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3rd grade social studies lessons for Microsoft Word
Stock Market Unit Plan
Two week unit!
Day 1-
Have a discussion on how people can make their money grow. Introduce vocab for unit. Hand out Stock Market passage and answer questions about reading.
Day 2- 3
Vocab matching sheet quiz. Discuss dangers of investing in stocks. Hand out Danger in Stocks handout and answer questions.
Discuss stock symbols. Have students search symbols for 4 teacher chosen stocks and check progress of the stocks together across the week. Tell students they have $1000 to invest. They will
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3rd - 10th
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History Reading Social Studies FRANCIS SCOTT KEY and STAR-SPANGLED BANNER +10 Qs
After the battle of Fort McHenry, in Baltimore, Maryland, Francis Scott Key wrote the words to the "Star-Spangled Banner. This product explains how that historical event happened in its informational text. There are also 10 fill-in-the blank questions. The questions are mainly literal reading comprehension ones. You get a picture of Francis Scott Key and an answer key. This product is a word document that you can easily print off and easily edit if you have to. It will make an excellent resource
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3rd - 5th
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Interdependence Trading Game and Worksheet
To go along with Social Studies discussions about interdependence, exports, and imports, this game puts students in charge of their own countries. They must trade with other groups in order to obtain the supplies that they need to be a successful country. There are 8 supplies total that all countries need: fruit, meat, water, transportation, wood, books, clothing, and gasoline. This packet comes with the color cards to print, the coordinating worksheet that guides students through the game an
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3rd - 6th
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Bio: LIFE of BEN FRANKLIN Info READ COMPREHENSION Time Line Cause Effect Details
High-interest 2 page biography of Ben Franklin followed by 15 reading comprehension questions about it. The 15 questions are grouped into 3 sets. The first set deals with sequence with students answering questions based on a time line provided. The second five questions have students fill in details on a matching exercise. Finally, cause-effect relationships are tested with sentence pairs that students label C and E. The comprehension questions are all essential skill builders which require stud
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3rd - 5th
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Community Service Project
Students plan and carry out their own community service project to learn how to be a part of a community. Students learn that even though they are young, they can be a valuable asset within their city. Students complete forms to help them plan, carry out, and reflect on their service projects.
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3rd - 8th
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Reading Decoding & Social Studies Integrated 5E Lesson Plan
This is a Reading Decoding lesson plan that uses word origins, and root words to decode vocabulary in Social Studies. The lesson plan follows the 5E Lesson Plan model. The 5 Es are Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, and Evaluation. The plan uses poetry to enforce vocabulary, however, any reading passage can apply to this lesson plan. The lesson plan applies to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and the Common Core Standards. The lesson is designed for the average student
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2nd - 12th
Also included in:Â Reading 5E Lesson Plan BUNDLE
Novel Study: Black Star, Bright Dawn by Scott O'Dell
Complete with vocabulary and question stems for each chapter, this novel study provides a complete analysis of Scott O'Dell's "Black Star, Bright Dawn" using a variety of reading strategies including cause/effect, character analysis, context clues, problem/solution, sequencing, etc. Also included throughout the unit are reading graphic organizers, mini lessons on map skills, and a project students complete on Edmodo. Accounts for students on Edmodo can easily be set up on edmodo.com for FREE.
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3rd - 5th
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Ojibwa (Chippewa/Anishinabe) Native American Webquest/Worksheet
Students will gain basic knowledge about the Ojibwa (Chippewa/Anishinabe) by completing an internet based worksheet. The following topics are covered in this webquest:Food and resource gatheringFamily roles and etiquetteHousing and transportationReligionClick here to view the website.Please check out my Native American lesson plans.Great Native American Lesson Plan Collections:Native American Lesson Plan and Webquest CollectionMayan, Aztec, Inca Sampler Collection: 3 WebquestsMayan Lesson Plan
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3rd - 10th
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Digital and Printable Paper Template Postcard EDITABLE
The 3-2-1 Postcard is a great reflective/summative piece for students after learning new concepts. Students create a postcard with 3 facts, 2 questions and 1 opinion about their experience and include an image suitable to their topic. Although the example here is specific to Ancient Egypt, the document is editable and can be changed to reflect ANY topic.Included in this product is a printable paper template with editable directions as well as a DIGITAL postcard template with an example and
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3rd - 10th
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Biography INVENTIONS OF BEN FRANKLIN Info 4 Cause-Effect Reading Comprehension Q
This is a 3 page minilesson called, "The Inventions of Benjamin Franklin." The informational text describes 4 of Ben's inventions and has a drawing for each. The third page asks what problems each invention solved. The reading skill here is identifying cause-effect relationships. It is an interesting U.S. History minilesson and a helpful test preparation because it has students read for a specific purpose.The product is on a word document so it is easy to edit in ways you wish. An answer key is
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3rd - 5th
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BIO How the WRIGHT BROTHERS Invented Airplane 5 Reading Comprehension Questions
If you want to teach reading in the content area of history, then this product is for you! The worksheet is entitled "How the Wright Brothers Invented the Airplane" The informational text gives background on Wilbur and Orville's experimentation with gliders and tells what they studied to invent the first successfull airplane. The text includes details of the first flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. To make it more interesting, I included some dialog of things the brothers might have said. T
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3rd - 5th
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Emergency Substitute Plan 2 - States and Capitals Find
This could prove to be somewhat difficult for an elementary student, but it is very challenging and something very engaging for students of just about any age. Allow them to work in partners after a while.
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3rd - 12th
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The Chesapeake Bay!
Possibly one of the best lessons I have ever taught! It was one of those "teaching moments" where I have everyone's attention and interest! My students loved the hands on and visual aspects of this lesson and the way it is cross-currciluar with so many aspects of 4th grade learning =)
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3rd - 5th
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North Carolina History: Blackbeard and Bath
Ahoy, mateys! Cheryl Gourley has created nonfiction reading selections on Blackbeard and Bath, NC, where the famous pirate once lived. Each selection is written at an intermediate reading level. A reading response page or a multiple choice question sheet accompany each selection. Answers are provided for all worksheets. The pages can be used for individual assignments or projected to a SMART board. Fulfills the Common Core standard 4.10 for comprehending informational texts, including history.
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3rd - 6th
An Introduction to Debates for the Elementary Classroom
This guide is a great way to introduce principals of formal debates, objective thinking, and active listening within the elementary classroom. Suitable to use for grades 2-8…just modify the topics in this COMPLETELY EDITABLE Word document. The guide includes:· Instructional notes· Group brainstorming activities· Reasons to study debates and ways they are used in the real world· Debate organization outlines and worksheets· Objective thinking activities· Formal debate structure· Active listening a
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2nd - 8th
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Chinese Calligraphy (art project)
Activity for 3rd to 9th graders. they will learn the basics about Chinese calligraphy history before practicing their own calligraphy. Then they will create a larger art piece using what they learned. Great filler activity for all ages.
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3rd - 9th
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Mayan Daily Life Webquest
Students will gain basic knowledge about the Mayans by completing an internet based worksheet. The following topics are covered in this Mayan webquest:Daily LifeReligionSocial ClassesGovernment CultureImportant CitiesThe webquest contains 33 questions and is a great introduction to a unit on the Mayas. An answer sheet is included for the teacher. The information for this webquest is from the following website.http://mayas.mrdonn.org/index.htmlClick here to view the website.I would like to thank
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3rd - 9th
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Also included in:Â Mayan, Aztec, Inca Sampler Collection (3 Webquests)
Inventions and Inventors: How Technology Changes Over Time
This is an OUTSTANDING unit on inventions and inventors. It is a 24+ page reosurce with detailed lesson plans, technology integration links, and student worksheets and handouts (including a parent letter and guidelines on how to set up the end of unit Invention Convention). Download the preview file to see a sample of both the lesson plans and some student worksheets. It is scheduled to last for 8-10 weeks. It is adaptable from 2nd-5th grade with the best age range being in 3rd or 4th. The uni
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2nd - 5th
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One Room School House 1800's Daily Lesson Plans
Have you ever wanted your students to experience what school was like in the 1800's? Here is the lesson for you! In this lesson you will be able to have the knowledge to turn your modern classroom into a classroom from the past. Students will get to learn about history in a fun and engaging way! You might even want to go all out and dress like a school teacher from the 1800's and encourage your kids to dress like they would have in the 1800's. Students love this and will talk about this day f
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1st - 6th
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Leadership, Identity, Cultural Relevance -- Two GATE Social-Emotional Lessons
Here we have two GATE social-emotional lessons promoting self-understanding, cultural relevancy, and leadership. These lessons correspond to the National Association for Gifted Children’s programming standards 1.1, 3.3, and 3.5.Does your school district/state require gifted learners to complete an Advanced Learning Plan? These activities will help provide background as students make plans and set goals for the aspects of their lives they value the most. File these activities away, add them to
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3rd - 8th
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CSI Time Travelers: A Gifted Unit
This is a 12-lesson unit for gifted 3rd-6th graders, designed to last one semester. It teaches the history of forensic science in a very hands-on and engaging way. Students track a criminal through history, but he keeps slipping away! The ancient forensic science techniques just aren't enough for keep up with this criminal. But when he reaches modern day and students can use modern day techniques, the criminal better watch out!The crimes occur in Medieval Times, the Wild West, and Modern Day New
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3rd - 6th
Long Range Plans - Grade 3 - French Imm. - All Subjects - Ontario Curriculum
This Long Range Plan is for teachers of gr.3 French Immersion in Ontario.
You can edit the file and make it your own!
- Subjects include: French Immersion & Literacy, Math, Social Studies, Art, Drama and Dance.
- Includes long term objectives and all of the overall expectations of the curriculum.
- Divided into 3 terms.
- Forms of Writing.
- Considerations for exceptional students.
- Ideas for Field Trips.
- Calendar of monthly events.
- Evaluations methods to consideration.
- Resources to
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3rd
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Precious Knowledge Documentary Questions in English & Spanish
Includes link to documentary for free and 17 listening comprehension questions with answer key for teachers and students. Includes 2 movie guides. 1 is 100% in English and 1 is 100% in Spanish.Precious Knowledge is a 2011 educational and political documentary that centers on the banning of the Mexican-American Studies (MAS) Program in the Tucson Unified School District of Arizona. More about the film:The documentary was directed by Ari Luis Palos and produced by Eren Isabel McGinnis, the founder
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Aztec Art Projects Elementary School
These are 3 Aztec inspired art projects that I did with my students. They can be adapted to K-5, but I did these projects with my K-3. They are all inspired by real art objects from the Aztec civilization. The students loved learning about Aztec culture and it's connection to modern Mexico during this lesson. Templates, background info pics, and lesson plans aligned with national standards included.
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K - 5th
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