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End of the Year Activities Camping Theme for Last Week of School Camp Days
Our week-long End-of-Year Camping Theme unit is a fun way to end the year! Get ready for a classroom transformation! With engaging activities like an all about me worksheet, camp games, and more where students enjoy camping days while teachers can use the time for work at school. Keep kids engaged while creating memorable adventures during this unforgettable end-of-year camp experience!⭐️ Be sure to open up the preview to see what is inside.Key Features In This Week Long Camp Themed Unit:✓ Daily
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1st - 3rd
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Super Bowl Reading Comprehension Passages & Activities: Football & Super Bowl 24
The Big Game- Super Bowl 24 is right around the corner. This Big Game football printable for kids allows students to interact with text while learning all about the history of the Super Bowl. Your students will focus on asking and answering questions, main idea, word meaning, text features, and illustrations making meaning in the text.Standards Covered:RI.1 (Asking and Answering Questions)RI. 2 (Main idea)RI. 4 (Word meaning)RI.5 (Text Features)RI. 7 (Illustrations to match the text)An assessmen
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2nd - 3rd
Fairy Tales 2nd Grade Fairytales, Folktales, & Fables Unit Lessons & Activities
A fairy tale (fairytale), folk tale, and fable close reading unit can make writing lesson plans a breeze and ensure a deeper exploration into understanding stories while students provide text evidence from specified Mentor Texts (a list is included!). This interactive reading unit uses three different genres to teach deeper thinking about the main characters, the moral of the story, text structure, point of view, and comparing and contrasting stories. Graphic organizers are included and can be u
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2nd - 3rd
Veterans Day Program Script School Assembly or Class Activity to Honor Veterans
Are you planning a Veterans Day celebration for your school this year? This Veterans Day program script will help you get started as you plan your Veterans Day program.Our school's Veterans Day program has been my absolute favorite event of the year for over fifteen years!I have found that a program that celebrates Veterans is one of our favorite activities to bring together community members of all ages and students in our school. I have used this script at our school-wide Veterans Day progra
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Titanic Passages Reading Comprehension Escape Room Titanic Activities
Are you looking for Titanic nonfiction reading comprehension passages and questions? A Comprehension Quest® is a FUN escape room style activity and is a unique way to get students excited about practicing reading comprehension! ⚓Here's how it works:⚓Starting off with the hook video, students learn they have a quest to complete. In this edition, students must figure out who the author is of a firsthand account letter written by a Titanic survivor. Students will read 6 passages and complete standa
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2nd - 5th
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Force and Motion Worksheet Reading Passages for 2nd Grade Science- Push & Pull
Force and motion comprehension passages with questions, a bonus experiment, and a push-and-pull sort are perfect for integrating science into the reading block while also giving back time to do hands-on science. This pack is also great for sub plans. This resource covers topics like force, motion, friction, gravity, magnets, and science vocabulary. The included "Push or Pull Sort" activity reinforces understanding of these concepts. Additionally, the science experiment "Investigating Pushes and
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2nd - 3rd
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End of the Year Camping Activities: Theme Camp Days With Camp Themed STEM Bundle
Do you dread the end of the year hustle and bustle? There is just so much to do and so little time! Not anymore, my friend. End of the year activities have never been more engaging, time-producing for teachers, and just plain AWESOME than with this End of Year Camp Themed Week Long Unit BUNDLE with Camp STEM included! Keep teaching until the end WHILE giving yourself TIME to get everything done at SCHOOL. This BUNDLE includes both the Digital and Print camp unit PLUS Camp STEM Challenges all in
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1st - 3rd
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K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
Country Research Project | A Social Studies Report
Make learning about other countries exciting with this easy to use research writing unit for little learners. Learn all about other cultures around the world with these open-ended research pages. This unit covers: geography timelinesthe flag important placesfoodfast factsjobsimportant holidays and traditionsgoods and servicesThis is a great prep tool for your school or classroom's multicultural or diversity night, too! Includes both American and British English spellings. ***********************
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1st - 3rd
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Holiday Economics Christmas Project Based Learning PBL Wants Needs Goods Service
Looking for a fun way to teach your economics unit to your students? This Christmas project based learning unit is a fun way to embrace the holiday craziness & turn your classroom into a North Pole workshop! In this PBL unit, your students will learn about wants and needs, goods and services, producers and consumers, and so much more! ⭐The overall objective of this unit is to turn your students into entrepreneurs and your classroom into a North Pole workshop!⭐You will teach various social st
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K - 5th
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BUNDLE No-Prep STEM Escape Rooms - 3rd 4th 5th grade Science ⭐ Distance Learning
This BUNDLE of No-Prep escapes is the perfect, fun activity for three separate science subjects! It includes the Solar System Escape, the Phases of Matter Escape, and the Plant Life Basics Escape! The STEM activity content is suitable for use in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade, and REQUIRES multiplication & division facts 1-10. It can be completed individually or in groups, so it can also be used as a team-building science activity. Students love using technology to solve the engaging activities and
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3rd - 5th
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Hispanic Heritage Month Bulletin Board and Poster (40 Figures Included)
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our exciting bulletin board and poster packet! This packet is designed to help you create a vibrant and culturally rich display that celebrates the diverse contributions of Hispanic Americans.The packet includes 40 colorful and engaging figures, each featuring a different Hispanic American figure or icon and their brief information. These figures include famous artists, writers, musicians, activists, and politicians...Students will love learning about these
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3rd - 6th
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Cesar Chavez Hispanic Heritage Craft Activity + FREE Spanish
Have fun learning about Cesar Chavez with this craft activity pack. It includes a craft guide, poster, graphic organizers and craft templates complete with a nonfiction text. The craft prints back-to-back on one sheet per student. They will read the passage, fill out the organizer and fold it. It's a great opportunity to also work on vocabulary building and reading comprehension skills. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURE
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1st - 3rd
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Earth Science worksheet: Label stages of the water cycle
Earth Science worksheet: Label stages of the water cycle2 VERSIONS OF WORKSHEET (Worksheet with a word bank & Worksheet with no word bank)Students have to label the stages of water cycle by looking at the diagram (Evaporation, Collection, Precipitation and Condensation)Students can color in the pictures they are doneWorksheet aimed at higher kindergarten/lower primary levelAnswer Key includedBoth PDF and Editable Word Versions included within the ZIP file
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K - 6th
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BUNDLE NO-PREP Team Building Escape Room - Classroom Community - Back to School
TpT Store Top Seller!!!This NO PREP BUNDLE contains 3 unique and fun escapes for classroom synergy! Each escape in this bundle is perfect for anytime of the year as a fun team-building activity. Students love working together to solve these puzzles and successfully use technology to complete the entire escape.What are people saying about these products??Stacy R: "I downloaded this activity last night and used it the next day! No prep!! The 6th graders had a great time doing this escape room. Tha
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3rd - 6th
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Christmas Science States of Matter Solids, Liquids, and Gas Explorations & More
Do you need some FUN science activities to do before Winter Break or Christmas Vacation? These FOUR Christmas science labs are engaging, educational, and the most fun your students will have this year! Easy hands-on, engaging experiments leave kids excited and motivated to learn all about the properties of matter! Students will learn about solids, liquids, gases, floating and sinking, properties of matter, and changing properties. Emphasis is placed on how matter changes from one form to another
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2nd - 3rd
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Beach Day Activities With Bubble Day & End of the Year Activities Beach Themed
This week-long Beach Themed Week for 1st and 2nd graders offers fun end-of-year activities, memory book creation, math review, science, and social studies exploration. Keep kids engaged and allow teachers to work at school with this exciting end-of-year adventure!Instead of feeling like pulling your hair out the last week of school, enjoy your students AND get things done with this end-of-the-year beach/surf-themed unit. The beach unit has activities for reading, writing, math, science, and soc
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: End-of-the-Year Activities Beach Theme Beach Days Activities Bundle
Layers Of The Atmosphere: Interactive Google Slides + PPT Version + Worksheet
Layers Of The Atmosphere: Interactive Google Slides + PPT + Worksheet (Distance Learning)Interactive presentation & quiz on Layers of the atmosphere. Please view the powerpoint previewINTERACTIVE GOOGLE SLIDES/POWER POINT PRESENTATION on layers of the atmosphere. It can be used for distance learning and google classroom or within the classroom.Once downloaded: Please view the GOOGLE SLIDES/POWERPOINT IN 'PRESENT ▶️' modeWorksheet also included in ZIP file 'Parts of the atmosphere' .These are
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3rd - 8th
Hispanic Heritage Month Poster with Quotes - Bulletin Board (41 figures)
The Hispanic Heritage Month Poster with Quotes packet is a collection of 41 posters that celebrate the contributions and achievements of Hispanic and Latino Americans throughout history. Each poster features a vibrant and colorful design that showcases an inspiring quote from a notable Hispanic or Latino figure, along with a brief biography that provides context for the quote.The packet includes posters featuring a wide range of Hispanic and Latino figures, including artists, activists, scientis
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2nd - 6th
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⭐ NO PREP ⭐ Growth Mindset Escape Room ⭐ Breakout Game
This growth mindset activity is the perfect way to teach students about the benefits of growth mindset and prepare them with determination to succeed. Students love working together to solve puzzles to escape a fixed mindset.The escape room is digitally controlled and is perfect for laptops, desktops, iPads, Chromebooks, and tablets of all brands and operating systems! No add-ons, extensions, or extra preparation is required: only the internet browser included on your device. This escape room in
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3rd - 8th
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Christmas Around the World Passport Templates + FREE Spanish
This includes a passport template and 13 country stamps. During social studies time I set up centers or stations to represent the different countries. Students use these passports to "travel" from one country to the next. After each activity, they get to write the name of the country in their passport and paste a matching stamp on the page. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and appro
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PreK - 3rd
2nd grade Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions Science Worksheets Centers
Engage 2nd Graders in science with nonfiction reading comprehension passages and questions, plus bonus experiments, and finally, find a way to fit in both science and reading comprehension in your already busy schedule. Cover topics like force and motion, energy, states of matter, and more!It really can feel like an impossible task. But this resource can be the answer you are looking for. This bundle includes engaging passages written specifically for second graders, covering 9 science topics,
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2nd - 3rd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-PS1-4
, 2-LS4-1
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Memorial Day Activity Memorial Day Reading & Writing Memorial Day Comprehension
Memorial Day Activities. This Memorial Day vs. Veterans Day Comparing and Contrasting Holidays is a great way to show the similarities and differences between Veterans Day and Memorial Day. This close-read resource mini-pack contains two pieces of informational text on both holidays, a compare-and-contrast activity, and an opportunity to ask and answer text-based questions. The responses make an excellent Memorial Day Bulletin Board display. Many Americans get Veterans Day and Memorial Day confu
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2nd - 3rd
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Read Aloud Books and Activities: Reading Response Sheets: Interactive Read Aloud
Dive into the world of imagination and discovery with this "Read Aloud Books and Activities: Interactive Read Aloud Lesson Plans Mega Bundle," specifically designed for 2nd-grade learners. This comprehensive collection not only features a wide variety of read-aloud books but also integrates engaging activities that encourage students to read and respond actively. With meticulously crafted reading response sheets and interactive lesson plans, this mega bundle is tailored to foster a love for read
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2nd - 3rd
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Producer and Consumer Sort Worksheet Distance Learning
Producer and Consumer SortThis resource has the following:An Anchor chart1 sorting sheet with pictures1 answer key(It's in color and black and white)Great for review, test prep, centers, homework or group work.Learners of the World
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1st - 3rd
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Importance of learning social studies
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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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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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