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4th grade social studies homeschool curriculum pdfs
Government Unit {3 branches of government, informational text, assess. & more}
After searching for a FUN, INTERACTIVE, and KID-FRIENDLY unit on the U.S. Government and not finding exactly what I was looking for, I decided to create my own. This unit has sample lesson plans, reading passages for each topic , interactive notebook activities that go along with each reading passage, and even a Unit Assessment. Take a look at the preview for a sampling of what is inside this resource.The topics covered are as follows:*Why is government important?*What are the 3 levels of govern
Grades:
2nd - 4th
California Missions Overview Informational Reading & Activities
Most information on the California Missions is too detailed, difficult or overwhelming for 4th graders. Our Mission Overview Text is engaging for kids and works as a companion for individual mission projects. This flexible but comprehensive unit works for shorter time frames and includes all necessary background information, a writing assignment based on the text, and a visual arts component suitable for classroom display.Topics covered: Purpose of California missions, construction and locations
Grades:
3rd - 7th
50 States Project- Research Project | Report {with grading rubric}
Have your students been learning about the 5 REGIONS OF THE UNITED STATES or are you simply looking for a FUN RESEARCH project on the 50 STATES? If so, then this might be just the activity you're looking for!With this PRINT & GO RESEARCH PROJECT, each student or group will create a 5-page booklet on one of the 50 States. This project lends itself to independent work, partner work, or even group work. Simply begin by assigning a state, print the parent information letter, and print the pages
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Regions of the United States Bundle & State Research Project with Rubric
Printable Interactive Old Testament Bible Story Bundle
Teach your kids the Bible stories with this HUGE set of Printable Old Testament Scripture Story Characters!New to printable scripture stories? You can try them out for FREE here: FREE Scripture Story PrintablesThis set of printable graphics was handmade with felt, and then meticulously digitized to create high quality printable images for your Bible storytelling. The printable set goes perfectly with The Jesse Tree Advent as it includes all the characters and images you need to tell stories lead
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PreK - 6th
Stations of the Cross for Kids: 5 Booklets (Coloring, Reflections, and Prayers)
This packet contains five versions of the Stations of the Cross booklets for children of a variety of ages and abilities. Read on to learn more about the five versions contained in this packet. (Make sure to check out the preview document as well!)Purchasing this gives you the license to use it with one family, one co-op class, or in one single classroom. (Please purchase additional copies for each additional class it will be used with. If you purchase two additional licenses on top of the orig
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PreK - 6th
Texas Our Texas: Learn About Texas History, Symbols, and Culture!
Texas Our Texas: Learn About Texas History, Symbols, and Culture! 150 pages!!Explore the rich history and vibrant culture of Texas with our engaging elementary unit on the Lone Star State's symbols. Designed to inspire young minds, this comprehensive package delves into the iconic symbols that represent Texas's unique identity. From the majestic Lone Star Flag to the rugged Longhorn, students will embark on a journey through the state's fascinating heritage. Through interactive lessons and creat
Grades:
K - 7th
Geography Map Skills Unit: Info Text, Int. Notebook, Assess, Quick Checks + More
Help your students develop proficiency in GEOGRAPHY AND MAP SKILLS.With this unit, they will learn to read a compass rose, key/ legends with symbols, and scales on a map. They will also be able to label the 7 continents and 5 oceans on a map, learn the difference between maps and globes and understand the effect of distortion. By the end of this unit, they will also be able to name and identify the purpose of different maps (physical, political, elevation, and population) just to name a few of t
Grades:
3rd - 5th
The Jesse Tree Christmas Advent Project
The Jesse Tree is a chronological Bible story Christmas advent of the scriptural events that occurred before Jesus's birth. There are many ways to participate in this countdown, and I've taken some creative liberty to design a simple version for younger kids. Traditionally this project is done as a Christmas advent, starting on December 1st--but these printable felties are versatile enough to use as a colorful addition to a history timeline, as a family night game of Bible-themed memory or go fi
Grades:
PreK - 6th
Alabama History 4th Grade State Study–ALL CONTENT INCLUDED–No Textbook Needed
Complete Alabama Interactive Notebook Unit with SEVEN Lessons of Nonfiction Informational Text (ALL CONTENT INCLUDED – NO ADDITIONAL TEXTBOOK NEEDED), NINETEEN Interactive Notebook Assignments, an End-of-Unit Test, and a balanced mix of hands-on activities, all aligned with Alabama's Fourth Grade Social Studies Standards.LESSON ONE – ALABAMA'S POINTS OF INTEREST:Vocabulary Two-Pocket Organizer (Interactive Notebook)Alabama's Points of Interest Nonfiction Informational Text Lesson – all CONTENT i
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4th
4th Grade Texas History–All Content Included–No Textbook Needed–TEKS Aligned
Texas History is a TEKS-aligned Bundle (Revised 2020) featuring EIGHT complete lessons of Nonfiction Informational Text (we've included all of the content – no additional textbook required), a balanced mix of higher and lower-level activities, and SIX Interactive Notebook assignments to teach 4th Grade students about Native Americans in Texas, Explorers, Missions, the Texas Revolution, the Republic of Texas, Statehood, and so much more! Need to teach 100% of the 4th Grade Social Studies TEKS? C
Grades:
4th
Constitution Day Preamble Coloring Page
This is a great resource to help students become familiar with the preamble to the Constitution. Coloring the visual elements will aid with memorization as students have a visual reminder. A fun activity to add to your study of U.S. History!
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1st - 7th
Also included in: The America Bundle
Midwest Region Unit {1 of 5 US Regions}
Help your students learn all about the MIDWEST REGION (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin) After many hours of searching for kid-friendly material on the MIDWEST REGION OF THE UNITED STATES to use with my 3rd graders, I decided to create a unit of my own. My goal was to create an INTERACTIVE, ENGAGING, and KID-FRIENDLY unit! That's how this resource was born.THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:* 6-page informational booklet
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Southeast Region Unit {1 of 5 US Regions}
Help your students learn all about the SOUTHEAST REGION (Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and West Virginia)After many hours of searching for kid-friendly material on the SOUTHEAST REGION OF THE UNITED STATES to use with my 3rd graders, I decided to create a unit of my own. My goal was to create an INTERACTIVE, ENGAGING, and KID-FRIENDLY unit! That's how this resource was born.THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:* 6-pag
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Pirate Map Skills: Grid Coordinates, Cardinal & Ordinal Directions, Symbols
Teach and strengthen coordinate grid math, geography mapping skills like map symbols and cardinal and ordinal directions with a compass rose, and new vocabulary with these pirate themed printable worksheets. These are fun mini-lesson activities for Talk Like A Pirate Day on September 19th or if you have a pirates themed unit. Cardinal directions and coordinate grid mapping are important introductory skills to mastering latitude and longitude map skills and being able to use an atlas. Coordinate
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Pirates Thematic Unit Study Bundle: Talk Like A Pirate Pack!
TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD - Reading Passages & Enrichment Activities
This product contains 8 one-page reading passages covering The Transcontinental Railroad Workers, Life on the Job, Central Pacific Railroad, Union Pacific Railroad, Promontory Summit, Dangers of the Job and more. Perfect for SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS, enrichment learning, homeschool or co-ops!The building of the Transcontinental Railroad was a significant event in American history. In 1863, workers on the Central Pacific Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad began work on what most would consider to be
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: WILD WEST LIFE BUNDLE #2 - Reading Passages & Activities
Trail of Tears and the Long Walk - Reading Passages & Comprehension Questions
Contains 3 reading passages on Native Americans and the Indian Removal Act, the Trail of Tears and the Long Walk, Native American Chiefs and War Makeup, 3 Comprehension Worksheets and Teacher's Key. Questions are true or false; multiple choice and open ended, and include both literal and inferential questions. This product contains two non-fiction graphic organizers as well! Use for Social Studies (History) and Language Arts (Reading Comprehension). Great for Substitute Teachers. INCLU
Grades:
4th - 5th
Also included in: Wild, Wild West - Reading Passages & Comprehension - MEGA BUNDLE
Washington State History–ALL Content Included–4th Grade Washington State Study
Complete Washington State History Bundle with EIGHT lessons of Nonfiction Informational Text (ALL CONTENT INCLUDED – NO ADDITIONAL WASHINGTON HISTORY TEXTBOOK NEEDED), a balanced mix of engaging hands-on higher and lower-level activities, SIXTEEN Interactive Notebook Assignments, Vocabulary Quizzes, and an End-of-Unit Test all aligned with Washington's Social Studies Standards for Fourth Grade. Teach students about Native Americans in Washington, Washington's Early Explorers, the Lewis and Clar
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4th
Communities Resource Pack: Urban, Suburban, and Rural Community
This Communities Resource Pack is meant to enhance your existing unit! If you are looking for an activity or project to spruce up your community unit this might be just what you're looking for.
In this pack you will find the following:
-A List of Literature Recommendations
-My Community Illustration
-My Community Collage
-My Community Facts
-Where Am I?
-Wants and Needs
-Good Citizen vs. Bad Citizen
-Flap Book: Rural, Urban, Suburb
-Types of Communities Cut & Paste Activity
-Types of Commu
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Northeast Region Unit {1 of 5 US Regions}
Help your students learn all about the NORTHEAST REGION (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania)After many hours of searching for kid-friendly material on the NORTHEAST REGION OF THE UNITED STATES to use with my 3rd graders, I decided to create a unit of my own. My goal was to create an INTERACTIVE, ENGAGING, and KID-FRIENDLY unit! That's how this resource was born.THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:* 6-page informat
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Guess the Explorer Information Cards and Two-Player Game
Research and learn about 20 key world explorers from the Age of Exploration and then review what has been learned by playing the "guess the explorer" game. Each explorer card has key facts such as• explorer nationality• approximate year(s) of exploring• how he explored (by land or sea)• where he went• why he went or what his journey taught other explorers.There is also a page for students to research and fill in about their own explorers, and an organization chart to compare and contrast two exp
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2nd - 5th
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Famous Quotes Handwriting and Penmanship Practice
Handwriting practice lessons using famous quotes.
Improve handwriting and learn what important historical figures had to say on topics such as honesty, courage, and doing our best.
This is a 30 page penmanship workbook. There are 12 different famous quotes to practice in print, and then in cursive. Students trace over dotted-line quotes, and then rewrite it themselves.
At the end of each section there are mazes to help with fine motor-skill coordination.
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Grades:
2nd - 7th
California Ranchos Unit Informational Reading Activities Writing Art Project
This California Ranchos Era no-prep unit will give your students an excellent overview of the Mexican Rancho period. Written in a student-friendly and entertaining manner, history will come alive! Student text is included along with 28 text-dependent questions, a writing project and a fun directed drawing art project anyone can do!Topics covered: land grantsdisenos, vaqueroshaciendasfiestas reatas Native Americans during this time periodCalifornia Bank Notesfandangosthe end of the era and more!N
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4th - 6th
Also included in: California Ranchos Informational Reading and Activities & 2 Games Bundle
Blank United States Maps (Four map versions with Quiz)
Hi there! This file contains four maps of the United States of America: a blank mapa blank map with stars for the capitalsa blank map with states numbered in order of statehooda larger map (two-page spread) with stars for the capitalsAlso included is a fill-in sheet (quiz) for students to name the numbered states and an answer key. Thank you for shopping with "Learning With Kiwi" and happy learning!
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Grades:
K - 8th
Medieval Stained Glass Craft and Activity
An activity to enhance your Medieval History unit by exploring stained glass windows by creating something very similar. With four possible window designs, your student can use a plastic transparency sheet to create their own "stained glass window". Also included in this packet is a Stained Glass History page, the outside window edging and a detailed lesson plan to guide you through the activity. You can learn more about how we used this activity in our blog, Medieval Stained Glass Craft.
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Ancient World History BUNDLE
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