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Preview of Printable Money - Penny, Nickel, Dime, and Quarter

Printable Money - Penny, Nickel, Dime, and Quarter

This is a printable page with coins (penny, nickel, dime, and quarter) sized at roughly the equivalent coin size in color. This can be used for money projects or for helping students to identify coins. In my classroom I have the students cut out the coins (practicing fine motor skills), practice making change, then glue the coins to a piece of paper for something they want to "buy". Also, if the money is printed in black and white, it can help students to identify coins by features other than co
Preview of Communities Then and Now Presentation - Communities and Change

Communities Then and Now Presentation - Communities and Change

This presentation provides a great visual for teaching about how communities and society has changed in the past 100 years. It also works well for the 100th day of school! This presentation is a fun way to incorporate important Social Studies and Science concepts into your 100th day of school! This 28 slide presentation includes:• How schools have changed over the past 100 years• How urban communities have changed over the past 100 years• How rural communities have changed over the past 100 yea
Preview of Veterans and Memorial Day Presentation | Branches of Military

Veterans and Memorial Day Presentation | Branches of Military

Looking for an engaging way to teach your students about Veterans Day or Memorial Day? This engaging presentation is an excellent way to teach about the six branches of the military as well as Memorial Day and Veterans Day. This presentation can be used to generate discussion and provide factual information. This presentation includes slides for:ArmyAir ForceNavyMarine CorpsCoast GuardSpace ForceThis also includes a link on the second slide that allows a copy to be made for Google Classroom -
Preview of Black American Inventors Presentation | Black History Month

Black American Inventors Presentation | Black History Month

This presentation is a great tool for introducing Black American Inventors to your students. There are a total of 15 inventors included in this presentation. Note: There is now a link on slide 2 of the presentation that allows for you to make a copy for use in Google Classroom. Ideal for use in the classroom AND online!!!Inventors included in this presentation are:Patricia BathBenjamin BannekerSarah BooneMarie BrownGeorge Washington CarverGeorge CrumMark DeanCharles DrewPhilip EmeagwaliSarah E.G
Preview of Types of Communities Presentation

Types of Communities Presentation

This presentation is a great way to begin your unit on the types of communities! It describes all three types of communities (Urban, Rural, and Suburban). Some of the things that it includes about each type of community are:• Amount of people that live in each • Types of buildings found in each• Types of transportation used in each • Types of homes found in eachThis presentation also helps to start conversations in your classroom about how the communities are alike and how they are different.The
Preview of Black History Month Project Letter and Rubric

Black History Month Project Letter and Rubric

For project-based learning, we used this during the month of February to help our students come up with some amazing projects to display at our school. This is editable with Microsoft Word and includes a letter to parents (including an example) and the rubric by which projects may be graded. Rubric may be printed on the reverse side of the hand out so that students and parents know what is expected. The PDF version is newly available and looks much nicer; include your due date before copying and
Preview of Inventors and Inventions Presentation

Inventors and Inventions Presentation

This presentation is a great way to introduce inventors and their inventions to your students. This aligns with the Inventors and Inventions complete no-prep unit. This presentation contains information on 20 different inventors. The inventors included are: o Thomas Edisono Alexander Graham Bello Wright Brotherso Henry Fordo Leonardo Da Vincio Benjamin Franklino Galileo Galileio Louis Pasteuro Levis Strausso Eli Whitneyo Elias Howeo Louis Brailleo Johannes Gutenbergo Samuel Morseo George Washing
Preview of Authority Figures | Presentation and Handouts

Authority Figures | Presentation and Handouts

All you need to teach your students about Authority Figures at home, at school, and in the community. This is perfect for students in first grade.This Social Studies resource includes:Powerpoint- Authority Figure ExamplesGoogle Slides- Authority Figure ExamplesAuthority Figures Foldable - (Home, School, Community)Authority Figures SortSchool Leaders FoldableSchool Rules Foldable
Preview of Map Skills Using Cardinal Directions

Map Skills Using Cardinal Directions

Do your students need help reading a map? This worksheet features an image of a street map and 10 questions to assess if your students can correctly dissect information on a map. Understanding of the cardinal directions are assessed in the questions. This can be used for a quiz or a worksheet.
Preview of Student Council Leadership Awards -Certificates of Achievement School Government

Student Council Leadership Awards -Certificates of Achievement School Government

Student Council Representatives are a valued part of our school communities. Show them appreciation for their hard work and dedication to the school community with these EDITABLE personalised Student Council Award Certificates of Achievement. Awarding students can encourage the development of:Confidence Self-esteemSelf-imageEnthusiasmPersistenceA sense of AchievementRespect for themselves and othersI find that printing these awards on thicker presentation paper/card is effective and makes studen
Preview of Black History Month Presentation | Distance Learning

Black History Month Presentation | Distance Learning

Looking for a presentation to introduce or review individuals for Black History Month? This presentation is a great visual and interactive way to present factual information. Individuals in this presentation include:Maya AngelouCrispus AttucksDr. Guion BlufordRuby BridgesB.K BruceGeorge Washington CarverShirley ChisholmDr. Charles R. DrewFrederick DouglassW.E.B. DuboisSarah E. GoodeBarbara JordanMae .C JemisonMartin Luther King, Jr.Thurgood MarshallRosa ParksBarack ObamaJesse OwensJackie Robinso
Preview of Leaders All Around Us Presentation

Leaders All Around Us Presentation

Looking for an engaging way to introduce leaders in your community and government? This presentation will keep your students engaged when introducing your leader unit. This presentation addresses leaders in schools, communities, states, and our country. Leaders addressed in this presentation include:TeachersPrincipalsSuperintendentsMayorsPolice ChiefsFire ChiefsBusiness OwnersState Representatives and SenatorsU.S. Representatives and SenatorsGovernorsPresidentsThe presentation also includes a 14
Preview of Anzac Day Ideas, Activities and Teaching Slideshow

Anzac Day Ideas, Activities and Teaching Slideshow

Are you searching for a ready-to-go teaching slideshow and activities for ANZAC Day? Then this easy-to-use unit for the little ones is perfect for learning all about the history of Anzac Day. It includes the main ideas of Anzac Day, why and how we commemorate Anzac Day, symbols, ceremonies and traditions. The highly engaging visuals will help your students understand Anzac Day's importance. The activities will consolidate learning.You could also print any pages for posters as required. The no-pr
Preview of Canadian Indigenous Visual Art! Turtle Island Shell/ K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Distance

Canadian Indigenous Visual Art! Turtle Island Shell/ K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Distance

Ready to use resource for K, Gr 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8 students.Based on the grade of students, print the appropriate template (as listed in the resource.) *K & Gr. 1 template is ready to add implied texture drawings. *Gr 2 & 3 students start at "Step 3" of the Guided drawing process.*Gr. 4, 5, & 6 start at "Step 2" of the Guided drawing process.*Gr. 6, 7, & 8 start at "Step 1" of the Guided drawing process.
Preview of Benjamin Franklin: Slides Lesson, Flipbook, and Lapbook Activity

Benjamin Franklin: Slides Lesson, Flipbook, and Lapbook Activity

Created by
Love Learning
Benjamin Franklin is such an important part of America's history, so learning about him should be engaging and interactive! These Benjamin Franklin PowerPoint Lesson and activities are 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 a
Preview of SEL Music Resources Bundle: Feelings, Coping Skills, and Emotions in Music

SEL Music Resources Bundle: Feelings, Coping Skills, and Emotions in Music

An SEL Music Resources Bundle comprising of an overview of feelings, coping skills, and learning about emotions in music. Works best with elementary students. Includes slideshows, activities, and worksheets all compatible for distance learning! Feelings and Coping Skills: students learn about human feelings/emotions, emotion-focused coping skills (breathing, engaging the 5 senses, performing specialist activities, meditation, and humor) and problem-focused coping skills (asking for help, pros/co
Preview of Me on the Map Editable Flipbook

Me on the Map Editable Flipbook

This Me on the Map activity is perfect for students learning basic geography (city, state, country, planet) and where they fit in on the map! It is editable to add your own state & city. These booklets are super easy to prep-- instructions are included!Directions are included to create your booklet for all 50 states in the USA!This file in an editable Powerpoint.Thank you so much for visiting my store!☼ Follow me on TPT☼ Join my email list to get free resources & updates: Rise and Shine
Preview of EURO Currency - PLAY MONEY PRINTABLE MANIPULATIVES (ALL DENOMINATIONS INCLUDED)

EURO Currency - PLAY MONEY PRINTABLE MANIPULATIVES (ALL DENOMINATIONS INCLUDED)

THIS IS A MUST-HAVE FOR ANY TEACHER THAT NEEDS NO-PREP PRINTABLE MONEY FOR A LESSON. EACH DENOMINATION AND COIN HANDOUT CAN BE PRINTED TWO-SIDED AS WELL. 1s (coins), 5s, 10s, 20s, 50s, 100s, 200s, 500s, 1000s included in both PDF and MS WORD formats.ENJOY!
Preview of American Landmarks Presentation

American Landmarks Presentation

Looking for a way to introduce or review American landmarks? This PowerPoint presentation is a great visual way to teach your students about different American landmarks. Landmarks in the presentation include:• Statue of Liberty• Hoover Dam• Mount Rushmore• Grand Canyon• Death Valley• Alamo• Yellowstone Park• Mount St. Helens• Golden Gate Bridge• Gateway Arch• Vicksburg• Everglades• Niagara Falls• Graceland• Crater LakeMy complete unit on these landmarks can be found at:American Landmarks Unit –
Preview of Louis Braille by Margaret Davidson Chapter Questions

Louis Braille by Margaret Davidson Chapter Questions

Created by
Donna Barr
A total of 70 questions covering all 10 chapters comprise this 5 page worksheet. This is perfect for Beginning Level Adult ESL students or for grades 1-4 students.
Preview of Texas Regions Presentation

Texas Regions Presentation

This is a great way to introduce or review the seven regions of Texas! For each region there is a slide that shows where the region is located, a slide that describes the land and vegetation, and a slide that shows a sample of the wildlife that lives in the region. The seven regions in the presentation are: • Big Bend Country • Gulf Coast • Hill Country • Panhandle Plains • Pineywoods • Prairies and Lakes • South Texas Plains The unit that accompanies this presentation can be found at: Texas
Preview of American Revolution (Cause and Effect)

American Revolution (Cause and Effect)

This Unit has a variety of activities to reinforce the basic cause and effects of the American Revolution. There is a 9 slide Interactive Powerpoint presenting the causes and effects as well as questioning students throughout to check for understanding. There is also a packet where students must pair the causes and effects accordingly as well as an answer sheet, which can be used as an additional study guide.
Preview of Inuksuk Art Inuit Indigenous First Nations Aboriginal

Inuksuk Art Inuit Indigenous First Nations Aboriginal

Students choose between six different inuksuks to build (cut and paste.)
Preview of American Symbols Presentation

American Symbols Presentation

Looking for a great way to introduce American symbols to your students? This American symbols presentation is a great way to share the symbols and information about them. This informative presentation includes a short quiz at the end. Symbols included are:United States FlagBald EagleWashington MonumentLincoln MemorialWhite HouseGreat Seal of the United StatesStatue of LibertyMt. RushmoreLiberty BellOval OfficeU.S. ConstitutionThe complete unit that accompanies this presentation can be found at:A
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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

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