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Preview of Black History Month Bulletin Board - Black History Month Posters

Black History Month Bulletin Board - Black History Month Posters

Created by
Teacher Jeanell
Looking for a Black History Month bulletin board display? These Black History posters are a great way to introduce students to some of the most influential people who have shaped African-American history. Perfect for classrooms and school hallways, these Black History Month Posters are designed to spark meaningful conversations that encourage further research into the lives of those featured.Each poster features the name, photo, and a brief biography. Celebrate Black History Month with these 20
Preview of Dinosaur Research for Kinder

Dinosaur Research for Kinder

Dinosaur Research for Kinder (91 pages)Introducing the ultimate kindergarten unit that embarks young learners on a prehistoric adventure, exploring the majestic world of dinosaurs! This captivating unit is specially designed to ignite the curiosity of kindergarten-aged children, encouraging them to dive into the fascinating realm of writing and research. Through a series of interactive activities and engaging lessons, students will discover the various types of dinosaurs that once roamed our pla
Preview of Penguins: A Research and Writing Project PLUS Centers!

Penguins: A Research and Writing Project PLUS Centers!

Make learning about penguins with these engaging, language-building activities!  This research project includes low-prep graphic organizers, math and literacy centers, and writing activities to discuss and learn about penguins while meeting science standards!Lead your students to discuss penguins while meeting science standards with this science of reading-aligned resource. Here's what you'll get:Graphic organizersRecording sheetsWriting and drawing activitiesRead aloud book suggestionsCenter ac
Preview of Families: A Research and Writing Project

Families: A Research and Writing Project

Make learning about families fun with these engaging, language building activities!  This research project includes 14 low-prep graphic organizers to discuss and learn about all types of families, homes, activities, and more! Lead your students to discover that families can be different but all families love each other while meeting social studies and literacy standards! Here's what you'll get:Graphic organizersRecording sheetsGraphing activitiesWriting and drawing activitiesRead aloud book sugg
Preview of Bear Research for Kinder

Bear Research for Kinder

Bear Research for Kinder (86 pages) – covers all 8 species of bears (American Black Bear, Asiatic Black Bear, Brown Bear, Giant Panda Bear, Spectacled Bear, Polar Bear, Sun Bear, and Sloth Bear)includes – *Bear can/have/are chart*Bear know/wonder/learned chart*Bear labeling*Bear Research Report pages*My Bear Research book*Bear Researcher hats and expert badges*Full-size Color poster for all 8 species of bear*Quarter-page Color cards for all 8 species of bear*Quarter-page REAL PHOTOS of all 8 spe
Preview of Black History Month Periodic Table EDITABLE

Black History Month Periodic Table EDITABLE

*Original Seller of This Product*Black History Month Bulletin Board/DisplayWomen's History Month Bulletin Board/DisplayHispanic Heritage Bulletin Board/DisplayThis Set Includes:*Periodic Table of Black History*Periodic Table of Women in History*Hispanic Heritage Periodic TableEach Periodic Table Includes: *90 Historic Names (color or black and white)*90 color boxes in 2 sizes (These sets require color ink to print.)*90 black and white boxes in 2 sizes (These sets are ink savers but they do requ
Preview of Black History Month Bulletin Board - Black History Month Posters - Set 2

Black History Month Bulletin Board - Black History Month Posters - Set 2

Created by
Teacher Jeanell
Celebrate and educate with this Informational Black History Bulletin Board and Poster Set! Perfect for classrooms and hallways, this collection of 21 posters features inspiring figures who have shaped African-American history. Each poster contains a name, photo, and concise biography – giving teachers and students the perfect opportunity to explore these stories during Black History Month. From inventors to activists and artists to musicians - these posters will ignite meaningful conversations,
Preview of Project Based Learning - Animals in Winter | PBL | plans | rubric | assessment

Project Based Learning - Animals in Winter | PBL | plans | rubric | assessment

Created by
TheBeezyTeacher
Animals in winter is a perfect resource for project-based learning. Let your students explore the wonders of how animals use different strategies to survive changes in their environment.This project based learning unit focuses on the animals chosen by the students, two animals that hibernate (bear and hedgehog), two animals that migrate (monarch butterfly and duck), and two animals that adapt (rabbit and deer) during the season of winter. This PBL was “piloted” on a preK class and they had a GRE
Preview of France Fact Booklet and Activities | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft

France Fact Booklet and Activities | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft

Created by
TheBeezyTeacher
France - the smell of warm croissants and Eiffel Tower! Your kids will have a fantastic time learning about French traditions. Engaging activities with a French flair are included in this fact booklet!This fact booklet on France is a great resource to use for a research project on countries around the world/Europe with your pre-k/kindergarten class and struggling first graders. Included in this product is a black and white informational book about France that can be used for independent reading
Preview of Arctic Animals Research Project Kindergarten Research Investigation

Arctic Animals Research Project Kindergarten Research Investigation

Do you want to help your students learn how to conduct arctic animal research but aren't sure how to scaffold it to best support their needs? This arctic animal research project will do just that! Your students will conduct animal research and practice writing skills as they create a final presentation about their arctic animal.  Encourage your kinders to research and write better sentences with these simple animal research project template sheets that are perfect for your winter animal studies!
Preview of K-2 Social Studies BUNDLE for Interactive Notebooks

K-2 Social Studies BUNDLE for Interactive Notebooks

Need a fun and engaging way to teach your primary students about social studies? Make sure you are covering all of the core social studies concepts and skills! This is a year long interactive social studies curriculum focusing on basic history concepts, geography, economics, civics, and government. Interactive notebooks are a great way to work hands-on with the content. It is multi-sensory and brain friendly. Plus, it makes a great reference for students to refer back to (rather than worksheets,
Preview of Italy Fact Booklet and Activities | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft

Italy Fact Booklet and Activities | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft

Created by
TheBeezyTeacher
The activities in this fact booklet have been carefully selected to capture the interest of young learners. And who can resist the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the smell coming from the kitchen of charming pizza bakers? The pages in this engaging fact booklet contain basic facts and related illustrations that are perfect for coloring.This fact booklet on Italy is a great resource to use for a research project on countries around the world/Europe with your pre-k/kindergarten class and struggling fir
Preview of Penguin Research for Kinder

Penguin Research for Kinder

Penguin Research for Kinder (134 pages) includes – *Penguins can/have/are chart *Penguins know/wonder/learned chart *Penguin labeling *Penguin Research Report pages *My Penguin Research book *Full-size Color poster for all 17 species of penguins *Quarter-page Color cards for all 17 species of penguins *Quarter-page REAL PHOTOS of all 17 species of penguins *Penguin Information Page – for each penguin (appearance, habitat, diet, predators, cool facts) *Height Chart showing each penguin *How do
Preview of Biography Research Project | PebbleGo

Biography Research Project | PebbleGo

Created by
BrittnyNguyen
Doing a biography/historical figure research project with your students? This bundle is the perfect activity to do with your students for kindergarten on up! Headings of each page can be used in collaboration with PebbleGo. This resources includes 6 pages with areas of research in: -Introuction -Early Life -Contributions -Life's Work **Extra** -Connections Create a single sided, in a booklet, or mini booklet - whichever way the template is designed for a simplicity and easy to use. Pebble G
Preview of 50 States Research Posters, Coloring Pages - US States Research Project

50 States Research Posters, Coloring Pages - US States Research Project

Your students will love this 50 States Research Posters. These coloring pages are great for conducting research about each state in the United States of America! These State Research Posters are perfect for early readers!There are 50 states in this research project, 100 pages total in this PDF! Each state has two pages: one coloring page with state symbols and a map, one page for research information, state flag, and map location in the USA. Print the pages back to back for a one page research p
Preview of Arctic Animals Unit for Kindergarten

Arctic Animals Unit for Kindergarten

Created by
STEAMstress
This arctic animal study/unit is for the littlest of learners. You will find research pages for the following animals:-Polar Bear-Arctic Hare-Arctic Weasel-Arctic Fox-Snowy Owl-Arctic WolvesHave struggling writers? The pages are differentiated with little writers in mind. This 65+ page unit is perfect to get you through the month of January and engage students in learning about the world (and animals) around them!Also included: Everything you need to make a Can/Have/Are chart for each animal! Ju
Preview of Ireland Fact Booklet and Activities | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft

Ireland Fact Booklet and Activities | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft

Created by
TheBeezyTeacher
The Emerald Island, Ireland, makes a wonderful research topic. Students will feel inspired by the country’s rich history and the fact booklet is suitable for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations as well as other Spring-inspired units.This fact booklet on Ireland is a great resource to use for a research project on countries around the world/Europe with your pre-k/kindergarten class and struggling first graders. Included in this product is a black and white informational book about Ireland that can be
Preview of Arctic Fox Fact Booklet | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft

Arctic Fox Fact Booklet | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft

Created by
TheBeezyTeacher
A fact booklet is much better than giving your students a worksheet about an arctic animal. Engaging hands-on-activities that will help your students master writing and drawing as they learn about the amazing arctic fox.This non-fiction book on the Arctic fox is a great resource to use for doing a research project on animals in winter with your pre-k/kindergarten class. Included in this product is a black and white informational book about the Arctic fox, a worksheet for note-taking and the rese
Preview of Arctic Animals Research for Kinder

Arctic Animals Research for Kinder

Arctic Animals Research for Kinder (160 pages) includes – *Arctic Animals Resource page *Arctic Animals can/have/are chart AND KWL *official Arctic Animals Researcher hats *Research note pages *Research Final Booklet For EACH animal: *Resource page *Colorful Poster *Animal Fact Sheet (the research is done for you and put in one place!) *Animal Body Part sheet *Animal Body Part labeling activity *Animal Bubble Map *What Makes This Animal Unique writing page *Animal Expert Badges Small Pictur
Preview of Indigenous Americans of Long Ago Fact Booklet | Comprehension | Craft

Indigenous Americans of Long Ago Fact Booklet | Comprehension | Craft

Created by
TheBeezyTeacher
Learning about the lives of Indigenous Americans is fascinating, and students love to read about their rich culture. This engaging fact booklet provides a wonderful starting point for independent research into their history from long ago. This non-fiction book on Indigenous Americans is a great resource to use for doing a research project on historical people with your pre-k/kindergarten class. Included in this product is a black and white informational book, a worksheet for note-taking and two
Preview of England Fact Booklet and Activities | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft

England Fact Booklet and Activities | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft

Created by
TheBeezyTeacher
In this fact booklet, students will learn key information about England. It includes a range of engaging activities such as drawing the famous landmark the London Bridge, and a red double-deck bus activity. There is a cute Padding bear craft  - your students will just love the bear!This fact booklet on England is a great resource to use for a research project on countries around the world/Europe with your pre-k/kindergarten class or with your struggling first graders. Included in this product is
Preview of Germany Fact Booklet and Activities | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft

Germany Fact Booklet and Activities | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft

Created by
TheBeezyTeacher
This fun fact booklet is perfect to use for an around the world unit. As your students work through this booklet, they will learn about special landmarks in Germany and football - the world’s most popular ball sport. The included activities enable students to explore magical fairy tale castles and the delicious smell of pretzels!This fact booklet on Germany is a great resource to use for a research project on countries around the world/Europe with your pre-k/kindergarten class and struggling fir
Preview of Winter Holidays Around the World

Winter Holidays Around the World

Want to teach your students about Winter Holidays Around the World but just don't have the time? This product is the perfect way to go about doing that! Included is a 5 day/1 week plan to teach your students about winter holidays. Day 1: Travel to Israel to learn about Hanukkah. Included is a powerpoint slide about the holiday, a scrapbook page, and a drediel spinner game Day 2: Travel to India to learn about Diwali. Included is a powerpoint slide about the holiday and a scrapbook page. D
Preview of Netherlands Fact Booklet and Activities | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft

Netherlands Fact Booklet and Activities | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft

Created by
TheBeezyTeacher
Travel to the land of windmills and tulips with your students. The Netherlands fact booklet is designed to help students carry out their own research into the country by reading about famous landmarks!This fact booklet on the Netherlands is a great resource to use for a research project on countries around the world/Europe with your pre-k/kindergarten class and struggling first graders. Included in this product is a black and white informational book about the Netherlands that can be used for in
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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
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