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Preview of Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - Colonial Virginia Unit - VS.4

Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - Colonial Virginia Unit - VS.4

Created by
Virginia Kiddies
**Updated to the NEW Virginia SOLS (2016)** This is a 35 page instructional SMART Board lesson that covers Virginia Studies SOLs VS.4 - the entire Colonial Virginia Unit. This lesson is full of interactive activities, video clips, websites, pictures and more! This SMARTboard usually takes me about 2 -3 weeks to teach. It is aligned perfectly to my interactive notebook on this topic that is also listed here on TPT. You can find it here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Virginia-Stud
Preview of Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - Jamestown - SOL VS.3

Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - Jamestown - SOL VS.3

Created by
Virginia Kiddies
**Updated to the NEW Virginia SOLS (2016)** This is a 37 page instructional SMART Board lesson that covers Virginia Studies SOLs VS.3 - the entire Jamestown Unit. This lesson is full of interactive activities, video clips, websites, pictures and more! This SMARTboard usually takes me about 2 -3 weeks to teach. It is aligned perfectly to my interactive notebook on this topic that is also listed here on TPT. You can find it here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Virginia-Studies-Int
Preview of AWESOME MONSTEROPOLY SMART BOARD REVIEW GAME TEMPLATE

AWESOME MONSTEROPOLY SMART BOARD REVIEW GAME TEMPLATE

Created by
Science Girl
Are your students tired of playing BORING review games to prepare for assessments? Undoubtedly, your answer must be YES! Well, here's A SMART Board review game template that your students are sure to beg you to let them play. The MONSTEROPOLY SMART BOARD REVIEW GAME TEMPLATE allows your class to review as many questions as you want while playing a MONOPOLY-like game that includes crazy stunts and monster money. The main board slide on the SMART Board presentation has moving animated monsters
Preview of Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - VA in the New Nation - VS.6

Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - VA in the New Nation - VS.6

Created by
Virginia Kiddies
***Updated with 2016 SOLs*** This is the newest version of this SMARTboard lesson, and it covers all of the Virginia SOLs on this topic - VS.6a-c. I've also updated the interactive notebook that matches this lesson, found here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Virginia-Studies-Interactive-Notebook-New-Nation-Unit-VS6-2000122 This is an instructional SMARTboard lesson about Virginia in the New Nation. It covers all of the Virginia fourth grade SOLs for this topic. It is attractive
Preview of Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - VA in the Reconstruction Era - SOL VS.8

Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - VA in the Reconstruction Era - SOL VS.8

Created by
Virginia Kiddies
**Updated to the NEW Virginia SOLS (2017)** This is a 13 page instructional SMARTboard lesson that covers Virginia Studies SOLs VS.8 - the ENTIRE Virginia during the Reconstruction Era Unit. This lesson is full of interactive activities, video clips, games, websites, and more! Use this to teach your entire Reconstruction Unit! This SMARTboard usually takes me about 2 weeks to teach. It is aligned perfectly to my interactive notebook on this topic that is also listed here on TPT. You can find i
Preview of Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - VA Indians - Whole Unit - VS.2

Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - VA Indians - Whole Unit - VS.2

Created by
Virginia Kiddies
**Updated to the NEW Virginia SOLS (2016)** This is a 25 page instructional SMART Board lesson that covers Virginia Studies SOLs VS.2d,e,f,g. This lesson is full of interactive activities, video clips, games, websites, and more! Use this to teach your entire unit on Eastern Woodland Indians of Virginia! This SMARTboard usually takes me about 2 weeks to teach. It is aligned perfectly to my interactive notebook on this topic that is also listed here on TPT. You can find it here: https://www
Preview of Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - VA in the Civil War - SOL VS.7

Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - VA in the Civil War - SOL VS.7

Created by
Virginia Kiddies
**Updated in 2017 for the new SOLs!** This is a 24 page instructional SMART Board lesson that covers Virginia Studies SOLs VS.7. This lesson is full of interactive activities, video clips, games, websites, and more! Use this to teach your entire unit on Virginia in the Civil War! This SMARTboard usually takes me about 2 weeks to teach. It is aligned perfectly to my interactive notebook on this topic that is also listed here on TPT. You can find it here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Pro
Preview of Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - VA in the Revolutionary War - SOL VS.5

Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - VA in the Revolutionary War - SOL VS.5

Created by
Virginia Kiddies
****UPDATED FOR 2016!**** Note: This is the crossover year for the new SOLs. Teachers are expected to teach both the old and new SOLs! The Spring SOL test will include information from both versions of the SOLS, however, the new material will be only in the form of field test questions. I'm updating all of my materials to ADD the new information this year, and NEXT summer (2017), I will delete the parts of the SOLs that have been deleted from the new version. This is a 26 page instructional SM
Preview of All About Landforms - Complete SMART Notebook Smartboard Lesson

All About Landforms - Complete SMART Notebook Smartboard Lesson

Created by
Workaholic NBCT
This HUGE lesson has everything you need to teach landforms to your students. It includes over 54 pages of interactivity, along with printable PDFs (embedded) for formative assessment, reinforcement, and extra practice. Tons of voting along with graphic organizers, activity containers, games, and online resources. 16 popular landforms are covered including: river, pond, glacier, mountain, volcano, plain, plateau, island, & more! Colorful & fun! Be sure to follow my blog for tons of fr
Preview of Pioneer Smartboard Unit 70 Pages Social Studies

Pioneer Smartboard Unit 70 Pages Social Studies

Created by
Geis19
70 Page Pioneer Unit. Updates have been made to address the new Ontario curriculum 2013. Great to cover the curriculum. All of the hard work is done for you. Many colourful slides, clipart,and photos to appeal to the visual learners in your classroom. Notebook Software File. This pioneer unit includes:a) Pioneer Educationb) Pioneer Schoolc) School Rulesd) Modes of Transportatione) Pioneer Occupationsf) Blacksmithg) Cooperh) Teacheri) First Nations Taught Pioneersj) Pioneers Arrive in a New La
Preview of Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - VA Geography - VS.2

Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - VA Geography - VS.2

Created by
Virginia Kiddies
**Updated to the NEW Virginia SOLS (2016)** This is a 26 page instructional SMART Board lesson that covers Virginia Studies SOLs VS.2 a,b,c - the entire Virginia Geography Unit. This lesson is full of interactive activities, video clips, websites, pictures and more! This SMARTboard usually takes me about 2 -3 weeks to teach. It is aligned perfectly to my interactive notebook on this topic that is also listed here on TPT. You can find it here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Virgin
Preview of Events Leading to the Revolutionary War: Interactive SmartBoard Intro:  Gr. 3-6

Events Leading to the Revolutionary War: Interactive SmartBoard Intro: Gr. 3-6

Created by
Dot Cates
22 Informational Slides Including 2 Fun, Interactive Quiz Games to Test Students' Learning! "The British are Coming! The British are Coming!" In this 22 page SmartBoard presentation, students are introduced to the tensions between the American colonies and the British government in a very concrete way. This informational presentation is geared grades three through six, and provides a basic introduction to early American history and pre-Revolutionary War events. An excellent supplement to c
Preview of Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - VA in the 20th Century - VS.9 - whole unit!

Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - VA in the 20th Century - VS.9 - whole unit!

Created by
Virginia Kiddies
**Updated in 2017 for the new SOLs!** This is a 20 page instructional SMARTboard lesson designed for the Virginia Studies unit of Virginia in the 20th Century & Beyond. It covers ALL of the 4th grade Virginia SOLs on this topic - VS.9a-d. It is colorful, informative, and interactive - TONS of video clips and fun parts! This SMARTboard usually takes me about 2-3 weeks to teach. It is aligned perfectly to my interactive notebook on this topic that is also listed here on TPT! You can fi
Preview of An Interactive SmartBoard Intro to theConstitution for Grades 3-6

An Interactive SmartBoard Intro to theConstitution for Grades 3-6

Created by
Dot Cates
NEWLY REVISED WITH AN ADDITIONAL 23 SLIDES ADDED! Everything you every wanted to know about the Constitution but were afraid to ask! In this updated and revised 41 page SmartBoard presentation, students are introduced to the abstraction of government and the Constitution in a very concrete way. This interactive presentation is geared grades three through six, and provides a basic yet comprehensive introduction to the Constitution and early American history. Students are introduced to: * Bas
Preview of The 3 Branches of Government: Interactive SmartBoard Intro:  Gr. 3-6

The 3 Branches of Government: Interactive SmartBoard Intro: Gr. 3-6

Created by
Dot Cates
24 Informational Slides Including 2 Fun, Interactive Quiz Games to Test Students' Learning! "We the People... In Order to Form a More Perfect Union..." In this 22 page SmartBoard presentation, students are introduced to the three branches of U.S. government as created by the U.S. Constitution, as well as each branch's responsibility. An excellent supplement to class discussion, this presentation introduces the following: * The Legislative Branch * The U.S. House of Representatives * The U
Preview of Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - Virginia Government & Economy - SOL VS.10

Virginia Studies SMARTboard Lesson - Virginia Government & Economy - SOL VS.10

Created by
Virginia Kiddies
This 16 page instructional SMARTboard unit lesson covers the topic of "Virginia Government and Geography." This lesson covers ALL of the Virginia SOLs VS.10 (updated with NEW SOLs in 2017). This lesson is fun, well organized, and will keep your students' attention! It has tons of pictures, video clips, and interactive parts. Use my SMARTboards in place of a textbook! My interactive notebooks (also featured on TPT) correspond perfectly with the SMARTboards and are a perfect way for your stud
Preview of Westward Expansion's Greatest Hits:  A SmartBoard Intro for Grades 3-6

Westward Expansion's Greatest Hits: A SmartBoard Intro for Grades 3-6

Created by
Dot Cates
During the years of 1804-1869, the United States expanded westward and people migrated like no other time in American history. The country grew in size, and as the east became more crowded, the west beckoned. This 45 page SmartBoard presentation in designed for instructional purposes, but can also serve to help students learn to take notes, as it highlights the main points and impact of five major events during the time of Westward Expansion. This presentation includes * A timeline with ma
Preview of Road the American Revolution

Road the American Revolution

Created by
Casey Nestor
An interactive white board unit on the road to the American Revolution covering all 4th grade GPS for the road to the revolution. Including timeline activities, maps, hands on activities, videos, important people and more.
Preview of An Interactive SmartBoard Intro to the Erie Canal for Grades 3-6

An Interactive SmartBoard Intro to the Erie Canal for Grades 3-6

Created by
Dot Cates
Everything you every wanted to know about the Erie Canal but were afraid to ask! In this 41 page SmartBoard presentation, students are introduced to the Erie Canal and its effects on the United States. This interactive presentation is geared towards grades three through six, and provides a basic yet comprehensive introduction to the Erie Canal, its construction, and its effects on American history. Students are introduced to: * Why build a canal? * Challenges of building a canal * The
Preview of 5th Grade Social Studies Millionaire Test Prep Smart Notebook Game - Georgia

5th Grade Social Studies Millionaire Test Prep Smart Notebook Game - Georgia

Is content review and test prep getting boring? Try this game, similar to Who Wants to be a Millionaire! This game is already created with questions and answers based on the Georgia Performance Standards. If you are from another state, the questions cover U.S. History from the Civil War to the present. Like the original Who Wants to be a Millionaire, this game has three lifelines: 50/50, Phone-a-Friend, and Ask the Audience. This SMART Notebook file is LOADED with sound effects and animations.
Preview of Immigration and America:  Beringia to 1790:  A SmartBoard Intro for Grades 3-6

Immigration and America: Beringia to 1790: A SmartBoard Intro for Grades 3-6

Created by
Dot Cates
America is a land of immigrants. Most Americans can trace their ancestry back to an immigrant, and 40% of Americans can directly trace their ancestry back to Ellis Island! This 35 page SmartBoard presentation in designed for instructional purposes, but can also serve to help students learn to take notes, as it highlights the main points and impact of four major events and people who influenced immigration to the United States during early American history and prehistoric times, and reasons
Preview of Where in the World? Latitude and Longitude:  A SmartBoard Intro for Grades 3-6

Where in the World? Latitude and Longitude: A SmartBoard Intro for Grades 3-6

Created by
Dot Cates
The world is a vast place! Cartographers designed latitude and longitude coordinates to help identify the absolute location of a place on the Earth. This 26 page SmartBoard presentation in designed for instructional purposes, and breaks down this abstract concept for younger learners to understand. It also includes two interactive activities at the end, allowing students to test out their new knowledge of latitude and longitude. This presentation includes * What is latitude? * What is lo
Preview of Geografía: ¿Cómo es mi mundo?

Geografía: ¿Cómo es mi mundo?

This thematic unit starts with a review of the basic concepts town/city, state, country and continents, with simple explanations in Spanish. Then it focuses on the Caribbean compared to North Carolina (can be adapted to another state) and its geography, covering vocabulary like ocean, mountain, lake, river, tropical forest, beach, etc., with simple language and engaging activities. The pictures have been carefully selected for authenticity and are age appropriate. There are also links to a few v
Preview of Famous Ohioans Extended Response

Famous Ohioans Extended Response

Created by
mary londergan
Are you looking for a way to have students practice extended response? This is a great one! This is a Smart Board lesson that focuses on 8 people born in Ohio including Garrett Morgan, Steven Spielberg, U.S. Grant, Tecumseh, Neil Armstrong, R.L. Stein, Halle Berry and LeBron James. My students asked me to add information on LeBron and especialloy enjoyed this entry. Each person has a short clip and photo and is followed by a second page that includes an extended response question for studen
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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.

Benefits of learning social studies

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
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