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Kindergarten social studies webquests in English (UK)
Knights and Castles
**Over 80 Printables**Included in this Knights and Castles Activity Pack--Knights and Castles Differentiated Worksheets for Emergent Readers and Writers(simple tracing of words, colouring and/or writing sentences)-Extension Worksheets for Literacy (Create a Knight, create a King)-Cross-curricular science/materials worksheets (Best materials for a Castle)-Real Life Castle Pictures showing Castles in England and Europe (excellent for discussion and visual learners).-Writing Templates for Queen, Ki
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PreK - 2nd
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Project Based Learning - Native Americans | PBL | Build | Plans | Rubric
Exploring Native American soon? This project-based learning unit is filled with engaging activities and facts. The aim is to encourage students to explore the topic for an extended period.This unit is ideal for Native American Heritage month (November) or any time of the year. This PBL was “piloted” on a kindergarten class, but could be modified for pre-K level. It contains the following activities:KWL chart, Pocket chart picturesDrumbeats (syllables)
Grades:
K - 1st
Anzac Biscuits by Phil Cummings: Reading Activities for the Anzac Day Book
Explore Anzac Biscuits by Phil Cummings with this collection of reading activities for the Anzac Day book. These five activities cover comprehension, retell, sorting and comparison, description and writing and allow students to better understand the text - a gentle exploration of the impacts of war on soldiers and families. A perfect resource in the lead up to Anzac Day To use this resource you will need:At least one copy of Anzac Biscuits by Phil Cummings (first published 2013) These activities
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K - 2nd
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Career Exploration - Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Career Exploration is an important part of education. These are easy to use, self explanatory worksheets. They are meant to be a supplement to an already existing Careers unit, or great for using when you have a guest teacher, or even when you are trying to encourage students to look outside their own sphere. In this one, students use the Bureau of Labor Statistics website to explore careers in Career Cluster: Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security. Download this file or buy the entire bun
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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The Wind in the Willows Art + Baking Unit Study
Come on a read, paint, cook journey with the Build Your Masterpiece Class and the classic novel, The Wind in the Willows, by Scottish Novelist, Kenneth Grahame. The landscapes and cultural references are deeply embedded in Edwardian England. This story, set in England in the 1800's, is about four animals, Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger, who all have emotions, traits, intentions and personalities like that of humans. This is called Anthropomorphism. It has inspired many authors since it was first pu
Grades:
PreK - 12th
Remembrance Day Mini Book for KINDERGARTEN
Fellow Canadian teachers: Are you in need of an engaging Remembrance Day mini book for your kindergarten students this year? Look no further - this NO PREP resource is just what you're looking for! Your students will be busy reading, tracing, and colouring their own Remembrance Day booklets. Please encourage your students to carefully cut around each page, because once their books are finished, the tabs will read numbers 1-10 down the side of their books for a neat surprise! This "surprise" is a
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K
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Goods and Services Sort Worksheets Kindergarten & 1st Grade Economics
These Economics sorting worksheets are fun interactive activities that give kindergarten and 1st grade sort, cut, and glue worksheets to help them see the differences in goods, services, producers, and consumers. These worksheets are great supplemental practice activities that can be used with ANY social studies curriculum!These Goods, Services, Producers, and Consumers Social Studies worksheetsare interactive and designed to give students fun and engaging activities to practice, identify, and
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K - 2nd
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My Grandad Marches on Anzac Day by Catriona Hoy: Book Study Reading Activities
Take a closer look at My Grandad Marches on Anzac Day with these reading activities for the Catriona Hoy Anzac Day book. Students engage in reading comprehension and vocabulary, retell, comparison and reflection activities, bringing the book and an understanding of the significance of Anzac Day alive in the classroom. To use this resource you will need:At least one copy of My Grandad Marches on Anzac Day by Catriona Hoy (first published 2005) These activities are designed for Prep/Kindergarten/
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K - 1st
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Needs and Wants Kindergarten - Wants and Needs Scarcity Economics 1st Grade
Add excitement to your Needs and Wants Social Studies Economics Units with these fun, interactive, DIGITAL and PRINTABLE Wants vs. Needs Activities! Students will use 84 task cards to practice identifying objects that are basic needs (food, water, clothing, transportation, and shelter) and which items (toys, candy, technology, and pets) are wants. These Needs vs Wants task cards are great supplemental practice activities and can be used with ANY social studies curriculum!You will guide your stu
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K - 3rd
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Amelia Ellicott’s Garden: Literacy & Geography (HASS) Activities.
This packet includes Literacy and Geography (HASS) activities for a variety of grades from Kindergarten to Year 2.The print and go activities are based on the marvellous picture book Amelia Ellicott’s Garden by Liliana Stafford.The English Language Arts packet has over 55 pages of ready to print activities. The Geography (HASS: Humanities and Social Sciences) has over 25 pages of print and go worksheets. If you want a more detailed description of each product, click on each product cover above f
Grades:
K - 2nd
Internet Scavenger Hunt - American Folktales - Distance Learning
This scavenger hunt allows students to explore websites in order to know key characters from American folktales and songs, including John Henry, Annie Oakley, Johnny Appleseed, Davy Crockett and Paul Bunyan. 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
Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: Internet Scavenger Hunt Bundle - First Grade
ES1 - AUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHY - PEOPLE LIVE IN PLACES
This unit combines Visual Literacy with the teaching of Australian Geography. Multiple options with each lesson to attach other key learning areas such as , Visual art, S.T.E.M, Music, English, drama, digital technology and Physical education. Whilst the unit has 6 lessons, the majority of them could be used over multiple lessons and would easily enrich student learning over a Semester. Includes word walls with each lesson, W.A.L.T, W.I.L.F posters also included.
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PreK - 1st
Geography (HASS) Special Places and Features with Amelia Ellicott’s Garden book.
This resource packet uses the text Amelia Ellicott’s Garden to explore special places and their features:What are places like?What makes a place special?How can we look after the places we live in?Natural, constructed and managed features of places.How places change over time.Identifying reasons why places may be important to others. This packet includes ready to go geography activities for a variety of levels from Kindergarten to Year 2 so you can use one wonderful storybook across many classe
Grades:
K - 3rd
Also included in: Amelia Ellicott’s Garden: Literacy & Geography (HASS) Activities.
Internet Scavenger Hunt - American Symbols - Distance Learning
This scavenger hunt allows students to explore websites in order to identify important American symbols. 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 form
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: Internet Scavenger Hunt Bundle - Kindergarten - Distance Learning
Significant People of the Harlem Renaissance Quotes Posters-Black History Month
Significant People of the Harlem Renaissance Quotes Posters-Black History MonthSignificant People of the Harlem Renaissance Quotes PostersHow can I use this resource?Teachers can use Significant People of the Harlem Renaissance Quotes Posters to introduce students to the key figures of the Harlem Renaissance and Black history.Posters can be displayed throughout the year, during Black History Month, or to celebrate artists, entertainers, and writers.Significant People of the Harlem Renaissance Qu
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: Black History Month bundle Bulletin Board Project Posters and Activities
Lighthouses Mini Activity Pack
This 49 page resource includes teaching aids, infographics and cross curricular activities for KS1 and Lower Key Stage 2.Resource includesReal Life images of Lighthouses Lighthouse Fact Cards (laminate for long term durability!) Several writing tasksLighthouse Addition and Subtraction Lighthouse Information / two differentiated reading tasksCheck out the preview!
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K - 2nd
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Remember, Remember the 5th of November: Guy Fawkes Night Fun Reading for Kids
Hey, teachers! Get ready to ignite your students' excitement with "Remember, Remember the 5th of November: Guy Fawkes Night Fun!" (also known as BON FIRE night!). This captivating article and activity resource by Primary Press Papers is a game-changer for your classroom.Sparks are Flying! Guy Fawkes Night is no ordinary event; it's a dazzling, explosive adventure that'll light up your classroom! Dive into the colorful world of fireworks, bonfires, and British history.A Fiery History Lesson Disco
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K - 4th
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Black History Month QR Code
Black History Month QR Code
Booklet with a QR Code on separate pages to hang around
QR code to links to websites.
Featuring:
What celebrate Black History Month?
Frederick Douglas
Harriet Tubman
Louis Armstrong
Ruby Bridges
Jackie Robinson
George Washington Carver
Rosa Parks
Malcolm X
Muhammad Ali
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education
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Celebrating Black History month:Coloring Journey with Nelson Mandela's Wisdom
This title suggests a creative and educational experience that combines the celebration of Black History Month with a coloring journey featuring illustrations inspired by Nelson Mandela's wisdom. It implies an interactive way to engage with Mandela's teachings while exploring and celebrating African American history.Features: Formats: PDF, JPG .
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PreK - 1st
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Biography of Black History Heroes for early readers. | black history month
Introducing our product for Black History Month: an 11-hero biography designed for early readers. Available in both black and white and color versions, in digital and printable templates. Consisting of 12 pages, each sized at 8.5x11 inches.⭐️ You may like these black history month activities:Black History Month Flip Book Martin Luther King JrHarriet Tubman Reading Comprehension PassagesRosa parks Reading Comprehension PassagesImportant Figures In Black History Month Postersblack history month ti
Grades:
K - 3rd
Goods and Services Picture Sorting - Good or Service Digital Boom Cards
Give your primary grade students fun supplemental practice activities as they learn the differences in Goods and Services! These DIGITAL and PRINTABLE Goods and Services economics activities require NO READING and give students pictures to identify as either a good or a service. These 42 Goods and Services social studies economic activities will go with ANY social studies curriculum too!These PRINTABLE and DIGITAL Boom Cards and Easel activities are interactive task cards and designed to give st
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K - 2nd
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Rosa Parks, Timeline, Black History Month
Explore the remarkable life of Rosa Parks with our easy-to-read timeline! Perfect for young readers, this digital and printable resource showcases Rosa Parks' important moments in a simple and engaging format. Sized at 8.5x11 inches, it's just right for little hands and classroom displays. Let your young learners discover the inspiring story of Rosa Parks with our colorful timeline today!⭐️ You may like these black history month activities:Black History Month Flip Book Martin Luther King JrHarri
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
I am a Rainbow Get to Know You/Diversity Activity (UK English)
This product is in PDF format and comes with both a B&W and colour version! This product provides a lovely getting to know you or diversity sharing task for your class. It may also be a nice way to learn about colours or description. In light of current affairs, it is incredibly important that we share and celebrate our differences to encourage children to accept that they are all different in many ways, but also have many similarities. Being different is what makes us who we are, it makes u
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
World War I WebQuest
The students will be able to use the following website to complete a World War I WebQuest. The students will click on each section topic and answer the questions to the fullest.
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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