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Free 1st grade social studies internet activities
Google Slides: Wants & Needs
Included in this freebie is 4 slides to support your learners.There are two slides with a definition of wants and needs with visuals of each.The next two slides ask students to either identify needs or wants. They will drag the circle to each want or need. I hope you find this product helpful. If you have any questions, please let me know!Did you know rating this TPT product can give you credit to use on future purchases?Go to My Purchases.On each product click Provide Feedback.Provide a quick r
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PreK - 1st
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FREE Christmas in Germany | Printable and Digital Google Slides™ & Seesaw™
Your class will LOVE learning all about Christmas in Germany this year! This Holidays Around the World mini unit is just one of 13 countries included in my printable & digital Holidays Around the World Unit.Distance learning? No problem! Digital options are included preloaded for Google Slides™ and Seesaw™! Grab the full Holidays Around the World unit HERE!Included:Informational Book about Christmas is GermanyWriting pagesEmergent readerChristmas Tree CraftGingerbread Directed DrawingResourc
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K - 3rd
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Free Wants and Needs Sorting Christmas Game for SmartBoards, iPads & Chromebooks
Practice sorting wants and needs with this engaging Christmas game for all interactive whiteboards (SMARTBoard, Promethian, Mimio), tablets and computers. This game is perfect for whole class, small groups or individual play.Note: An internet connection is required to play this game. Game Format:An internet connection is required. This game runs directly from the pinkcatgames.com website. The website was created so that you can easily play and manage your Pink Cat Games. The website also allows
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PreK - 1st
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Community, Safety & Traffic Signs Identical Image to Image Matching Boom Cards 3
For this community instruction based lesson, students are presented with varying community, traffic, or safety signs visually/in image form. Students are asked to review the provided sign and match it to its identical sign, out of an array of three images. Students will work on identifying alike images, identifying safety signs, and more!Preview the deck of boom cards with the following link: Click hereRelated Products• Life Skills Community Helpers & Occupations Errorless Yes/No Questions
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Free Long Ago and Today Interactive Book: Boom Cards Distance Learning
Hi Friends! This is a free book for teaching about the past and the present! Students will love learning about then and now in this book. It also includes an interactive component at the end, where students can build scenes from the past and present. This is great for the in the classroom or distance learning!If you enjoy this, please consider leaving feedback! You earn credits towards future TPT purchases for every review!Interested in more distance learning activities? Check them out here!Happ
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PreK - 1st
Citizenship | QR Watch & Respond Social Studies
Incorporating social studies skills with technology, listening, and literacy skills has been a game changer in my classroom! Students scan the QR code, watch a short social studies video about citizenship, and then respond about citizenship in writing! I have created ten different QR code response sheets all on the topic of citizenship! I have used this resource whole group, with partners, individual, for homework, and left for a sub. It has become the perfect supplement to my fall back to scho
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: August QR Codes | Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies
Hispanic Heritage Month Lesson
Here is a fun activity I used for my students when we were teaching 100% virtually, but can be used for Hispanic Heritage Month in person as well! This year we added a Spirit Week, collect the flag game and door decorating contest to the activities!
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K - 8th
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Hispanic Heritage Month- Gary Soto -Worksheets and Readings-Free Dual Set
This set of worksheets and reading comprehension are related to the Hispanic Heritage Month with a special version of Gary Soto. In this set, you will find the following activities:1. A reading text (short biography) of the leader.2. Reading comprehension questions sheet.3. Write facts sheet.4. A bubble map to write words related to the leader.5. A KWL chart.6. Facts square chart.7. An interactive activity.8. A Venn diagram to compare and contrast with another Hispanic leader.9. A poster of the
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1st - 5th, Staff
Maps/Globe - An Introduction, Google Slides™
BEFORE PURCHASING I would like to note that I get a lot of requests (usually from student accounts) asking for permission to access the audio. All audio has been tested and is set to share as “anyone with link” that is all I can do on my end. Please check with your tech department regarding embedded audio capabilities. The audio mostly restates the text. If you students can't access it I suggest deleting the audio icons so not to confuse them. A transcript of the audio can be found in the speake
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K - 3rd
Community, Safety & Traffic Signs Vocab Image to Name Matching Boom Cards 3
For this community instruction based lesson, students are presented with varying community, traffic, or safety signs visually/in image form. Students will work on their functional vocabulary skills by identifying the sign's name. Students are asked to review the provided sign and match it to its name, out of an array of three . Students will work on identifying images, identifying safety signs, functional vocabulary and more!Related Products• Community, Safety & Traffic Signs Identical Imag
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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DIGITAL FREEBIE: Spend, Save, or Donate Sort - Seesaw and Google Slides
Enjoy this DIGITAL FREEBIE!! Students will sort the money by if you should spend, save or donate.CHECK OUT MY GROWING ECONOMICS BUNDLE FOR MORE:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/DIGITAL-Economics-Growing-Bundle-Seesaw-Google-Slides-6772397ORCHECK OUT MY SPEND AND SAVE BUNDLE FOR MORE ACTIVITIEShttps://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/DIGITAL-Spend-or-Save-Economics-Seesaw-Google-Slides-Powerpoint-6821301★★ Terms of Use for Digital Resources: Buying one license gives you the ability
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1st - 2nd
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Veterans Day Activities With Writing and Board Game U.S. Symbols
Veterans Day is a time to honor our military veterans. This is a comprehensive unit about Veterans Day and U.S. Symbols. You can use the activities as an extension to what you are teaching. It's even an excellent resource in teaching informational text. Each activity can be implemented separately. IN THIS UNIT...Veterans Day informational textLabeling the U.S. FlagWord Wall words with extra cardsMilitary KWLPatriotic words about our country, military, and meInterview with a veteranPatriotic simi
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1st - 4th
Citizenship | Digital Social Studies | Watch and Respond
DIGITALLY incorporating social studies skills with technology, listening, and literacy skills has been a game changer in my classroom! Students click the video link, watch a short social studies video about citizenship, and then respond about citizenship in the digital text boxes! I have created ten different digital response sheets all on the topic of citizenship!This resource is completely DIGITAL. It is used via Google Slides or Classroom.I have used this resource whole group, with partners,
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Digital Watch and Respond Social Studies | Full Year Bundle
FREEBIE DIGITAL Interactive Notebook *Maps Help Us* on Google Slides
MAPS Skills: Compass Rose, map key and symbols, city, state, school, and country for USA, and quick check formative assessmentMake your own copy, then share your copy with your students. Let them edit their own copy so that they can type into their copy.
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PreK - 2nd
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FREEBIE Cardinal Directions
Need Cardinal Direction Labels for your classroom walls? Need lessons and worksheets to introduce cardinal directions to your primary students? With this FREEBIE you get 2 lessons—oral directions to follow, 2 worksheets that create a map—one in the classroom and one for student’s bedroom using cardinal directions, and the 4 labels for your classroom walls. You’ll love the easy prep and the fun way to teach cardinal directions.**********************************************************************
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1st - 2nd
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Black History Month - George Washington Carver Organizer and Writing Prompts
DescriptionLooking for a fun engaging activity to Begin your Black History Month celebrations? This biography research organizer and differentiated writing prompt will be perfect. This sampler also pairs well with my other George Washington Carver resources. Here’s what you get:⭐George Washington Carver Organizer⭐ 3 George Washington Carver Writing prompts⭐Extra writing sheets (beginner and basic)⭐Links to other resources that you may enjoy ✅CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER BUNDLE✅
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: George Washington Carver Bundle
Internet Scavenger Hunt - Producers and Consumers - Distance Learning
This scavenger hunt allows students to explore websites in order to identify producers vs. consumers. An internet scavenger hunt is similar to a web quest, in that students will use the internet to find information. However, internet scavenger hunts are designed for students to search for specific answers, rather than creating an open ended project. Internet scavenger hunts can be done as a whole class, in small groups, individually and even at home.This .zip folder includes a variety of formats
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Internet Scavenger Hunt Bundle - First Grade
¡Hazlo Ahora! Spanish Reading: Biografía: Selena Quintanilla- Pérez
This is a biography reading practice activity about singer and business owner, Selena Quintanilla- Pérez. This is a WARM UP, but can also be used as homework or in stations. This activity is in SPANISH and is beneficial not only for students testing for the STAAR, but also can be used for upper grades to practice comprehension skills.
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Digital Memorial Day Freebie
Are your kids learning about Memorial Day? This is a freebie from the full DIGI&PRINT Memorial Day resource which will help your students learn about the history of Memorial Day. Included in the paid pack are a variety of activities and information pages with real photos that meet the needs of many age groups.The following resources are included in this Memorial Day packInformation PagesDifferentiated ComprehensionGraphic OrganizersMany ActivitiesWriting Prompts
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1st - 4th
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Label the Continents: Google Slides / Digital Learning Activity
Label the 7 Continents with a Click and Drag activity on Google Slides! A great tool to use with Google Classroom or any digital learning platform. There are 2 versions. The first is a color-coded labeling/matching. The second version does not have color. Students can practice by doing both! How to Access File:To access this resource, you’ll need to allow TpT to add it to your Google Drive.Please email me with any questions at creativeylearning5@gmail.com. Thanks!
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K - 1st
Dinosaur Research Paper
This is a Research Paper created to gather information about Dinosaurs. It is designed for elementary students and has been used in a 1st Grade classroom. This can be completed with book information or can be used as an online web search. Personally, I have used the Dinosaur Train website on PBS kids. It contains all of the information needed to complete the Research Paper and is very kid-friendly!
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1st - 6th
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Women's History Month Free Lesson and Activities
Free Women's History Month mini lesson and activities using fun read along videos!Instead of boring nonfiction texts or mini lessons, enjoy ten read aloud videos to introduce women's history leaders and female historical figures to elementary, middle school or high school students!Free women's history read aloud videos:1. This Littler Trailblazer2. Dream Big, Little One3. Be Bold, baby! Oprah4. My First Maya Angelou5. My First Frida Kahlo6. My First Amelia Earhart7. I Look up to…Michelle Obama8.
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Holiday Reading Comprehension & Writing Bundle
Virtual Bitmoji Classroom
Like many districts we have moved to canvas! In 1st grade... you would never have imagined! Here is an editable header that allows you to easily edit and make your own virtual classroom. You can use this for much more! There are over 100 images that I have converted to a transparent background so you do not have to and I have included 9 background layouts to choose from. Don't forget to add your Bitmoji in and share with your students while we are learning from a distance!* Before downloading, p
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PreK - 12th
International Women's Day Virtual Bookshelf
This download includes a powerpoint of an International Women's Day Virtual Bookshelf. The books pictured include links to Youtube Read Alouds. The books included are - Dream Big Little One- I am Enough - Ambitious Girl - Mary Wears What She Wants-Ada Twist Scientist- She Persisted -Turning Pages -Malala's Magic Pencil- I Dissent - A Computer Called Katherine- Kamala Harris Rooted in Justice
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PreK - 8th
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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.
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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.
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