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Preschool social studies activity videos
Claude Monet Magic Solution | Great Claude Monet Art Project for Kids!
Monet: Reflections & Symmetry using Monet's "magic solution." Students love the work of Claude Monet. Use my step-by-step instructions and my step-by-step demonstration video to learn how you can teach your students about reflections using Monet's "Magic Solution". I have also included a pdf slide show introducing Monet, so you don't have to create this yourself. This is one of those lessons students will remember for years to come. I have 3rd and 4th grade students who remember doing this i
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PreK - 4th
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Election Day: Video E-Book and Printables Pack
Struggling to teach about the presidential election in an age-appropriate way? In this set, you will find a six minute video e-book about voting and the election process using fictional characters. You will also find a printable pack with a reader, ballots to use in a class election, and election vocabulary cards. This set provides a simple and age-appropriate way to teach young students about elections without discussing current candidates. **The video lesson is included as an mp4 file in the z
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PreK - 2nd
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Rules vs. Laws - Guessing Game (video and recording sheet)
Are you working on a rules and laws unit? Do you need a fun way to check for student understanding (pre and/or post assessment)? This is the product for you!This file contains one "Rules vs. Laws" guessing game video and one recording sheet. The video is 4 1/2 minutes long and RUNS ITSELF! Students even check their answers with the video.Check out the preview video for a better look at the product design.Credits:Fonts: Kimberly Geswein Fonts, Kaitlynn Albani
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in:Â Rules vs. Laws BUNDLE
Rules vs. Laws BUNDLE
Looking for fun and engaging activities that will help your students recognize the differences between rules and laws? Then this is the bundle for you!This bundle includes 2 interactive videos (with recording sheets), a picture sort, and 5 brain breaks that your students will love!Credits:Fonts: Kimberly Geswein Fonts, Kaitlynn AlbaniYoga Clipart: Sarah Pecorino Illustration
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PreK - 2nd
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Rules vs. Laws - This or That Brain Break Videos
Need a fun activity that gets your students moving, is less than 5 minutes, runs itself, AND reinforces social studies skills you've been working on? Look no further! This product contains 5 separate brain breaks that focus on recognizing the differences between rules and laws. Once you press play, students will see a situation. Then, students decide if it is a rule or a law. After 10 seconds of think time, students perform a yoga pose to go with their choice (rule or law). After 20 seconds, the
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in:Â Rules vs. Laws BUNDLE
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Community Helper Worksheets
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Community Helper Cut and Paste Activity - CHEF
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PreK - 5th
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Balloons Over Broadway - Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Activity w / Lesson Slides
Do you have students who have no idea about the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade? Shockingly, I did! This activity is inspired by the book "Balloons Over Broadway: The Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade" By Melissa Sweet. It includes a power point with a video of the book being read, a short video about the history, and a practice page to do their float on before making it come to life with craft supplies. I hope you enjoyit! Please write a review!
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PreK - 5th
You Have the Victory! Social Emotional Learning Rap
Join Kamal the Cat and Lil Slim of (Mr. O and Friends) as they sing and rap about anti-depression and why you should be optimistic. It touches on bullying and peer pressure as well. Kids will love this song and video! For more videos like this please subscribe on YouTube @Thehiphopteacher
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PreK - 7th
American Symbols Video
The following item is a video that introduces elementary students to American Symbols. The video provides some basic information on American Symbols. Some of the American Symbols discussed consist of objects, animals, landmarks and even celebrations such as Veteran's and Memorial Day.
Please take note this is a WMV file. Also take notice of the file size before purchasing. Thank you. Hope you enjoy it as much as my students have.
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American Symbols and Pre
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PreK - 5th, Staff
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Latin Heritage Month - Mexican - Fun Facts - Animation
Latin Heritage Month - Mexican - Fun Facts - AnimationCelebrate Mexico and learn about several fun facts with this colorful animated video presentation!#latinheritagemonth #mexico #funfacts #brainbreak
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PreK - 8th
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Continents Medley Dance Video with Images & Instructions
Excite your class through a movement activity about Earth's continents. Play this music video for your class as they move like animals and explorers traveling to all 7 continents. This video includes a packet with an image you can hold up for each continent before, during, or after the video. It also includes instructions on what they act out during their visit to each continent. The music and images and so engaging, your class will be asking to do this dance/movement activity every day! Here is
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PreK - 6th
The US Constitustion
After students learn about the Bill of Rights they can learn about the remaining of the US Constitution in a manner they can understand. Each Article is broken down to help students to better under stand their meaning and then the comprehension activity at the end.
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PreK - 1st
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Singing with Sally - The Rainbow Snake
Another great Australian Aboriginal Dream time song that tells the story of how it rained in the desert. This is a good song to teach about verses and choruses. Remember t encourage your students to make up their own verses as well. Sally invites you to join in on one of her 36 songs of the series Super Singing Games with Singing Sally that you can stream straight into your classroom, accompanied with supporting documents. This song is a great starter song of the day, brain break song or can be
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PreK - 4th
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Native Americans Lesson
Students can learn about the Native Americans and Indigenous people and comprehend the lesson with fun interactive questions at the end of this activity.
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PreK - 1st
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Landforms and Water bodies
Students can learn about the different formations of land and bodies of water around the world. Don't forget to take the questionnaire at the end.
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PreK - 1st
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Christopher Columbus
Students can learn about the Christopher Columbus and the Indigenous people.
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PreK - 1st
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Wants and Needs - Guessing Game (video and recording sheet)
Are you working on a wants and needs unit? Do you need a fun way to check for student understanding (pre and/or post assessment)? This is the product for you!This file contains one "Wants and Needs" guessing game video and one recording sheet. The video is 4 1/2 minutes long and RUNS ITSELF! Students even check their answers with the video.Check out the preview video for a better look at the product design.Credits:Fonts: Kimberly Geswein Fonts, Kaitlynn Albani
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PreK - 2nd
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Veteran's Day, 9/11, Patriots' Day Project
EASY Poppy Project for 9/11, Veteran’s Day, Patriots’ Day****************************************************************************************-An easy project perfect for any patriotic holiday. A customizable activity designed to be fast, simple, and fun. -One project, Three different ways. Pick the one that works best for you and your kiddos. -How to Video and Templates included! Be sure to watch!Don't Forget9/11 Patriot Day Coloring Pages ****************************************************
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PreK - 1st
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MLK - Hope and Love - Song/Video - Kind vs.Unkind (Drag and Drop)
This Google Slides includes a song and video showing diverse children playing nicely together. It can be used anytime, but it's especially nice to be incorporated for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There is young age appropriate information about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and drag and activities for students to demonstrate their understanding of kind and unkind actions.Thank you!
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PreK - 5th
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inKidNews January 4, 2021
This is the activity sheet that goes along with the FREE video on my TPT site.Have your students start the day by watching an episode of inKidNews. It is FREE and is a good way to learn about the world in a safe, fun, and friendly way. My hope is that students will learn and enjoy this information, current events, and better understand the world around them when they tune in each weekday. In order for the information to really sink in, I will also add a daily activity sheet and answer key on TPT
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PreK - 8th
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April National Day Journal Daily Presentation with links to video- Special Ed
Each day in my class, students complete their National Days Journal that I purchased from another seller. To add to their background knowledge of the day, we first watch a video that relates. I project the slide of the day and we watch it together. After a quick discussion, students complete a given journal sheet. Please message me if you would like the name of the seller who has the daily journals.All videos have been viewed and are school appropriate and relative to the designated day.I use th
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PreK - 12th
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Buenos Dia Clase - Good Morning Class!
Buenos Dia Clase | Good Morning Class is an up tempo reggaeton and salsa flavored, get the school day started video for our young scholars and friends as they enter the classroom and get ready to start another sun shiny day! The words are shown on the screen as they are said along with graphics of other young scholars starting their morning off and having fun. You can find more videos like this @YouTube thehiphopteacher Facebook TheHipHopTeacher and thehiphopteacher.com #ELA. #englishsecond
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PreK - 5th
Learn the 7 Continents with Rap Music
SWBAT learn about the 7 continents with hip hop music and a rap by Mr. O the Hip Hop Teacher!Thehiphopteacher.com
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PreK - 5th
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Meet My E-motions - learn about feelings
My E-motions characters represent the elements within us, each element has their own dominant emotion. Ryangry, (wood element) represents anger, Dramamia (fire element) is happy but gets overwhelmed... Kids can easily relate to these 5 characters and therefore more eager to engage in My E-motions SEL activities
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PreK - 4th
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Importance of learning social studies
Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.
Benefits of learning social studies
Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- 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
By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.
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If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital social studies resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you’re teaching students about America’s democratic process, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., how to read maps, or World War II, we’ve got you covered.
Social studies resources on TPT offer informative lessons, engaging texts, intriguing facts, interactive puzzles, and enjoyable trivia games. These grade-specific resources ensure that all students can access age-appropriate materials that stimulate their minds and enhance their creative thinking abilities.
For instance, first graders can explore worksheets on senses and emotions, followed by a coloring page featuring Harriet Tubman. Older students can test their knowledge with quizzes on statistics and capital cities, then delve into the history of the Underground Railroad through an informational sheet or enjoy a word search focused on civil rights leaders. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, our social studies pages provide endless opportunities for students to explore the world in captivating ways.
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