St. Patrick's Day U.S. History cultural activities

CCSS:

Character Education, U.S. History, World History

Also included in: Westward Movement Virtual Field Trip Bundle (Google Earth Exploration)

Hispanic Heritage Month Teaching Slides

Created by

forkin4th

Hispanic Heritage Month Teaching SlidesThis unit is what I wish I learned about as a Mexican-American kid to feel represented. Make a difference for this generation, and help your students learn about the contributions Hispanics have made to better our culture, quality of life, appreciation for the arts, politics, and travel. Even if you’re distance learning, you can still teach tolerance and embrace multiculturalism by using these Google teaching slides during Hispanic Heritage Month. Share t

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Cultural Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

SL.2.3

, SL.3.3

, SL.4.2

, SL.5.2

California Gold Rush Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)

Created by

Informational Text, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Take your students on a virtual field trip to learn about the California Gold Rush. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will travel to 4 boom towns to learn about the gold rush from multiple perspectives.This virtual field trip covers::: Sutter's Mill:: James Marshall:: Prospecting for Gold:: President Polk:: Mixed Feelings:: Impact on Indigenous Peoples:: African Americans and the Gold Rush:: San Francisco:: Forty-Niners::

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

Arts & Music, Holidays/Seasonal, U.S. History

Also included in: Westward Movement Virtual Field Trip Bundle (Google Earth Exploration)

(Black/ White) American Flag Lantern Craft for Memorial Day, Flag Day, 4th July

Created by

Red Ted Art

A collaboration with the fabulous Mrs Mactivity (do follow her store!) to bring to you these lovely American Flag Lanterns for Memorial Day, Flag Day or 4th July. For Memorial Day, we also have a set of Poppy Lanterns for you to look at. Paper lantern designs focus Stars and Stripes and icon Red, White and Blue. Perfect for U.S. Patriotic celebrations. These are a great alternative to "traditional" coloring pages!A COLOR version is also available in this store. Alternatively, you may like these

Subjects:

Grades:

PreK - 3rd

Types:

Close Reading, Informational Text, U.S. History

Also included in: U.S. Flag Lanterns - both Full Color & B&W sets

Immigration: Ellis Island Activities - Immigration Project

Created by

Kiki's Classroom

This Ellis Island & Immigration unit includes 44 pages of printables to engage your students while learning about immigration in the early 1900s. No fluff or filler here: this unit provides solid, high-quality content that will deepen students' understanding and simplify complex concepts, while taking them on a steamship journey across the Atlantic to New York Harbor and through Ellis Island. You’ll find these printables to be thoughtfully designed, easy to use, thorough, and engaging for

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Unit Plans, Printables, Cultural Activities

California Social Studies Grade 3

Created by

Melissa Shutler

New in 2024- Link to editable files on Google docs!This pack was created by special request. I have a generic Social Studies bundle which covers a lot, but it doesn't cover a state's individual standards. So when a third grade teacher asked me to make a pack to cover the California standards, I agreed. This pack makes Social Studies interesting and engaging. Instead of just reading about history, you are acting it out, creating projects, performing a mock trial, along with many more activiti

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

3rd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Cultural Activities

Also included in: California Social Studies Grades 2 and 3

Covered Wagon Craft

Created by

Elizabeth McCarter

This craft includes templates to create the covered wagon pictured in the photo as well as alternative templates that allow you to add your own wood-grain finish to the wagon body, fabric look to the bonnet, and a choice of wheels for a unique result. This covered wagon craft is a nice addition to a unit on Pioneers, Early America, Westward Expansion, Wild West, Native American Studies, Transportation, or US History. Skills include scissoring, coloring, gluing, and small motor (inserting the

Subjects:

U.S. History

Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

Cultural Activities

Ohio Social Studies Pack Grade 5

Created by

Melissa Shutler

New for Fall 2023: All four units are editable on Google docs.This pack is full of nonfiction articles, student projects, and fun to make your Ohio fifth grade Social Studies class more interesting for students!Geography (Over 150 pages total)Map-making and map skills (centers included)Latitude and Longitude and how it affects climateRegions of the United States -- my full regions pack that I sell separately is included! (NEW-- digital activities to teach about Mexico, the USA, Dominican Repub

Subjects:

Geography, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

5th

Types:

Printables, Cultural Activities, Lesson

Also included in: Ohio Social Studies Pack BUNDLE for Grades 3-5

Biography Research Historical Figures using QR Codes Videos & Websites Template

Created by

What I Have Learned

Are your students struggling to find information on famous historical figures for their biography reports? Do you have technology in your classroom to help in their research, but aren't sure if they will find the right websites? The QR Codes for Biography Research Reports are what you need. No longer will students struggle with finding enough information, or writing their biography report, on their chosen historical figure.Included in this Biography Research Resource:► 25 colorful pages of his

Subjects:

Other (Social Studies - History), U.S. History

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Cultural Activities

CCSS:

W.2.2

, W.2.6

, W.3.2

, W.3.6

, W.3.7

...

Also included in: Social Studies BUNDLE - Biography Report, Long Ago, Map Skills, Laws & Nations

Ireland Virtual Field Trip for St. Patrick's Day Google Earth Exploration

Created by

Informational Text, Social Studies - History, St. Patrick's Day

Take your students on a virtual tour of Ireland! Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, informational text, video, and visuals, your students will learn about the geography, history, and significance of Ireland from various perspectives.This virtual field trip covers::: geographic location of Ireland:: borders (drag & drop map skills):: partition of Ireland (Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland):: climate:: physical features (lowlands, mountains, coasts):: peat bogs::

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

CCSS:

SrtaEstrella Emergency Spanish Sub Plans

National Hispanic Heritage Month: Reading & Substitute Plan for Spanish Class

Created by

Updated! This is the most popular resource on my store. I have updated this packet on 9/6/2019 with extended questions, a new True/False section, an answer key, and fixed the formatting errors. Please update your files!This is a sub plan that can be used anytime during National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15). It is also a good emergency substitute plan to keep handy. It includes three articles related to Hispanic Heritage month, how other countries celebrate their independen

Subjects:

Spanish, U.S. History, World History

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Worksheets, Cultural Activities

Assimilation of Native Americans: Indian Boarding Schools (STATIONS)

Created by

Informational Text, Native Americans, U.S. History

Through these primary source analysis stations, your students will gain an understanding of the assimilation of Native Americans in the United States following the Civil War, due to the use of Indian boarding schools. Through readings, photographs, and interviews, your students will analyze primary sources to learn the laws and history surrounding the schools in the United States, as well understand the negative impact these government instituted school experiences have had on Native American ch

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

, RI.5.9

...

Jamestown Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)

Created by

Informational Text, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Take your students on a virtual field trip to learn about Jamestown. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will visit reconstructed sites as they learn about the history and significance of this colony from multiple perspectives.This virtual field trip covers::: Indigenous peoples:: Native lands recognition:: Jamestown geographic location:: Wahunsenachawh (Chief Powhatan):: Tsenacommacah reconstructed village:: Virginia Compa

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

CCSS:

Other (Social Studies - History), Social Studies - History, U.S. History

1950s Culture vs 1960s Counterculture: 15 Image Gallery Walk & Research Project!

Created by

History with Mr E

In this engaging 1950s and 1960s (culture and counterculture) gallery walk project, students learn the characteristics of 1950s culture and the 1960s counterculture, complete a classroom organizer, and conduct research further about leaders of the 1960s counterculture movement (Jack Kerouac, Jane Fonda, Bob Dylan, Betty Friedan, and Timothy Leary). Students navigate 7 different image sets, each with a different focus, to learn about how the 1950s and 1960s viewed authority, patriotism, music, wo

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

...

California Social Studies Grade 5

Created by

Melissa Shutler

New for Fall 2023: All four units are editable on Google docs!I love writing about history and making history fun for kids. After someone requested I work on a California Social Studies pack, I was hooked. California history is one of my favorites. This zip file includes four units with six packs. Each pack contains assessments, projects, and rubrics to make history come alive for your fifth graders. There is also a digital USA book template for reviewing important topics.Unit 1Native Americ

Subjects:

U.S. History

Grades:

5th

Types:

Geography, Holidays/Seasonal, St. Patrick's Day

Also included in: California Social Studies Grades 4 and 5 Bundle

St Patricks Day Activity Ireland Virtual Field Trip

Created by

LoveGrowsLearning

This Ireland virtual field trip is the perfect St. Patrick's day activity. Go on an adventure with your class to see the Cliffs of Moher, Irish Dancing, St. Patrick's Day Celerations, and more! This Ireland virtual field trip is easy to prep, is interactive, includes videos, and has companion activities. This virtual field trip would be the perfect addition to a study of Europe or a St. Patrick's Day celebration.Save $$ and get this as part of the Virtual Field Trip Growing Bundle!*Note: This re

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

SL.K.1

, SL.K.1a

, SL.1.1

, SL.1.1a

, SL.2.1

...

Also included in: Virtual Field Trip Growing Bundle, Holidays, Countries, Video Lessons

Plymouth Colony Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)

Created by

Informational Text, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Take your students on a virtual field trip to Plymouth this Thanksgiving. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will visit historical and reconstructed sites as they learn about the history and significance of this location from multiple perspectives.This virtual field trip covers::: Indigenous peoples:: Native lands recognition:: Plymouth geographic location:: Wampanoag (reconstructed wigwam):: Separating Puritans:: Mayflowe

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

CCSS:

Art History, European History, St. Patrick's Day

Ireland: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food

Created by

Masterpiece Momma

This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of Ireland. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Ireland or St. Patrick's Day. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL progra

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 6th

Types:

Lectures, Printables, Cultural Activities

Also included in: Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food

Ireland Virtual Field Trip - St. Patrick's Day

Created by

Travelicious Teacher

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

Subjects:

Reading, Social Studies - History, St. Patrick's Day

Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

Economics , Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Cultural Diffusion Activity

Created by

Focused in Fourth

This is a FUN, engaging in-class activity that helps students understand, relate to, and apply their knowledge of cultural diffusion.Students work together to analyze the McDonald's menu of their given country (India, Singapore, Israel, Japan, and Mexico) In addition to the menu of a given country, they are given informational text on the background of their country's religion and culture. They have to note differences, similarities, and make predictions as to WHY these differences occur and how

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Printables, Cultural Activities

Pioneer Craft

Created by

WOWorksheets

Pioneer Craft - Covered Wagon Craft & Printables to enhance your Pioneer Unit Included• Then and Now Comparisons• Covered Wagon Craft• Pioneer Supply List• Pioneer Journal Cover• Journal Lined Paper• Word Search & Answer Key• Create a Pioneer Map• Then & Now Traveling Photo Daily Llife Compare & Contrast Daily Life Daily Life Activities Matching Worksheet• Cabin Life• Writing Prompts• Writing PaperYou may also be interested inCastle UnitJack and the BeanstalkPir

Subjects:

U.S. History

Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

Ultimate Cultural Heritage Month Bundle | Google Slides | Person Per Day

Created by

Fresh Little Leaders

Hello and welcome to Celebrating Cultural Heritage Month Bundle! This resource comes with Hispanic Heritage Month, Black History Month, Women's History Month, and AAPI Month to celebrate for many months of cultural celebrations! 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. I share screen during our class meetings, and we discuss the slides/view the videos together2. This is a comple

Subjects:

Character Education, U.S. History, World History

Grades:

PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Activities, Bibliographies, Cultural Activities

United States Branches of Military: Veterans Day Memorial Day Mini Lesson

Created by

Holidays/Seasonal, Informational Text, U.S. History

This resource provides a quick and simple overview of each military branch, some quick facts about Veteran's Day and Memorial Day, as well as video links to bring insight into the role of each military branch. This resource includes color and blackline printable book versions. A Google Slides version is included with video links. Great for distance learning and low prep!U.S. Military Branches Include:- Army- Marine Corps- Navy- Coast Guard- Air Force- Space Force (new)Printable Booklet Covers Ch

Subjects:

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Printables, Cultural Activities, Lesson

Westward Movement Virtual Field Trip Bundle (Google Earth Exploration)

Created by

Informational Text, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

This virtual field trip bundle is a great way to infuse technology, spark curiosity, and bring the history and geography of Westward Expansion to life! Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, informational text, video, and visuals, your students will learn about the Oregon Trail and the Gold Rush from multiple perspectives. These virtual field trips provide an engaging learning experience as students visit geographic locations and reconstructed sites. *CLICK THE PREVIEW BUTTON FOR

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

RI.4.3

, RI.4.7

, RI.5.4

, RI.6.7