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Back to School social studies Common Core CCRA.L.2 resources
Grammar Interactive Notebook: Grammar Activities | Interactive Grammar Notebook
This grammar interactive notebook is truly interactive with templates that fold and flip for the students to interact with. This product is NOT simply pages and pages of definitions and descriptions for students to glue into their notebooks.Each of the 36 lessons in this interactive grammar notebook includes a color photo of the finished product, teacher’s notes (what to write in or on the template), complete teacher’s step-by-step lesson plan and assembly instructions, and student black lines.
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Interactive Notebook ELA Bundle of 5
Back to School Writing Silly Sentences | Silly Rainbow Sentences
Writing sentences - Silly Sentences writing center for building sentences. Perfect for distance learning. There are Silly Sentences Writing Prompts for the entire year. Comes with BW and color options. Check out the feedback on the individual sets to see how other teachers have loved it. DIGITAL VERSION can be found HERE.☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆Bundle 2 is more challenging than set 1. Silly Sentences Bundle 2You can see the Themed Silly Sentences here: Themed Silly SentencesWant all 3 sets for a d
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Silly Rainbow Sentences Mega Bundle
First Grade Morning Bins Tubs Work, Math + Literacy Centers, Morning Work Bundle
SAVE $$$ with the BUNDLE!Morning Bins / Morning Tubs / Morning WorkGet ready to revolutionize your morning routines with Morning Bins The Bundle! ⭐ Check out the Preschool/Pre-K Morning Bins HERE⭐ Check out the Kindergarten Morning Bins HERE⭐ Check out the Second Grade Morning Bins HERE⭐ Check out the Third Grade Morning Bins HEREWhat are Morning Tubs / Bins? Morning Bins provide a hands-on option to morning work and can turn those busy, hectic mornings into meaningful and independent practi
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1st
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American Symbols Bundle
This is the bundle!!! The American Symbols Unit and American Symbols Art. You and your students are going to LOVE over a month of reading, writing, and art! I created this as a perfect Open House unit. Kids, families and admin were so impressed! The American Symbols Included are: The White House, Bald Eagle, Mount Rushmore, American Flag, Liberty Bell, and the Statue of Liberty. UPDATE added The Washington Monument since so many of you requested it! This 130 page TpT best seller has everythin
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1st - 2nd
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Sentence Structure Sentence Writing Types of Sentences Compound Complex
Teach smarter, not harder! Are your students struggling with writing complete sentences or understanding sentence structure? Transform your students' writing with this meaningful and engaging 5 week sentence writing unit.Includes what every teacher needs...print and teach resources (no prep)answer keyscomplete lesson plans with "I can" statementsBOTH print and digital versions includedthorough, yet minimal time needed to implementquick assessment checksinexpensive (I teach 3rd grade, so I get i
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3rd - 5th
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DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Activity: Primary Source Analysis and Questions
The Declaration of Independence can be a daunting document for teachers to explain to students, but this primary source lesson will help students understand the major themes and concepts within the document itself. Though Thomas Jefferson's Declaration was written in the 18th century, this worksheet has proven to be a fantastic, big-picture way for today's students to study such an important writing without becoming overwhelmed. The Declaration is really just a big "break-up letter" from the co
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7th - 12th
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Apples - Apple Activities Unit - Kindergarten First Grade PreK - Slideshow
This adorable unit about apples is perfect for back to school season in preschool, pre-k, kindergarten and first grade! We make apple crafts, graphs, a class book, we write about apples, count apple seeds and so much more! These fun, hands-on activities and worksheets will enrich your read aloud stories about apples for the whole month of September. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This resource was my life saver for September!!! The kids loved the activities and I love how easy it was to differentiate."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This is
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PreK - 1st
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ELA Integrated Civil Rights w/ Summarizing - Main Idea & Detail - Writing
ELA Integrated with Social Studies! Black History Month Reading Passages - Civil Rights Movement Stories / Martin Luther King Jr. Unit that integrates the ELA literacy skills of Summarizing, Finding Main Idea and Supporting Details. PRINTABLE & DIGITAL Google Classroom! 7 Reading Passages that are engaging for upper elementary and middle school. This unit provides the teacher with lesson plans, passages, and very rigorous tasks that are focused on content while using the ELA skills of su
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4th - 6th
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50 States and Capitals: Maps, Tests, Activities, Google Classroom & Google Forms
Help your students know all 50 states and capitals of the United States with this huge, MEGA-Pack of resources! This product is available in printable PDF, Google Classroom, and Google Forms. A crossword puzzle, word search, test blanks, word banks, and so many more options are also included in this MEGA-Pack! You will even get a mini-research project template for students to research their favorite state, as well as a creative writing template. Whether it be for a civics unit, history class, cl
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4th - 12th
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First Grade Report Card and Assessment kit - assessing students binder and data
This 1st grade report card and assessment kit makes it so easy to assess your students each quarter, document data and share student progress with parents. Coordinating, standards based forms make the entire process streamlined, quick and stress free. Preparing for parent teacher conferences has never been so easy!Teachers love how easy this kit is to use.Parents appreciate the easy to read and understand format. Skills assessed in this kit are closely aligned with the 1st Grade Common Core Sta
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1st
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Editable Desk Name Tags, Back to School Student Desk Name Plates
Set your students up for a successful school year by welcoming them with an editable desk name tag filled with supports! Desk Name Plates include shapes, colors, hundreds chart, alphabet letters & beginning sound pictures, place value, Pre-Primer and Primer sight words, Left & Right direction cues, and number spellings. Please take a look at the preview above for a closer look at this resource!• ML/ELL Option: The hundreds chart is replaced with tons of helpful school vocabulary.• Pri
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K - 2nd
Back to School First Grade Morning Tubs / Bins (Morning Work)
SAVE on this GROWING BUNDLE HERE!Morning Bins / Morning Tubs / Morning Work / Anytime Tubs!Get ready to revolutionize your morning routines with Morning Bins The Bundle! ⭐ Check out the Preschool/Pre-K Morning Bins HERE⭐ Check out the Kindergarten Morning Bins HERE⭐ Check out the Second Grade Morning Bins HERE⭐ Check out the Third Grade Morning Bins HEREWhat are Morning Tubs / Bins? Morning Bins provide a hands-on option to morning work and can turn those busy, hectic mornings into meaningfu
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1st
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Paragraph Writing Unit | 2nd Grade
Teach your students about the basics of paragraph writing inspired by the Step up to Writing format in a fun and engaging way that is sure to captivate your learners. This product includes teacher lesson plans, activity pages, reference pages, centers, collaborative learning activities, spelling dictionary, rubrics, and answer keys. This product is intended to enhance your EXISTING Step up to Writing* tools and curriculum, not to replace it. It can also be used for reteaching / reengaging and e
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2nd
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Also included in: Step up to Writing Inspired MEGA Bundle
Economics Unit and Entrepreneurship - Project Based Learning Open a Business
Prepare your future entrepreneurs with this Project Based Learning Entrepreneurship, Economics unit for upper elementary students. Students learn about local businesses and how they can build their own small businesses with a business plan and marketing. This Open and Run a Business PBL unit includes differentiation, problem-solving, collaborative learning, technology, research, and 21st-century learning skills. This comprehensive economics and entrepreneurship unit focuses on grades 3-5. (Sixt
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3rd - 5th
Legislative Branch Activity: Classroom Simulation on How a Bill Becomes a Law
Make civics practical and exciting for students using this Social Studies simulation that allows students to experience the Legislative Branch! Students will participate in writing bills for their school, community, or state while learning the various stages within the lawmaking process. All voices are heard as students become members of Congress, participate in committees, debate on the floor, and watch their President sign the bills that survive the entire process. Not only do students love
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6th - 12th
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CNN 10 Worksheets: Current Events News Summary, Graphic Organizer, Video Project
CNN 10 (CNN Student News) is the perfect avenue for students to stay informed on current events. This PDF and GOOGLE DRIVE set of graphic organizer worksheets are an excellent way to analyze and summarize the current events of the day using CNN10. These various templates will help students of all ages stay engaged while watching CNN 10. A simple writing format helps students recognize, summarize, and write opinions about the major headlines of the day. I find this resource to be extremely prac
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First Grade I Can Statements - Common Core - Math - Reading
These adorable I Can Statements will make posting your objectives and standards simple and easy each day! This download includes cards for reading, writing, language, speaking & listening, math, science and social studies.-----------------------------------TEXAS ALIGNED-----------------------------------211 adorable cards are included that cover:★ FIRST GRADE MATH★ FIRST GRADE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS★ FIRST GRADE SCIENCE★ FIRST GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES----------------------------------------COMMO
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1st
WHY STUDY HISTORY | Back to School Activity | First Day of School Discussion
Why do we study history anyway? This back to school activity is a must have for any history or social studies class! Start the first day of school (or the first lesson of any history class) with “WHY” because students always want to know why? Why am I learning about history? Why do we have to study this stuff anyway? When am I ever going to use this in life? Isn’t history about a "bunch of old dead people" and things that have already happened? **Major necessary upgrades have been made to ma
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. These differentiated passages are perfect for fluency, comprehension, and close reading. I have included a full writing unit to help your students write the "perfect paragraph" including that tricky sense of closure! The darling art will bring this unit to life, delight your learners, and make your classroom beautiful! This is an informational text - Social Studies unit that celebrates Dr. King as Civil Rights Activist! Unfair laws are discussed as his his fight to change
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Winter Literacy - Bundle - Literacy All Year
Constitution Day Activities and Craftivity
Are you looking for kid friendly activities for Constitution Day on September 17th? This Print and Go Constitution Day craft and writing packet is already prepared for you to provide your K-2nd grade students with fun and easy to use hands-on learning activities for Constitution Day and help you create a bulletin board display for September that will be the envy of your school!You will guide your students in learning about Constitution Day and the Bald Eagle using these LOW PREP Constitution boo
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K - 2nd
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Kindergarten Writing Unit 2 - Sentences
If you’ve taught kindergarten or first grade, you know how hard it is to get your students to write in complete sentences and add punctuation in the right places!In this kindergarten sentence-writing unit, you'll teach sentence skills explicitly as you work on a narrative about a shared experience. Each student follows along with their own copy, adding their own sentences and details in some lessons. This unit is very guided, as it focuses on sentence-writing. It makes a great bridge from drawin
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PreK - 1st
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Daily Handwriting Practice Bundle
This Huge Resource Contains 11 Months Of Daily Handwriting Practice Sheets! I Included Booklet Covers To Make Weekly Handwriting Journals Or You Can Hand Out Individual Sheets. Each Month Has Several Themes. I Tried To Go Light On Holidays. Great To Use Anytime Throughout The Day! My Students Enjoy Them.Daily handwriting practice to help improve:•Letter formation and size•Attention to line regard•Letter placement•Overall neatnessUsing the daily handwriting sheets can also help:•Build sight words
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1st - 2nd
Get to Know You Activities Vol. 1 : Letter to Your Teacher, Partner Interviews
Back to school in ELA can be incredibly stressful, but also so much fun! Take some of the planning pressure off by using this great bundle of six lesson plans/activities for the first week of school. This bundle includes my SIX FAVORITES. Did you know that this product now has a Volume 2 version? Check it out!What does this product include?-Six ready to print OR edit and individualize lessons-Compatibility with Google Drive and Google Classroom-Over 35 pages of lessons, examples, rubrics, an
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8th - 12th
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American Symbols
Over a month of reading, writing, and activities await your eager students! The American Symbols Included are: The White House, Bald Eagle, Mount Rushmore, American Flag, Liberty Bell, and the Statue of Liberty. UPDATE added The Washington Monument since so many of you requested it! This a 100+ page TpT best seller and has everything you need! If you would like the American Symbols Unit PLUS American Symbols Art please purchase the bundle. Reading:Your students will rocket forward in their
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1st - 2nd
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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
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.
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On TPT, social studies resources come in various formats, from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of social studies concepts, or to reteach a tricky topic. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning social studies will be so much easier.
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If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital social studies resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you’re teaching students about America’s democratic process, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., how to read maps, or World War II, we’ve got you covered.
Social studies resources on TPT offer informative lessons, engaging texts, intriguing facts, interactive puzzles, and enjoyable trivia games. These grade-specific resources ensure that all students can access age-appropriate materials that stimulate their minds and enhance their creative thinking abilities.
For instance, first graders can explore worksheets on senses and emotions, followed by a coloring page featuring Harriet Tubman. Older students can test their knowledge with quizzes on statistics and capital cities, then delve into the history of the Underground Railroad through an informational sheet or enjoy a word search focused on civil rights leaders. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, our social studies pages provide endless opportunities for students to explore the world in captivating ways.
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