell and activities: Color and Black and White
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K
BUNDLE: All About Reptiles and Amphibians | Animal Science Units
Teaching about reptiles and amphibians? Here are some amazing resources for your animal science plans. Real photos, non-fiction articles, crafts, worksheets, and writing templates to round out your animal units. This will help you teach about physical characteristics, habitats, and behaviors of these creatures. Your students will also have to opportunity to write about, watch videos about, and complete some crafts about these animals. These packages are geared towards pre-K through 2nd grade and
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PreK - 1st
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Thanksgiving Then and Now {Compare and Contrast Long Ago and Today}
This resource includes -Color and B&W Sorting CardsCut and Paste Sorting Worksheet4 Comprehension WorksheetsComparing and Contrasting Then & Now Images2 Versions of Venn Diagram3 Writing PromptsPlease feel free to ask any questions you have about this resource by emailing me at thehomesteadteacher@gmail.com or here on TPT before purchasing.Want more updates and ideas? Follow along on social mediaInstagram: @thehomesteadteacherPinterest: The Homestead Teacher
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K - 1st
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Christmas Around the World Flip Book Activities for Kindergarten Winter Holiday
Christmas Around the World Flip Book Activities for Kindergarten is an engaging and educational resource designed to transport your kindergarten students on a festive journey across the globe! This comprehensive kit brings the magic of Christmas to life as it explores traditions from France, Italy, Russia, Germany, Mexico, and Australia.Key Features:1. Country-Specific Flip Books:Dive into the holiday spirit with our interactive flip books for each country. These flipbooks are tailored for young
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PreK - 1st
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The Boy Who Loved Maps Geography 1st and 2nd Grade Lesson Plan
The Boy Who Loved Maps Lesson Plan 1st and 2nd Grade is ideal for teaching Map Skills, Cardinal Directions, Spatial Reasoning, Geography skills Printable and Digital FormatThis resource includes: Learning ObjectivesPre-Reading Activity During Reading Comprehension QuestionsNeighborhood Map Activity Home Map Activity School Map Activity Reading a Map Activity Seating Chart Activity Description & Plan/Thing Activity Sequencing Activity Cardinal Directions Activity Following Directions Map Acti
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1st - 3rd
Constitution Day Activities for K-3
Elevate teaching efforts with primary students to gain understanding on the abstract nature of our Constitution and its history. If you are scrambling for something to use for this daunting task that is informative, integrated, easy-to-prepare, and fun to use, look no further! You can begin with an original read aloud, use picture vocabulary cards, link to Internet resources (in teacher led tasks), and integrate with math and language tasks to round out your day. Students have a simple-to-read b
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K - 3rd
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Before We Were Free by Alvarez Novel Guide
Before We Were Free by Julia Alvarez Novel Guide A wonderful realistic fiction, coming-of-age, novel about Garcia family's escape from Dominican Republic's worst dictatorship regime in 1960s. Ideal for teaching world history, hispanic heritage, and social studies: types of government. This resource includes: Pre, during, and post reading activitiesBackground information Chapter by chapter questionsEssay questionsSymbolism New vocabulary Extension resources Answer key includedThis resource is gre
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7th - 10th
BUNDLE: All About Forest Animals | Animal Science Units
Teaching about forest animals? Here are some amazing resources for your animal science plans. Real photos, non-fiction articles, crafts, worksheets, and writing templates to round out your animal units. This will help you teach about physical characteristics, habitats, and behaviors of these animals. Your students will also have to opportunity to write about, watch videos about, and complete some crafts about these forest creatures. These packages are geared towards pre-K through 2nd grade and h
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PreK - 1st
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- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
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