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Preview of Georgia Creek and Cherokee Native American BUNDLE

Georgia Creek and Cherokee Native American BUNDLE

This bundle is an excellent way to introduce or review the Creek and Cherokee Native Americans that lived in Georgia. It includes each of my PowerPoints on the Creek and Cherokee Native Americans of Georgia as well as the coordinating graphic organizers. It covers the second grade social studies standard for Georgia (SS2H2). Topics Covered: -Regions They Lived in -How They Grew Crops -Tools and Weapons -Clothing -Homes -Responsibilities of Men and Women -Interesting Facts Included in this Bu
Preview of Presidents’ Day Unit with Slideshow – All About Washington and Lincoln

Presidents’ Day Unit with Slideshow – All About Washington and Lincoln

Created by
My Happy Place
This Presidents’ Day unit is packed full of learning and fun! Complete with an informational PowerPoint about Presidents’ Day, George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln, a tricorn and stovepipe hat project, and lots of printable materials, this set will turn your students into little historians. With eye-catching display materials including headers for several anchor charts along with colorful vocabulary word wall cards, children will have what they need to read, talk, and write about two important
Preview of Thanksgiving ~ Social Studies and Literacy Unit ~ Grades 1-3

Thanksgiving ~ Social Studies and Literacy Unit ~ Grades 1-3

Created by
Kennedy's Korner
Teach your students about the the Life of the Pilgrims in 1621 and the First Thanksgiving. It includes 15 terrific literacy activities as well. Please note this product is uploaded in PDF format. Table of Contents Introduction Essential Questions Description of Pilgrim Life. Pilgrim Life Handout Notes organizer for pilgrim life Narrative Writing Task with Rubric: If I were a pilgrim boy (or girl)… Graphic Organizer for Writing Task Themed Stationary Compare and Contrast Activity to compar
Preview of 2nd Grade Georgia Regions BUNDLE

2nd Grade Georgia Regions BUNDLE

This is a bundle of all five of my Georgia Regions PowerPoints and Graphic Organizers. The set is perfect for teaching all five of the Georgia regions covered in second grade! Students will locate each region on a map, list plants and animals found in the region, and two interesting facts. Each of these categories are covered in the corresponding PowerPoints. Regions covered: Appalachian Plateau Ridge and Valley Blue Ridge Mountains Piedmont Coastal Plains *I always greatly appreciate your
Preview of Discovering the 7 Continents [MEGA] Bundle Unit!

Discovering the 7 Continents [MEGA] Bundle Unit!

*Discovering the 7 Continents* {North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and Antarctica!}***SAVE OVER 20% OFF BY PURCHASING THE BUNDLE***This comprehensive continents mega unit on the 7 continents provides students with multiple opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge of each of the continents. It provides all the materials students will need for a systematic, organized method to produce an interactive pocket book on the continents. Students will thrive on the predicta
Preview of Editable KWL Charts

Editable KWL Charts

Editable KWL Charts: These FOUR editable organizers are perfect to introduce and end a unit in any language or subject area! This download features a blank version and three lined options. All text is editable and fonts are embedded.What are KWL charts?: The acronym stands for 'know', 'want to know', and 'learned'. This is a type of graphic organizer used throughout a unit. It shows students prior knowledge when beginning a unit. It also shows what students want to learn, which helps guide your
Preview of Editable Venn Diagrams

Editable Venn Diagrams

Editable Venn Diagrams: These SEVEN templates work with any language, grade level, or subject to compare and contrast. Use to review science, social studies, and even literary topics throughout the year.These seven editable diagrams also allow you to easily differentiate activities. Lined venn diagrams are best to reinforce handwriting in lower grades. All text is editable and fonts are embedded.This product will download as PowerPoint. To find the Google Slides version, CLICK HERE!
Preview of Continents: Africa Research Unit with PowerPoint

Continents: Africa Research Unit with PowerPoint

Your students will love the variety of this fun, interactive and engaging unit on Africa. The Africa unit is a comprehensive week long unit that integrates technology, vocabulary, writing, art, reading strategies and more! Students will respond to informational text by answering questions in a student booklet in a variety of formats. Students will learn vocabulary words by creating a picture vocabulary flip book. The vocabulary words are embedded throughout the unit to promote ample opportunitie
Preview of President's Day - Barack Obama Photo Timeline

President's Day - Barack Obama Photo Timeline

Created by
D Conway
Students will learn about the important events in Barack Obama's life as they complete this photo timeline. Two versions are included, one for upper elementary and one for lower elementary.
Preview of President's Day - George Washington Photo Timeline

President's Day - George Washington Photo Timeline

Created by
D Conway
Students will learn about the important events in George Washington's life as they complete this photo timeline. Two versions are included, one for upper elementary and one for lower elementary.
Preview of Thanksgiving Photo Timeline

Thanksgiving Photo Timeline

Created by
D Conway
Students will learn about the important events leading up to the first Thanksgiving as they complete this photo timeline. Two versions are included, one for upper elementary and one for lower elementary.
Preview of Google Slides Templates - SOCIAL STUDIES Virtual Classroom Distance Learning

Google Slides Templates - SOCIAL STUDIES Virtual Classroom Distance Learning

Created by
StudentSavvy
Social Studies | History Themed Google Slides Templates for the Digital Classroom {Google Classroom} Provide a captivating and welcoming classroom environment for your students DIGITALLY!Can be used for ANY unit, activity, lesson, or presentation! Also can be used for a morning welcome message, schedule tool, and much more! Designed for ALL grade levels Perfect for the DIGITAL Classroom during distance learning. What you can with these in Google Slides:change out the backgroundsadd or delete s
Preview of Continents: North America Unit with PowerPoint

Continents: North America Unit with PowerPoint

*North America Research Unit* Your students will love the variety of this fun, interactive and engaging unit on North America. The North America unit is a comprehensive week long unit that integrates technology, vocabulary, writing, art, reading strategies and more! Students will respond to informational text by answering questions in a student booklet in a variety of formats. Students will learn vocabulary words by creating a picture vocabulary flip book. The vocbulary words are embedded throug
Preview of Black History Month Research Report Graphic Organizers with Editable Letter

Black History Month Research Report Graphic Organizers with Editable Letter

Created by
Ashley's Goodies
Are you having your students research famous people for Black History Month? Do you need a fun but simple graphic organizer? These Black History Month Research Report Graphic Organizers are perfect! There is also an editable letter included to send home.These are blank templates to be used with ANY famous person!Included in this packet:2 different cover pages- have the children complete a few of the included worksheets and organizers to create a book on their chosen famous person. Or- have them
Preview of President's Day - Abraham Lincoln Photo Timeline

President's Day - Abraham Lincoln Photo Timeline

Created by
D Conway
Students will learn about the important events in Abraham Lincoln's life as they complete this photo timeline. Two versions are included, one for upper elementary and one for lower elementary.
Preview of Totem Pole Writing and Project

Totem Pole Writing and Project

Created by
Tina Mediate
Students can explore totem poles and create their own custom totem poles. Students poles become 3-d representations connected to a writing assignment. Sure to impress parents at parent teacher conferences. Power Point that goes along with this lesson is available. Fun for Thanksgiving/ Native American lesson! Includes: Totem Pole project sheet Totem Pole writing sheet Totem Pole rough draft template
Preview of Blank Timeline

Blank Timeline

Created by
Simple Touches
This can be used as a planning sheet for a personal timeline project, or as a graphic organizer for any timeline of events.
Preview of FREE Blank Timeline for World History, US History, United States History

FREE Blank Timeline for World History, US History, United States History

Created by
Lawshe Education
Free Timeline Worksheet.Give students a list of events to include on their timeline. Have them include the name of the event, the date, and a brief description. I tell my students that they get bonus points for illustrating, but not required as some students are not confident in their artistic abilities. Although I've had some awesome stick figure illustrations! How will this help me and my students?Save yourself time by purchasing this ready-made high-quality resourceEngage students with easy t
Preview of Benjamin Franklin - Lesson and Notes

Benjamin Franklin - Lesson and Notes

Created by
Love Learning
This Benjamin Franklin PowerPoint Lesson is a great way to teach 1st through 3rd grade students about this important founding father! Students will love social studies as they learn about Benjamin Franklin's important accomplishments, including the signing of the Declaration of Independence.The lesson includes details about: Early LifeBenjamin Franklin was an authorPoor Richard’s Almanack and AutobiographyBenjamin Franklin was an inventor: students will learn about his various inventionsBenjamin
Preview of Constitution: James Madison Tells His Story

Constitution: James Madison Tells His Story

Created by
sherry hallam
James Madison comes to life and tells his story and even Dolley has something to add. Events are explained in a very simple way so the younger child is engaged and interested. This power point can be shown in 6 different settings. After watching this power point your class will understand what the Constitution is and why it is considered such a remarkable document and they will understand the events that led up to writing this document and get to know some of the Framers of our Constitution
Preview of Double Bubble Map Template

Double Bubble Map Template

My school was required to use thinking maps this year, so we transitioned from Venn Diagrams to Double Bubble Maps. This is just an easy template to use to compare and contrast anything in any subject. This will help make sure the little ones have a neat map rather than having them try to draw their own! Enjoy! :)
Preview of Becoming A Citizen

Becoming A Citizen

I created this item to help my second grade students understand how someone can become a citizen of the United States of America. This product includes: Push Factor Graphic Organizer Pull Factor Graphic Organizer Map locating Ellis Island Map locating Angel Island Rights and Responsibilities of US Citizen Activity How To Become a US Citizen Graphic Organizer Naturalized Citizen Activities (2) Writing Assignment Thank you to the following: Graphics by Scrappin Doodles If you purchase this produ
Preview of Dinosaur Research Report Graphic Organizers

Dinosaur Research Report Graphic Organizers

Created by
Ashley's Goodies
Are you having your students research different dinosaurs? Do you need a fun but simple graphic organizer? These Dinosaur Research Report Graphic Organizers are perfect!These are blank templates to be used with ANY Dinosaur!Included in this set:5 different cover pages- have the children research a few different dinosaurs and combine them into a book.Different graphic organizers; Dinosaur Report, Dinosaur Description, Strengths and Weaknesses, & Dinosaur Facts Worksheets- Write and draw a pic
Preview of Transportation: Land, Air, and Water Sort

Transportation: Land, Air, and Water Sort

Created by
Kristen Campbell
This is a great activity for students to work on in centers or when they have finished their work early. If students cannot yet read, instruct the students in finding the beginning sound of each label or use the pictures of land, air, and water instead of the labels. • Cut out and laminate these pictures and labels. Have students sort the pictures by land, air, and water. • Put a magnet on the back of each cut-out. Do the activity as a class on the whiteboard. • You can also print a cop
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