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4th grade social studies teacher manuals under $5
First Day of School Slides (Rules & Procedures, Icebreaker Activity & More!)
Need help planning your first day of school? Unsure of what rules, expectations, and procedures to cover? Not quite sure how to introduce yourself to your new students? Worry no more. I've got you! In these editable Google Slides, you will have access to:Teacher introduction slidesRulesProceduresAn icebreaker activityand more!The slides are completely editable. Feel free to modify these to suit your classroom, personal teaching style, grade level, and subject.
Grades:
4th - 12th
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HIDDEN FIGURES ACTIVITY PACKET
The movie Hidden Figures is a great way to teach about important Black History and the contributions of women to the NASA program. But, you don't want to have your students just watch the movie! Engage them with higher level thinking activities before and after the movie. This easy to read manual includes teacher directions, templates for ease of use and even photographs showing student examples. Strategies Include: BioPoem - A poem that describes a historical figure in 11 lines in order to sum
Grades:
4th - 7th
Owl Bucks Rewards {a classroom economy reward system}
Owl Bucks Rewards System
An individually based reward system that teaches students about money and saving.
Students receive "Owl Bucks" for completing homework, working hard, helping others,
saying nice words, being present, birthdays, holidays, working as a team, etc. Students
work toward "buying" their rewards and with the best rewards costing the most, students
learn the value of saving their "money." It is up to you how much you give at a time and for
what action. This is an economy
system t
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
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The History of Writing (Great Lesson)
The Great Lessons are the unifying principle of the Montessori elementary school program. Traditionally the five Great Lessons include The Story of the Universe, The Coming of Life, The Coming of Human Beings, The Story of Writing, and The Story of Numbers.
This ebook for teachers introduces The Story (or History) of Writing, including:
the rationale for introducing the history of writing to elementary students;
the story itself to be read to the children;
recommended visual aids;
a timeli
Grades:
1st - 6th
American Indians of Texas Anchor Chart Kit
This American Indians of Texas Anchor Chart Kit contains the resources required to make an anchor chart for the Native Americans of Texas – just print and paste! The clip art and anchor chart ideas are included in this resource.You will receive:-American Indians of Texas Map Clip Art-Symbols to represent the culture of Native Americans in Texas Clip Art-Labels to print and paste-A sample to copy-a 2 page article to describe how to use anchor charts in Secondary Social Studies. *****************
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: Texas History 7th Grade Curriculum Bundle of Activities
The History of Numbers (Great Lesson)
The Great Lessons are the unifying principle of the Montessori elementary school program. Traditionally the five Great Lessons include The Story of the Universe, The Coming of Life, The Coming of Human Beings, The Story of Writing, and The Story of Numbers.
This ebook for teachers introduces The History of Numbers, including:
the rationale for introducing the history of numbers to elementary students;
the story itself to be read to the children;
recommended visual aids;
an additional story on
Grades:
1st - 6th
Ancient Egypt Activity - How to Make a Mummy & Procedural Writing Option
Kids love ancient Egypt, and your students will love this engaging ancient Egypt activity that includes a hands-on activity for making a mummy the ancient Egyptian way (using Cornish game hens). This mini-unit hooks kids the entire time, but you can also shorten the timeframe depending on your need.This engaging social studies lesson is also a platform for teaching or reviewing procedural process writing and transition words. It can also be used as a reward activity, or a culminating activity af
Grades:
4th - 7th
Regions of Texas Anchor Chart Kit
This Regions of Texas Anchor Chart Kit contains the resources required to make a variety of anchor charts for the Regions of Texas – just print and paste! The clip art and anchor chart ideas are included in this resource.You will receive:-Regions of Texas Map Clip Art-Symbols to represent the economy and natural resources in Texas Clip Art-Labels to print and paste-A sample to copy-a 2 page article to describe how to use anchor charts in Secondary Social Studies. *******************************
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: Texas History 7th Grade Curriculum Bundle of Activities
Guide for Creating Lessons to Support ELL Students
Are you a mainstream teacher looking for ways to better educate your EL students?
Are you an ELL teacher who is asked by mainstream teachers or your administration for input on how to better reach ELs?
This MPI (WIDA's version of a Learning Target/Objective) guide is an amazingly easy to use resource for both mainstream and ELL teachers. These sheets lead you through writing a learning target, MPI, or daily objective in a quick easy to implement manner that ensures you are doing everythin
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Staff
BIOGRAPHY TEACHING IDEAS
Are you looking for new ways to teach biographies? Are you tired of the same ole’ lesson? Try the Biography Book! Included in this book are 20 different teaching strategies to bring biographies to life in your classroom.This easy to read manual includes teacher directions, templates for ease of use and even photographs showing student examples. Strategies Include: Attribute Graph - This is a graph that shows the attributes of a historical figure, an inventor, an ordinary citizen or a character f
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: SOCIAL STUDIES STRATEGIES BUNDLE
The History of English
The story of the English language is a nice extension to the History of Writing (Montessori Great Lesson). This short ebook for teachers contains the story of English, from its roots in German dialects, through the adoption of Latin vocabulary, to the infusion of Old Norse and Norman-French. The story is simply written for reading to the children.
Included are:
introductory comments;
the story itself to be read to the children;
and recommended visual aids.
This concise history is designed
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Future History - Teacher's Guide
Welcome to Future History! This is my favorite unit to teach. I have created a unit that allows students to review the basics of social studies, synthesize their learning into a new idea, and have fun with their imagination. Explore the connections between resources, climates, governments, economics, and more.
Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in: Future History!
Leader In Me Sayings Chart
Do you ever need a quick companion chart to use to quickly redirect your class to give feedback for the 7 Habits Implementation? This chart can be your reference for sayings to encourage your class to strengthen the leader inside each of them.
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PreK - 8th
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K - 5 California Social Studies Standards Checklist
Use these checklists throughout the year to be sure you have taught ALL required California social studies standards for your grade (K-5).Links to Common Core Standards Checklists:Kindergarten1st Grade2nd Grade3rd Grade4th Grade5th GradeKindergarten-Third Grade BundleK-5 NGSS Checklists
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Grades:
K - 5th
Hispanic Heritage Month | 21 Spanish-speaking Countries Presentation Slides.
This is a set of 21 Spanish-speaking countries presentation slides to engage in and is perfect to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th through October 15th each year. It's a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions, culture, and history of Hispanic and Latinx Americans. "Hispanic" refers to the culture, people, and nations linked to Spain or the Spanish language. These presentation slides could make students learn about Hispanic nations and influence Spanish as
Grades:
1st - 12th
Also included in: Hispanic Heritage Month Activities | 21 Spanish-speaking Countries.
Lesson 1.3 Counting Money Lesson Plan
The "Counting Money" lesson is designed to provide elementary school students, with a foundational understanding of the value of coins and finding the sum and difference when working with money. Through engaging activities, and visual aids, students will explore the various values of money, and grasp the fundamental principles of its use in everyday life.As students progress through this lesson, they not only acquire practical skills for financial decision-making but also develop a foundational
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Fun Counting Money Bundle
On this day in history...Year long calendar
This makes a great Bellringer or Warm-up activity. Events are listed Jan 1-Dec 31st. Brief enough that students could do research to find out more. Consise and in one place. Used https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history and promotional calendar by WorldStrides Travel Company
Grades:
4th - 12th
Classroom Government Color Edition
The purpose of this Classroom Government is to provide a practical assistant to classroom management, which develops student accountability, responsibility, and provides inclusivity for their voices to be heard and acted upon positively. They are also provided a valuable foundation for a basic civics lesson that will serve them in real-world situations. This plan is based on a standard class of (19) students and is adjustable to the individual needs of the classroom. This book is 15 pages total,
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Black History Month African American Astronauts Presentation | February Activity
This is a classroom resource and activity to engage in and is perfect to celebrate Black History Month which is observed in February, or any time you are studying about African American History. Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other cou
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Grades:
4th - 12th
Also included in: Black History Month | 100 African Americans Biography and Activity.
Sample teacher resume/CV (editable)
Editable CV/resume for teachers. Includes:Heading/photoPersonal detailsWork experienceEducationReferences
Grades:
PreK - 12th
Trip around the world
"Explorez le monde depuis le confort de votre foyer avec notre livre illustré captivant : 'Voyage autour du monde : Découverte des cultures et des traditions'. Plongez dans une aventure immersive à travers les continents, où chaque page vous transporte dans un nouveau pays rempli de couleurs, de saveurs et de traditions uniques.À travers des images vibrantes et des descriptions captivantes, ce livre invite les lecteurs de tous âges à découvrir la richesse et la diversité des cultures à travers l
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Junior 4-6 Music - FULL UNIT & LESSONS - Hear My Voice
Created by a seasoned music teacher, Hear My Voice is a moving Indigenous-inspired Orff Arrangement & lesson sequence for Junior grades (4-6) that is engaging, musically satisfying, and challenging. This unit enhances ensemble playing, creativity, and musical understanding including triplets, chord change, a variety of other rhythms, and includes composition/improvisation for final performance. This activity can also be connected directly to the Language Arts curriculum through poetry.This
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Grades:
4th - 8th
List of Countries - Flags, Capitals, Currencies, & Languages
List of all countries and their capital with language - currency- national flaggrouped according to continents Download file : .PDF (dimensions: 8.5x11.0 inches -US Letter paper )
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Module 1: Pre/Post Quiz
Our Module One Pre/Post quiz is designed to gauge your students knowledge and understanding before and after both lesson one: The History of Money and lesson two: Introduction to Money.Some noted benefits for Teachers and Parents:Pre-quizzes help teachers understand what students already know about the topic, allowing them to tailor the lesson to the students' existing knowledge.Quiz results provide valuable data for differentiated instruction, allowing teachers to adapt their teaching methods t
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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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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