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Social studies Common Core SL.3.1 resources
Native American Heritage Month Reading Writing Activity Indigenous Peoples Day
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month this November and Indigenous Peoples Day and honor and learn about Indigenous Peoples. This easy-to-use research project is broken down step by step to help your students write a research essay and complete a project independently.This writing pack will help your students complete a research project about the Indigenous People who once lived in the area you now live in OR select any Native American group of interest.Link included with an interactive map t
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Native American Heritage Month Reading Activities Indigenous Peoples'
National Parks Virtual Field Trip BUNDLE - Fun Friday Brain Break Activity
Take your students on a virtual field trip to 10 national parks! This bundle includes ten virtual field trips, one for each of the featured national parks. ⭐Internet access is required to use this resource.Each virtual field trip includes:A brief PowerPoint/Google Slides presentation (23-25 slides, including title page, section dividers, and numerous brainstorming slides):Basic information about the national parkLinks to 360° photos of 6 points of interest in the parkLink to explore a place in t
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K - 4th
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Election Day: Mock Election Voting Simulation (In-Class Election Kit)
Our future decision-makers are in our classroom today. It is critical that our students understand the voting process and recognize the importance of casting their vote. This civics lesson walks your students through the voting process with a mock election. Your students will learn key vocabulary, will participate in the campaign process, and will have a chance to cast their vote. This mock election can be used with ANY topic of your choice (favorite candy, book, best season, favorite sport, etc
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1st - 4th
St Patricks Day Activity Ireland Virtual Field Trip
This Ireland virtual field trip is the perfect St. Patrick's day activity. Go on an adventure with your class to see the Cliffs of Moher, Irish Dancing, St. Patrick's Day Celerations, and more! This Ireland virtual field trip is easy to prep, is interactive, includes videos, and has companion activities. This virtual field trip would be the perfect addition to a study of Europe or a St. Patrick's Day celebration.Save $$ and get this as part of the Virtual Field Trip Growing Bundle!*Note: This re
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1st - 4th
Also included in: Virtual Field Trip Growing Bundle, Holidays, Countries, Video Lessons
The Legend of the Poinsettia FULL Day of Lesson Plans for Upper Elementary
This product is everything the busy classroom has been looking for! You'll receive a FULL day of lesson plans based on The Legend of the Poinsettia by Tomie dePaola (a lesson for reading, writing, math, science, social studies, plus a hallway display!).Update November 2020: This product can now be used digitally with Google Slides™! You must have a Google Classroom™ account to use this feature. You will download a PDF with links and directions for assigning this to your class.How does this work?
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3rd - 5th
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Totem Poles of Pacific Northwest Virtual Field Trip | Native American Heritage
Engaging activity about the Totem Pole & Native American heritage of the Pacific Northwest! Using this digital resource, your students will "travel" to Alaska and Canada to learn all about these iconic structures, what they represent, how they are carved, oral traditions, and the rich cultural meaning behind them. This google slides digital resource features two digital choice boards with online links to virtual field trips and student-friendly sites, and a fun follow-up photo quiz to check
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2nd - 5th
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Economics Activities Unit | Project Based Learning | Financial Literacy
This is an entire UNIT for a Project Based Learning Unit on ECONOMICS and FINANCIAL LITERACY. It takes a teacher and their class, step by step throughout the entire Economics Curriculum. Don’t let planning PBL Units stress you out! This unit is all set for your entire planning. It will save you hours of your time.Some Lessons are DIGITALOVERVIEWEconomics For Kids helps students gain life skills in problem-solving, investigating, financial literacy and engages them in challenges. We start a clas
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2nd - 3rd
Also included in: Project Based Learning Curriculum | 2nd Grade PBL Activities
Henry's Freedom Box FULL DAY of Lesson Activities for Upper Elementary
This product is everything the busy classroom needs! You'll receive a FULL day of lesson plans based on Henry's Freedom Box by Ellen Levine (a lesson for reading, writing, math, science, social studies, plus a craft/hallway display!).Update January 2021: This product can now be used digitally with Google Slides™! You must have a Google Classroom™ account to use this feature. You will download a PDF with links and directions for assigning this to your class.How does this work?Your download will c
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3rd - 5th
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Mental Health Awareness | Four Activities, Worksheets, Video & Editable Lesson
What is mental health? May is Mental Health Awareness month! This is an editable no prep 80+ page powerpoint on mental health/ talking about mental health/ stigma/ how to talk about mental health disorders, conditions & symptoms, including 80 google slides reviewing mental health, a custom video I created with follow-up questions, new vocab review, with 3 differentiated levels of all included activities! Each slide of the lesson uses large font and has a visual.Included are 3 differentiated
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2nd - 7th
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Primary Economics Unit: Wants, Needs, Goods and Services (Financial Literacy)
It is never too early for students to begin learning about economics. This primary economics unit guides students through topics such as the difference between wants & needs, goods & services, producers & consumers, choice, cost & benefit, and saving & budgeting. This resource has been updated to include both print and digital options to save you time and prep! Find everything you need in one place.Please click the preview button for more details!What's Included::: Wants &
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1st - 3rd
Cultural Identity Project and Lesson Bundle - Cultures Around the World Projects
Discover cultures around the world and develop your students' cultural identities with this set of cultural identity projects and cultural identity activities! Cultural identity activities are a highly engaging way to explore the cultures in your classroom and cultures around the world. With 6 lessons and 25 projects and activities, you have everything you need for your students to develop their cultural identities in the context of their families, peers, schools, and communities. These Cultural
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3rd - 5th
Malala's Magic Pencil FULL DAY of Lesson Plans for Upper Elementary
This product is everything the busy classroom has been looking for! You'll receive a FULL day of lesson plans based on Malala's Magic Pencil by Malala Yousafzai (a lesson for reading, writing, math, science, social studies, plus a hallway display!).Update January 2021: This product can now be used digitally with Google Slides™! You must have a Google Classroom™ account to use this feature. You will download a PDF with links and directions for assigning this to your class.How does this work?Your
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3rd - 5th
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Economics Vocabulary & Activity Packet NO PREP!
This activity packet can be used to introduce and review common economics concepts such as: scarcity, opportunity cost, goods, services, interdependence, profit, entrepreneur, consumer, and more. NO PREP! Just print and go!
Packet includes:
-- Economics Vocabulary Handout with definitions
-- Three (3) Vocabulary Practice Worksheets
-- Crafty Math: Calculating Profit Worksheet with kid-friendly examples
-- Business Problem-Solving Activity
-- Full-page Answer Keys for every activity
Kid-frie
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3rd - 5th
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Producer or Consumer: An Economics Sorting Game for Primary Students
This will help your students understand one of the beginning concepts of economics: Consumers and Producers.This is a Social Studies sorting game to practice the vocabulary "consumer" and "producer." Children will sort the 16 task cards onto the apples that say "producer" or "consumer". It includes definitions of the two important words, suggestions, 16 task cards, and extra cards so you can make your own.The most important part of this activity is encouraging conversations that help deepen th
World Geography Unit with Geography Worksheets - World Geography Curriculum
Dive into world geography with this highly-engaging world geography unit. This world geography curriculum includes everything you need to help you save time and skyrocket engagement during social studies. This bundle includes 12 lessons and over 200 pages of activities, projects, geography worksheets, games, and crafts to learn about world geography. Simply print or assign, and GO! All lessons are equipped with easy instructions and ready-to-use activities. Here are a few of the MANY geography
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2nd - 4th
Native American Tribes of California Social Studies Research Project
Are your students learning about California Native American Tribes of the various regions of California? This student-centered California Native American Tribes research project jigsaw puts the learning and research into the hands of your students. There are two grade level options:Third GradeResearching the Native American tribal region in your community, your students will work in one of four expert groups:1) Housing and Engineering2) Natural Resources3) Tools and Technology4) Religious and Cu
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3rd - 4th
Also included in: California Social Studies Bundle
My Family Heritage Lapbook Project
The perfect way to end your Around the World, All About Me, or Family Units... a lapbook project that ties together social studies and ELA! As each student dives into a search of their multicultural roots, they will practice their reading, writing, and speaking skills while gaining a deeper appreciation of the cultures that make up their family tree. Though most of the project is completed in class, three parts are taken home for family input (a flipbook, a family tree, and a family recipe card)
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Elementary Social Studies Craft and Project Bundle with Bonus Banner
Thank You Sarah FULL DAY of Thanksgiving Lesson Plans for Upper Elementary
This product is everything the busy classroom needs! You'll receive a FULL day of Thanksgiving themed lesson plans based on Thank You, Sarah by Laurie Halse Anderson (a lesson for reading, writing, math, science, social studies, plus a craft!).How does this work?Your download will come with 4 files: student activity sheets, teacher lesson plans, and a PowerPoint, and a PDF with Google Slide™ links. Simply print, gather your materials, and GO! No need to look for extra activities, or write out yo
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3rd - 5th
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100th Day of School Museum Walk
Celebrate the 100th day of school by having your students learn about what life was like 100 years ago. In this inquiry-based lesson your students will take a museum walk viewing photos of American life in 1923 while making interpretations and forming questions about what they are observing.
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3rd - 6th
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Economics Unit | Financial Literacy | Project Based Learning Economics Bundle
This is an entire ECONOMICS BUNDLE for a Project Based Learning Unit on ECONOMICS and FINANCIAL LITERACY. It takes a teacher and their class, step by step throughout the entire Economics Curriculum. Don’t let planning PBL Units stress you out! This unit is all set for your entire planning. It will save you hours of your time.Some Lessons are DIGITALThis is the BUNDLED Version and includes all the same activities as the ORIGINAL Unit. OVERVIEWEconomics For Kids helps students gain life skills in
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2nd - 3rd
ESL Lesson Plans and Activities about Continents and Oceans
Are you looking for a way to help your English language learners in grades 3-5 achieve success in both content and language objectives?Our Intermediate Content Units have got you covered! With detailed lesson plans, scaffolded learning materials, and a focus on both WIDA and Common Core standards, these units provide the perfect balance between teaching essential subject matter and language skills.This Content Unit includes:✅ 10 days of standard-aligned lessons✅ 10 writing activities✅ 10 speakin
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: ESL Social Studies, Science, and ELA Curriculum for K-12
Something Stinks!: Settlement and Negotiation Strategy
When is the last time you had to settle a conflict? The answer to that question is probably today! Solving problems and conflicts is a valuable real-world skill. Using the settlement and negotiation process taught in law skill can help your students develop these important skills and mindsets. In this lesson, students will analyze a real-life legal case. A group of neighbors got together and sued their neighborhood pig farm. The neighbors had three complaints.1. The overwhelming smell. Pigs actu
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3rd - 5th
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Martins Big Words FULL DAY of Lesson Activities for Upper Elementary
This product is everything the busy classroom has been looking for! You'll receive a FULL day of lesson plans based on Martin's Big Words by Doreen Rappaport (a lesson for reading, writing, math, science, social studies, plus a hallway display!).Update January 2021: This product can now be used digitally with Google Slides™! You must have a Google Classroom™ account to use this feature. You will download a PDF with links and directions for assigning this to your class.How does this work?Your dow
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3rd - 5th
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I Survived HURRICANE KATRINA, 2005 - Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the text and take their
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2nd - 4th
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