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Kindergarten social studies lessons on sale
Fry Bread A Native American Family Story Activity Native American Heritage Month
Engage your students in a rigorous interactive read aloud with the book Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard. Students will love the read aloud and be able to apply their knowledge in the extension activities and writing prompts centered around the book's theme of family and cultural traditions.Get all current interactive read alouds H A L F off with the Interactive Read Aloud ENDLESS Bundle! This resource is included in the November Interactive Read Aloud Bundle!
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K - 2nd
Middle School Social Studies Bundle Gr. PK-12
This Middle School Social Studies Bundle for grades PK-12 is your ENTIRE YEAR'S SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM in one bundle. Filled with HANDS-ON activities, ENGAGING scenarios and COMPREHENSION questions that cover your State Standards, and written to Bloom's Taxonomy. The activities in this bundle can be used for whole-group, small group, or individual work. NO PREP necessary, just print!This BUNDLE includes 850 pages and will provide you with an ENTIRE YEAR of Social Studies lesson plans. A $224
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PreK - 12th
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STEAM Units Bundle for the Whole Year! | Science Centers for Primary Grades
Get all science and social studies stations for the whole year in one convenient package! This growing bundle will have your students excited about STEM/STEAM all year long!Includes over 35 different units suitable for students in grades kindergarten through third. You may also like these FREE resources:Science Center Startup KitFree! Science Notebook Tab DividersAnd this economical resource:Science Word Wall Vocabulary Cards******************************************************Let’s connect!Fo
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K - 3rd
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Thanksgiving Activities Thematic Unit + FREE Spanish
Have fun learning about Thanksgiving with this thematic unit. It includes vocabulary cards, visuals, a mini book, class book, graphic organizers, literacy and math activities, craft templates and more! It´s great for supporting academic vocabulary development while integrating thematic learning with literacy and math. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and approved, downloads in a sec
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Thematic Units Bundle + FREE Spanish
Mapping Skills with Google Earth: How to Read a Map Gr. PK-2
This is the chapter slice "How to Read a Map" from the full lesson plan "Mapping Skills with Google Earth"About the FULL RESOURCE:Teach your students the basics of map reading with our engaging resource designed for students in grades prekindergarten to two. Start with the elements found on a map, such as symbols, legends and the compass rose. Then, have your students apply what they’ve learned by mapping their classroom and route to school. Move on to the Great Lakes of North America and the se
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PreK - 2nd
Columbus Day Reader
Columbus Day ReaderThe ten pages included the following sentences,1. It is August 3, 1492. There are three ships in the harbor.2. The three ships are the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria.3. These three ships are heading out across the ocean.4. The leader of the voyage is Christopher Columbus.5. Christopher Columbus is the captain of the Santa Maria.6. He is an explorer, a navigator, and a map maker.7. Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand are the rulers of Spain. 8. They pay for Columbus’ voyag
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Emergent Readers BUNDLE
Community Helper Activities Thematic Unit + FREE Spanish
Have fun learning about community helpers with this thematic unit. It includes vocabulary cards, visuals, a mini book, class book, graphic organizers, literacy and math activities, craft templates and more! It´s great for supporting academic vocabulary development while integrating thematic learning with literacy and math. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and approved, downloads in
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Thematic Units Bundle + FREE Spanish
Inuit PowerPoint: Native Americans and Survival in the Arctic
This PowerPoint is sure to promote discussion and interesting conversations in the classroom about the history and lifestyle of the Inuit people. This PowerPoint is a great intro to a unit on the Arctic, Inuit, or Native Americans in general. The 40 slides help students visualize the following topics:Tool use in the Arctic Arctic Clothing Transportation in the ArcticHunting in the ArcticHousing in the ArcticPlease check out my Native American lesson plans.Great Native American Lesson Plan Collec
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K - 12th
Thematic Units Bundle + FREE Spanish
SAVE BIG with this 8 pack BUNDLE! Have fun learning about with these thematic units. They include vocabulary cards, visuals, mini books, class books, graphic organizers, literacy and math activities, craft templates and more! It´s great for supporting academic vocabulary development while integrating thematic learning with literacy and math. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and appr
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PreK - 1st
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Social Studies Stations Bundled! | STEAM Units for Primary Grades
Get all social studies STEAM stations in one convenient package! This bundle will have your students excited about social studies and STEM/STEAM all year long! This growing bundle includes 7 different units suitable for students in grades kindergarten through third. You'll get units on: ⭐️ Communities⭐️ Map skills⭐️ Landforms and Bodies of Water⭐️ Continents and Oceans⭐️ Summer Holidays⭐️ Thanksgiving Traditions⭐️ Thanksgiving Then and NowYou may also like these FREE resources:Science Center S
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K - 3rd
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Fire Safety Activities Thematic Unit + FREE Spanish
Have fun learning about fire safety with this thematic unit. It includes vocabulary cards, visuals, a mini book, class book, graphic organizers, literacy and math activities, craft templates and more! It´s great for supporting academic vocabulary development while integrating thematic learning with literacy and math. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and approved, downloads in a secu
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Thematic Units Bundle + FREE Spanish
Destrezas cartográficas con Google Earth™: Haz un mapa del mundo Gr. PK-2
Completa tus destrezas cartográficas haciendo un mapa del mundo con este atractivo recurso. Aprende sobre los globos terráqueos, las coordenadas geográficas, y las líneas de latitud y longitud. Explora el ecuador y el Primer Meridiano, y después todos los 7 continentes y 4 océanos que componen el Mundo. Este recurso, escrito para los grados de Pre-Kindergarten a Segundo grado, está dividido en tres secciones: Un pasaje de lectura donde se aprende todo el contenido basado en el currículo, seguid
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PreK - 2nd
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Destrezas cartográficas con Google Earth™: Cómo leer un mapa Gr. PK-2
Descubre cómo leer un mapa con este atractivo recurso. Aprende sobre los símbolos y direcciones y cómo se usan para la lectura de mapas. Este recurso, escrito para los grados de Pre-Kindergarten a Segundo grado, está dividido en tres secciones: Un pasaje de lectura donde se aprende todo el contenido basado en el currículo, seguido de una prueba de comprensión, y finalmente un crucigrama y búsqueda de palabras. Se incluye una clave de respuestas. Los conceptos científicos se presentan en una form
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PreK - 2nd
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Mapping Skills with Google Earth™ Gr. PK-2
Give your primary students the building blocks needed to be successful map readers. Our resource provides the basics of map reading to ensure a solid foundation is laid for further study.About this Resource: Create a treasure map using all the elements learned so far, such as cardinal directions, symbols and legend. Make a map of your classroom with a title, compass rose, legend, date, and author. Draw a route to school using North, East, South or West of certain landmarks. Explore grid lines w
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Mapping Skills with Google Earth BIG BOOK - BUNDLE
Black History Month Why Do We Celebrate ? PowerPoint & Google Slides for K-2nd
Why Do We Celebrate Black History Month? Editable PowerPoint & Google Slides for K-2nd GradeExplore our "Why Do We Celebrate Black History Month" presentation, crafted especially for kindergarten to 2nd-grade classes. This engaging resource is designed to make teaching about the importance of Black History Month a breeze.With vibrant images and simple language, our presentation is tailored to capture your students' attention and ignite meaningful discussions. Easily introduce key facts about
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PreK - 2nd
Canada's First Nations People SET Gr. K-2
Our Canada's First Nations People SET combines 3 titles in one bundle: Big Books for First Nations Gr. K-2, Moss Bag Stories Gr. K-2 and Kokum & Buddy Gr. K-2.About Big Books for First Nations Gr. K-2: B is for Bannock — M is for Moccasin — T is for Tipi. The stories featured in our resource are being enjoyed by children and teachers across Canada in both provincial and First Nations schools. Aboriginal children read about things that are familiar and non-Aboriginal children learn about the
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K - 2nd
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Mapping Skills with Google Earth BIG BOOK - BUNDLE
Gain a complete understanding of map reading with our Mapping Skills with Google Earth™ 3-book BUNDLE. About this Resource: Start off by giving your PK-2 students the building blocks to be successful map readers. Make a map of your classroom with a title, compass rose, legend, date, and author. Find your continent and the countries and lakes within it. Then, extend this basic knowledge to give your 3-5 students a thorough understanding of maps. Compare the different times zones found in your cou
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PreK - 8th
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Coin Book Kindergarten K to 1st grade
Coin Book Kindergarten Worksheets are a valuable resource for young learners to explore and understand the concept of coins. With engaging and interactive activities, these worksheets introduce children to different coins, their values, and basic counting skills. Table : 1st Grade Money Coin Book Printable Money Booklet Printable Money Worksheets Coin Value Kindergarten Coin Worksheets Adding Coins Worksheets Coin Value Chart Worksheets Front and Back Coin Worksheets for 2nd
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K - 2nd, Staff
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Meet the American Crew: A Fun Mini-Book About U.S. Symbols (Grades K-1)
Ignite a Spark of Patriotism with This Engaging American Symbols Mini-Book (Grades K-1)Embark on a captivating journey across America's iconic landmarks with this vibrant mini-book, designed to spark curiosity and foster early literacy skills in kindergarten and first-grade students!Cultivating a Love for Learning about AmericaThis delightful mini-book ignites a passion for American symbols and historical landmarks. Through engaging text and captivating illustrations, students are introduced to
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K - 1st
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Kids Love Canada: Symbols & Communities Gr. K-2
We each live in one of the thousands of communities in Canada, all having similarities and differences.
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Through story, chants, and hands-on activities, students will discover the geographical vastness of Canada and the diversity of its people. While discovering their creativity, students will learn about the symbolism behind the tartan and that the provinces and territories each have an official tartan. Students will discover the maple leaf and the beaver as significant
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K - 2nd
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Native American Petroglyphs, (Jeffers Petroglyphs, Minnesota)
This powerpoint examines Native American petroglyphs through photographs taken at Jeffers Petroglyphs State Park in Minnesota. Students love looking at the pictures and trying to find the many petroglyphs. All of the Minnesota lesson plans listed below are in my Minnesota History Webquests and Lesson Plan CollectionIndividual Minnesota History Lesson Plans:African Americans History in MinnesotaCivil War: Dred Scott Decision in 6 Minutes Video WorksheetDred Scott: Slavery and Freedom WebquestTh
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K - 12th
Mapping Skills with Google Earth: Map Your Classroom Gr. PK-2
This is the chapter slice "Map Your Classroom" from the full lesson plan "Mapping Skills with Google Earth"About the FULL RESOURCE:Teach your students the basics of map reading with our engaging resource designed for students in grades prekindergarten to two. Start with the elements found on a map, such as symbols, legends and the compass rose. Then, have your students apply what they’ve learned by mapping their classroom and route to school. Move on to the Great Lakes of North America and the s
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PreK - 2nd
Big Books For First Nations Gr. K-2
B is for Bannock—M is for Moccasin—T is for Tipi.
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The stories featured in our resource are being enjoyed by children and teachers across Canada in both provincial and First Nations schools. Aboriginal children read about things that are familiar and non-Aboriginal children learn about the cultures of First Nations people. Students will learn about traditional foods, develop their listening skills, participate in letter sequencing activities and write an acrostic food poe
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K - 2nd
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Football STEAM Unit | Science Centers for Primary Grades
Get your students excited about the Super Bowl with this complete football STEM/STEAM unit. This unit includes full lesson plans and student task cards. It is designed to be used as a week long, centers-based exploration unit, but works well as a day-long unit as well. Monday: Build schema, read a book about football (suggestions included), and set the stage for the week.Tuesday-Thursday: Students will visit a series of centers, learning all about the Super Bowl. Students will read book, write a
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K - 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
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