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3rd grade Presidents' Day civics thematic unit plans
Civics and Government | Social Studies Unit Bundle
A complete social studies unit to teach your students about civics and government in the United States! This Civics and Government Unit contains 140+ pages of engaging activities, supplemental worksheets, formal and informal assessments, a study guide, unit test, and much more!This unit may be used as a replacement or supplement to a traditional textbook series. Informational worksheets and engaging activities allow your students to discover meaning within each lesson without the need for a trad
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2nd - 5th
My Community Unit (with Google Slides)
I had so much fun doing community unit with my students! Update: Now with Google SlidesThis unit includes:anchor chart pieces and student sheet (Communities have: people, places, activities)Fun in my community graphic organizerMy Community then and nowTypes of communities flip bookTypes of communities writing prompt (opinion writing)Sentence writing Community helpers graphic organizer: service they provideRead, Think, Match3 Reading passagesCommunity Scavenger hunt Fun in my community class book
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1st - 3rd
Election Day: Mock Election Voting Simulation (In-Class Election Kit)
Our future decision-makers are in our classroom today. It is critical that our students understand the voting process and recognize the importance of casting their vote. This civics lesson walks your students through the voting process with a mock election. Your students will learn key vocabulary, will participate in the campaign process, and will have a chance to cast their vote. This mock election can be used with ANY topic of your choice (favorite candy, book, best season, favorite sport, etc
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1st - 4th
Social Studies Units | Community & Citizenship | First Weeks of Back to School
Are you looking for a more engaging way to teach community and citizenship, fairness, community helpers, rules and laws, diversity, and more? Or maybe you want a new way to kick off your school year?Does your district have a social studies curriculum from the late 90s? Or none at all? Do you have to integrate social studies units into your ELA block and never have the time to ensure that this happens in a way that does justice to both subjects?Let ETTC make planning for social studies a breeze w
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K - 3rd
American Symbols
American Symbols A great learning unit to teach American Symbols to your students! This learning pack includes the following:American Symbols learning posters: The Statue of Liberty The Bald Eagle The United States Flag Uncle Sam The Washington Monument The Liberty Bell The White House The U.S. Constitution*Now with Coordinating QR Code Posters that link to the learning posters online! Make research fun and hands-on for your students!* American Symbols Note Taking Template Pages My Mo
Grades:
1st - 4th
Social Studies for Little Learners- (Rules and Laws)
Social Studies for Little Learners: Rules and Laws
What is Social Studies for Little Learners?
Social Studies for Little Learners was built from a need for primary Social Studies resources. This Social Studies curriculum can be used with or without a Social Studies textbook. All activities are designed to cover important Social Studies topics in a grade-appropriate and timely manner.
What topics are covered in this week-long lesson?
- I can identify rules citizens of the United States follow.
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2nd - 3rd
Presidents Day Differentiated Biographies for Close Reading
This Presidents Day informational text resource is the perfect way to introduce elementary students to the lives and contributions of six different US presidents. This resource is fully differentiated and includes text dependent questions & writing prompts.
This unit is closely aligned to the Common Core State Standards for Informational Text. It is packed full of informational text articles (biographies), text dependent questions, graphic organizers, and "fun fact" posters .
Every art
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Rock Your Classroom! A 2nd grade room transformation and theme day!
This is a fun, engaging, and rigorous thematic day that can be done ANY time you'd like to add something a little extra to your teaching! All you need to do is print off this packet of challenges, play some kid-friendly rock music and you're all set to go! You can even up the energy with a couple props, some cool shades or bandannas and get your rock on!!The content included in this resource is:ELA- rhymingELA- long & short vowelsMATH- measurement with centimetersMATH- Roll & color 1-100
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1st - 3rd
Thanksgiving Then and Now | Print and Digital
Looking for a responsible way to teach your students about the first Thanksgiving? This unit allows you to teach about the first Thanksgiving while comparing it to the Thanksgiving of today. This complete no-prep unit has been complete revised and updated for the new school year. The hands-on activities will keep your students engaged. The reading passages allow you to use this in your Reading/Language Arts class as well as Social Studies.NOTE: This now contains a link on page 2 of the PDF that
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2nd - 4th
Also included in: Thanksgiving Then and Now BUNDLE | Print and Digital
State, Local Government and Class Elections Technology Integration
This unit was designed to meet Colorado Content Standards for Third Grade.
This 35 page unit is designed to be taught over 20 days of class time. It integrates technology for several lessons. It introduces students to state and local government positions:
Senator
State Representatives
Governor
Mayor/ City Manager
City Council
It teaches the process of elections, voting, political parties and how a bill becomes a law. There is a unit assessment and a class election as a culminating act
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2nd - 5th
President's Day Unit
Have a blast learning all about Presidents and the United States of America with this cross-curricular President's Day Unit! This 185 page unit is packed full of reading, math, writing, and social studies lessons, ideas, and crafts. This unit was updated in July 2019 with brand new graphics, fonts, and activities, as well as updated content.Included:*Teaching About The Holiday & Presidents Suggestions*USA Presidents List*Parent Unit Information Letter*Introducing the President Lesson Idea*W
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1st - 3rd
Global Citizenship Activities Bundle with Cultural Diversity Calendar 2023-2024
Explore and understand global citizenship and civic ideals in this 4-week unit that focuses on citizenship, service, and character education. Students will examine four themes of citizenship: global citizenship, curiosity, open-mindedness, and inclusivity.Plus, you'll receive a copy of our bestselling Cultural Diversity Calendar, which includes over 500 world holidays and cultural celebrations. Here is how some teachers have used this resource:✔ Grapple with questions of good citizenship in your
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Presidents Day, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Activities, Printables
Your students will vote "YES!" to using these activities and printables celebrating Presidents Day!These Presidents Day printables are ideal for morning work, the writing center, stations, independent practice, small groups, homework, 5-minute fillers, early finishers or even sub plans and are the perfect addition to your Presidents Day unit! This unit is HUGE, you won't be disappointed! Other products you may be interested in:Inventors Vol. IThe Wright BrothersHarriet TubmanRosa ParksRichard Al
Grades:
1st - 3rd
President's Day Opinion Writing Unit
This is a FUN President's Day Opinion Writing unit! My students always LOVE to write about "Why I Would Make the BEST President". Included in this unit is an 18 page set of teaching slides, graphic organiers, writing paper, editing checklists and rubric! Included in this FUN unit are the following items: Standard Alignment and Target PageBook SuggestionsLesson Plan Suggestions/Pacing chart18 full color Teaching Slides/Anchor ChartsBrainstorming OrganizerPlanning OrganizerWriting Paper (2 styles,
Grades:
1st - 3rd
LETTERS TO THE PRESIDENT
Now that you have learned all about the President...why not write to him? This a great opportunity to not only practice your letter writing skills but also practice being an awesome citizen as well. The Goal: This unit is a great way to help write to the leader of our country. Who will like Needs and Wants?Students in Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade will find this needs and wants unit helpful in their studies.What is inside this product?Posters or charts to use for your Smartboard: Parts
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K - 3rd
Honest Abe: A Presidential Mini Unit
Perfect for President's Day and for little learners, this Abraham Lincoln mini unit includes 7 fun activities that will build students knowledge of this fascinating president--all while meeting common core standards!
Included in this social studies packet:
*Full color Abraham Lincoln poster (with important facts and details)
*Abraham Lincoln brace map
*2 one-page stories (best for teacher read aloud)--"The Story of Abe's Beard", and "Why the nickname Honest Abe?"
*Lincoln's Legacy Cut-and-Paste
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Community Helper Hat Crafts
Use these cut and paste hats to inspire children to believe they can become great helpers of their communities.
The following hats are included:
Police
Firefighter
Hard Hat (Helmet for Construction and many Engineer Jobs)
Just simply print on white or colored card stock and glue to a sentence strip to make a hat.
I hope you and your kids enjoy this cute project! :)
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PreK - 5th
Presidents' Day George Washington PowerPoint
Join George Washington as he guides you through some important moments in his life, in this engaging PowerPoint show! Some of the topics covered are:BirthMarriageResidencyPresidencyFrench and Indian WarRevolutionary WarDeathBonus coloring page of the colonial flag with 13 starsPlease be sure to check out the preview, which includes every slide included in the product. This PowerPoint is not intended to cover any topic in depth, or to touch on every part of Washington's life. It serves as a mini
Grades:
1st - 8th
Presidents' Day Activity - United States Coins
Presidents' Day U.S. coin activity. You can also use this to spice up your elementary United States history or government lessons. Your students will create an 8 page picture book, fill in the blanks, color and glue in the pictures, all while learning about the history of U.S. coins. Find out when coin production started, which coin was introduced much later than the others, when the presidents first appeared on the coins, and which coin was even smaller than the dime!
This also includes a shor
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2nd - 5th
Presidential Election Unit: Class Mascot Theme
The 2016 Presidential election is under way! Prepare your students for Decision 2016 with this 130-page resource. This 130-page unit is designed to make the election process real and relevant to elementary aged children. Students will learn about the process of electing a president and will experience this process themselves through the election of a class mascot (a stuffed animal ordered through one of several suggested charity organizations’ websites). Government and election concepts and vo
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2nd - 5th
Second Grade Sub Plans February
Have you ever woke up in the morning and felt just awful... like you "honestly" just couldn't make it to school? It’s twice as hard when you know you have a classroom full of kiddos counting on you. Well, I have the solution for you! (I wish I could make you feel better, but I can help you take care of the school side.)
This is also a great stand alone unit that would cover a couple of days.
Included in this unit you will find 2 days of no prep activities to keep your students engaged and on
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Also included in: No Prep Sub Plans Second Grade BUNDLE
California Symbols Craftivities
California Symbols Craftivities
Includes black line masters; however, some pieces are much easier to have the kids free hand, but I tried to include black line master of every piece for the following symbols:
California Flag
California Quail
California Golden Poppy
Golden Gate Bridge
Redwood Trees
Recommended: I also had the kids write 1-2 informative sentence about each symbol and glue it to the bottom of their project to display.
Created by: Lindsey Powers 2016
Grades:
PreK - 5th
America BUNDLE
Everything you need to teach about the USA! Learn about American symbols, famous Americans, and the 50 states. Create journals, research projects, writing pieces and more! Click on each resource to learn more about what is included.
Grades:
K - 3rd
Civics Unit: Elementary {Digital & PDF Included}
Civics Unit for elementary students is a hands-on unit that combines social studies and language arts skills! Everything you need to teach about the responsibilities of a good citizen, rules and laws, and the purpose of government can be found here! Whether teaching in-person or remotely, this unit provides a variety of activities to teach about civics and government.To take a closer look at this unit, be sure to check out the product preview at the top of the page!What will I find in this unit?
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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