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Kindergarten social studies cultural activities for Google Apps
Chinese New Year 2024 | Lunar New Year | Low Prep Print and Digital Activities
The Lunar New Year 2024 packet contains fun and engaging no prep activities and activities for Google Slides™ aimed at the lower elementary grades. These Chinese / Lunar New Year activities will help you celebrate the holiday in your classroom and save you time with lesson planning and preparation. All activities are printable and, selected activities are available for Google Slides™. Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year versions of the activities are included in the packet.The Lunar New Year Act
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K - 1st
Indigenous Peoples' Day | Digital Google Slides + PDF
Wanting to teach your students about Indigenous Peoples' Day? This elementary-age appropriate Google Slides e-book also includes a true/false activity and a "history of the land I am on" activity. A .pdf of the activities is also included in case you want a printable version. If you are using this for Distance Learning, you can feel free to add audio so students can listen to you read the text as well!Pages included:-What is Indigenous Peoples' Day?-History of Indigenous Peoples' Day-When is Ind
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K - 3rd
Also included in: Holidays YEAR LONG GROWING Bundle
Every Child Matters - Sept 30th Orange Shirt Day - Resource and Mini-Reader K-3
Orange Shirt Day (September 30th) is known as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. It is a day we honour the Indigenous children who were sent to residential schools in Canada. We learn about why we wear orange shirts, and focus on educating young learners as to the history of residential schools, as well as Indigenous culture and tradition. This resource also focuses on teaching young learners about diversity, equity, equality and that every person is special.Worksheets in
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PreK - 3rd
Ireland Virtual Field Trip - St. Patrick's Day
Take your students on an engaging adventure around Ireland with this virtual field trip for primary students! It can be used to celebrate St. Patrick's Day or provide a cultural, travel experience in the classroom.THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES:Google Slides Virtual Field Trip Presentation + 6 YouTube VideosPlease ensure you have internet and YouTube access before purchasing this resource.4 Google Slides DIGITAL ActivitiesKWL Chart3 Multiple Choice QuestionsIreland vs. Where I Live Compare & Contras
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K - 5th
Mexico Virtual Field Trip - Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month - Day of the Dead
Take your students on an engaging adventure around Mexico with this virtual field trip for primary students! It can be used to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Día de los Muertos, Cinco de Mayo or provide a cultural, travel experience in the classroom.THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES:Google Slides Virtual Field Trip Presentation (18 Slides) + 5 YouTube VideosPlease ensure you have internet and YouTube access before purchasing this resource.4 Google Slides DIGITAL ActivitiesKWL Chart3 Multiple Choice Que
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K - 5th
Spain Virtual Field Trip - Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month
Take your students on an engaging adventure around Spain with this virtual field trip for primary students! It can be used to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month or provide a cultural, travel experience in the classroom.THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES:Google Slides Virtual Field Trip Presentation (21 Slides) + 4 YouTube VideosPlease ensure you have internet and YouTube access before purchasing this resource.4 Google Slides DIGITAL ActivitiesKWL Chart3 Multiple Choice QuestionsSpain vs. Where I Live Compare
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K - 5th
Black History Month Google Slides
Google Slides Presentation of 38 important African American historical figuresIncluded: Arthur Ashe, Barack Obama, Barbara Jordan, Benjamin O Davis Jr, Bessie Coleman, Billie Holiday, Booker T. Washington, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, Daniel Hale Williams, Elijah McCoy, Fred Jones, Frederick Douglass, Garrett Morgan, George Washington Carver, Guion Bluford, Harriet Tubman, Hattie McDaniel, Jackie Robinson, James Weldon Johnson, John Lewis, Katherine Johnson, Langston Hughes, Louis Armstrong,
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K - 3rd
Culture:Cultivating Cultural Intelligence eBook+Digital (+printable)Scrapbook
Culture matters. We all have a culture. We believe children should understand this at a young age! Thinking about your culture and the cultures of others is important. We all have many similarities and differences because of our cultures. Learning about different cultures helps us build our cultural intelligence. Cultural intelligence helps us to make friends with and work well with people from different cultures. When we seek to understand people and respect their cultures, strong connections c
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Culture Bundle
Native American Heritage Month Teaching Slides Distance Learning
This power point is intended to support teachers (both online & in person) in providing a quick mini lesson on Native American figures in history.The month of November is Native American Heritage Month! This presentation provides pictures, information, and an informational video on 20 Native American figures in history ranging from war chiefs, artists, activists, musicians, etc. There are also additional resources provided such as read a louds, Native American children's books, and additiona
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K - 8th
Black History Month Lesson-Social Justice, Empathy, Inclusion, Kindness
What’s Included Two Interactive slide decks (kinder-2nd and 3rd-5th) to present to your class or assign students to make a copy and fill in questions/do activities on digital platforms like Google ClassroomTwo worksheet packets (kinder-2nd and 3rd-5th) to use along with the slide decks or to assign separately. DescriptionThis curriculum was made to be both in-person and distance learning friendly. It can be taught or assigned digitally or reviewed in person with your class, a small group, or ind
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K - 5th
Black History Month Digital Mini Biographies
Celebrate Black History Month and the accomplishments of famous African Americans with these digital mini biographies! This is a great tool to use to introduce a famous African American a day during February. This resource includes biographies of 19 politicians, civil rights leaders, musicians, and scientists. When you purchase you'll have access to mini biographies for the following: Barack Obama Katherine JohnsonScott JoplinGeorge Washington CarverBessie ColemanElla FitzgeraldMartin Luther Kin
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PreK - 5th
Holidays Around the World Unit - Interactive Googles Slides
Students will back their bags as they get ready to travel around the world with the click of their computers! This resource can be used for teaching live Google Meets, or as and individual student assignment. You will get the opportunity to travel to 10 different countries to learn how these countries celebrate their winter (some summer) holidays. In each country, there are fun facts, a video showing the country, holiday read aloud, and fun craft.This product includes:-Interactive suitcase packi
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K - 5th
Asian American Pacific Islander Month FOR GOOGLE SLIDES | One Person Each Day!
Hello and welcome to Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Month! This resource comes with 10 unique trailblazing AAPI historical leader to celebrate for the month of May. This resource is designed to be used in person OR digitally.1. You can use this resource during morning class meeting to fit in relevant and diverse content. During class or morning meetings you discuss the slides/view the videos together1. This is a completely digital or in person way to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month wi
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K - 12th
Also included in: Ultimate Cultural Heritage Month Bundle | Google Slides | Person Per Day
Women's History Month ⎮ No Prep ⎮ Google Slides
Your class will love learning about these 23 inspiring women! Each day of March, your students will watch a video and respond to a question that shows a link with their own lives. A very simple yet meaningful way to show all the ways women have contributed to our society. No prep needed. This resource is perfect or in-person, virtual, and hybrid classrooms.CLICK HERE to view my Inventors Throughout History Slides!The women included in this resource are:Amelia Earhart (aviator)Eugenie Clark (Mari
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K - 5th
Also included in: Cultural & Historical Figures BUNDLE ⎮ Google Slides ⎮ No Prep
Virtual Field Trip: New Year Around the World
Want to teach about the New Year Celebrations Around the World? Students will learn about many celebrations, customs, and traditions that take place for New Years and New Year's Eve all over the world. In this resource, your students will learn about New Year in the United States, Japan, Mexico, China, England, Greece, France, Brazil and the Phillippines. Students will learn through factual information, photographs, read alouds, and videos.Students will then build prior knowledge and make connec
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K - 5th
Also included in: Distance Learning Virtual Field Trip Bundle (Google Slides)
All About Ramadan Classroom Celebration Set - Google Slides, Cards, Decoration
Non-fiction Ramadan Classroom Packet is perfect for teaching your young learners what Ramadan is about whether you're teaching a majority Muslim class or not. Muslim kids and non-muslim kids versions are included with interactive google slides activities about Ramadan. Printable Happy Ramadan Cards, classroom decoration banners and 3D lantern are included to make this month special in your classroom.Includes:❀ Google Slides to help you explain and lead the discussion and digital activities for y
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K - 3rd
Cinco de Mayo Virtual Classroom Field Trip - Google Slides ™
Fun and educational way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!Students will get to experience the culture and history of Mexico through a virtual field trip.Cinco de Mayo Virtual Classroom Field TripYou will receive a Google Slides ™ slideshow with links to 4 informative videos. The Virtual Field Trip Includes the following videos:What is Cinco De Mayo for Kids| Cinco De Mayo Celebration for KidsKids Eat Mexican Food | Kids Vs. FoodCinco de Mayo Song | The KiboomersCinco de Mayo Celebration Dance**Please t
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K - 4th
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Also included in: Celebrate Mexico BUNDLE - Cinco de Mayo and Frida Kahlo Virtual
Cultural & Historical Figures BUNDLE ⎮ Google Slides ⎮ No Prep
These slides are a simple and fast--yet engaging--way to integrate history into your day. Perfect for in-person, distance learning, or hybrid classrooms. Your class will love learning about these individuals and will make a connection to their own lives. Teach your students about diverse individuals who have had significant impacts on our society throughout time.Slides include:Black History Month (February)Women's History Month (March)Asian-Pacific Heritage Month (May)Hispanic Heritage Month (Se
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K - 5th
WHAT IS BIAS // Intro lesson for primary grades // Anti-racism series
In light of recent news, it is imperative that we have healthy discussions around racism and bias in our classrooms. However, when dealing with young children, we must proceed with caution.This resource explores the basic understanding of bias with an intro lesson, discussion, and activity. Included in this resource- Video resource created for this product- Interactive slides- An anti-bias and anti-black approach to talking about bias based on the educational framework of anti-racism.- Guided in
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Anti-bias & Anti-racism bundle for primary grades// All units combined
Hispanic Heritage Month Country Study
A 12 country study of Hispanic Countries. Includes quick facts, videos, pictures, foods, and a read aloud for each country. Presentation includes introduction videos and a table of contents with easy access to each country's slides.Can be used with a "Hispanic Heritage Month" Passport also found in my store.Countries Include:ArgentinaBoliviaChileColombiaCosta RicaGuatemalaHondurasMexicoPeruPuerto RicoSpainVenezuela
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K - 5th
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The Road To El Dorado Movie Guide Questions in ENGLISH | In Chronological Order
31 Movie Guide Questions in chronological order 100% in ENGLISH. Includes pre-listening, during listening and post listening questions. Rated PG and perfect for any classroom! Includes Answer Key and images to help scaffold and better understand the film.Perfect for any other units such as: Spanish Conquest, Ancient civilizations, the Americas, Cortez, The Aztecs, The Mayans, Mexico, Cuba, Horses, Trade, and more.Synopsis:Two con-men, Miguel and Tulio (Kevin Kline, Kenneth Branagh), get hold of
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Black History Month Digital Mini Biographies FREEBIE
Celebrate Black History Month and the accomplishments of famous African Americans with these digital mini biographies! This free resource includes biographies of Barack Obama, Rosa Parks, Katherine Johnson and George Washington Carver! Interested in purchasing the more mini biographies? Check out the complete collection here!
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PreK - 3rd
Native American Buffalo Skin Art Lesson Plan
Students integrate literacy with history and art by (optionally) reading "The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush" and creating their own 1-2 sentence story using teacher-determined pictographs on a cutout "buffalo skin".Grades:This can be taught K-2nd, though I'm sure could be made more challenging for upper elementary studentsMaterials:PencilsSentence starter strips or scratch paperProjector (if want to share student artwork)Paper examples, teacher examplePicturesCut (long) light brown constructio
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K - 2nd
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Black History Month-Celebrating Black Excellence
Daily celebrations of Black History is the perfect way to celebrate & acknowledge the countless people who have & are continuing to have a major impact on our world. These daily celebrations are a great way to introduce to children many black voices that they may have never heard of before. It is so important to teach students Black History beyond slavery & the Civil Rights Movement.This resource includes:-28 days of celebrating Black excellence-Read Aloud's-Videos-Historical PhotosT
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PreK - 8th
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