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3rd grade social studies thematic unit plans for Microsoft Word
Entrepreneur Project- DIY: Open for Business
Entrepreneur Project- DIY (Do It Yourself) Open for Business: is multi-step, long term economics project for students of all abilities and varied grade levels to learn how to form a small business and become young entrepreneurs.
Students of all ages are very aware of the hard economic times that many are experiencing in the country, in their neighborhoods and even in their own homes.
This project allows students to see that with creativity, ingenuity, organization, hard work, dedication, m
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Grades:
2nd - 12th
Leif Erickson Viking Helmet
Design your own Viking Helmet! Leif Erickson Day is October 9th of each year. Celebrate by designing your own helmets to cut out and wear!Students color the viking helmet. Cut out the strips and glue or tape the ends of each strip together and to the helmet. Adjust the size of the helmet to any size head by cutting away the excess in each strip. Enjoy!
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Project Proposal Form for Kids- Shark Tank STEAM Writing Task
Use this PROJECT PROPOSAL form with your students to have them come up with a creative, innovative invention that they would propose on a Shark Tank episode. Their project goal is to become financially successful with their new innovative idea and the first step is to complete this proposal form. This activity leads into a Persuasive Writing Unit where they will have to convince these "shark-tank" investors (the teachers) that their project should be invested in.
We are going to invite the ad
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Biography worksheet
I created this simple worksheet for students to complete as they read a biography or autobiography. We did a unit on famous people from history and they competed on of these for each person we studied then we put them together to make little books. The document includes space for the students to draw a little picture then complete information on: Why the person is famous, a timeline of their life, other information about their person and a reflection about why the person is important enough to h
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3rd - 6th
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
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Nevada: A Children's Readers Theater Script for Nevada History
I love being a Nevadan and I love Readers Theater... so I combined the two! Perfect for an upper grades classroom, this 8 page script is educational and fun! There are songs, there are jokes, and there are great facts. Children will love participating and you could even have a performance with costumes for parents! Why not?!? This is a digital download only.
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3rd - 8th
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Immigration Unit, My America Hope in My Heart Literacy Guide
Immigration Unit: This 26 page literacy guide is intended to be used with the historical fiction novel: My America Hope in My Heart Sofia's Immigrant Diary Book by Kathryn Lasky.
In book one the main character Sofia Monaris is 9 years old. Sofia and her family are a typical Italian immigrant family that arrived at Ellis Island aboard the Florida in 1903. Sofia is detained and quarantined for Trachoma. While in quarantine Sofia meets Maureen O'Malley who is also detained for the same reason. Thr
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3rd - 6th
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Social Studies Unit About Immigration and Coming to America
I created this unit to use with my 2nd and 3rd graders and it incorporates cooperative learning, writing, reading, primary sources, art, poetry, oral language and drama. This unit can be taught in 2-4 weeks. In this document, you will find: ideas for activities and discussions for your class, book titles and other resource suggestions, printables, and my original rhyming poem about the Statue of Liberty.Can be used for distance learning.
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Multicultural Book List
This multicultural book list includes 48 book title with genre and type of book, reading level, main idea, a short description, why you should read it and some examples of curriculum integration. The different cultures represented include African American, Asian, Middle Eastern, Jewish, Native American, and Latino. This is a great resource for any teacher and encompasses all grade levels. If you have any questions just send me a message! Thanks!
Grades:
1st - 12th
American Symbols Printable Book
This printable book can be used during your unit on American Symbols. The students will learn about 5 important American Symbols, and will get to fill out the book to show what they have learned. Each symbol studied includes a Marzano Learning Strategy.
Grades:
PreK - 5th
Mock Trials for 3rd Grade
Transform your classroom into a courtroom with a Mock Trial. Bring government to life with this real world experience.
This unit will show you how to use fairy tales to create a trial in your class.
Students will become attorneys, witnesses, defendants and bailiffs.
Everything you need is right here in this file.
I do this every year and when I announce it is time for Mock Trials again, I literally have students standing and cheering!
Grades:
3rd
Sustainability/Recycling Unit - Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2)
A Unit combining HSIE and Science Key Learning Areas.
This unit is designed for a first introductuction and understanding of Sustainability and Recycling.
Learning for Sustainability is about advancing the cause - in the classroom, the campus, the playground, the workplace and in your community.
Our students really enjoyed connecting with their local environment and seeing what they couls do to make a difference.
Key Words: recycling, sustainability, local environment, environment, reduce, reuse
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1st - 3rd
Passport for Christmas Around the World
Here is a passport to go with your Christmas Around the World Research project. Students can collect a stamp or sticker as they learn about each country. You can customize the countries to match whichever countries your class will be covering, as well as the various greetings.
Looking for something to keep your student's research organized? Check out my Christmas Around the World Research Packet.
Grades:
PreK - 8th
Complete Unit Plan- grade 4 Canada's Provinces and Territories
An interactive and engaging complete unit plan for grade 4. Many cross-curricular connections so it becomes easy to incorporate language, art, math, phys ed, science, etc. into your social studies lessons. This is complete with 13 lessons that will span over about 2 months of learning. The final lesson will aid as a complete unit assessment through the interactive project that is provided.
Grades:
3rd - 5th
UTAH GEOGRAPHY, HISTORY, GOVERNMENT FUN PACK
This begins with an easy reading section about the state with each English paragraph followed by the Spanish translation of it so that ESL/ELL students of Spanish backgrounds, whom you have or may have later, aren’t left out. Then come the following.
1. Utah Word Search;
Answers Key For 1. Utah Word Search;
2. Utah Word Search;
Answers Key For 2. Utah Word Search;
Test Study Material;
Multiple Choice Test;
Pictures Show About Utah (22 large size pictures each with large fonts for text in Eng
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2nd - 5th
LEARNING PACK TO HELP WITH KANSAS SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS
This is great for the state day each January 29 or anytime. It begins with Reading About Kansas which is a reader or reading component first in English then in Spanish and which helps teach Kansas’ geography, history and government; then, as seen below, come printable practice activities and tests with answer keys, supplements that tie the study of Kansas of various subject areas across-the-curriculum etc:
Kansas Divide The Words Activity (example: Kansasbecamethe) and this has with it the re
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2nd - 5th
Black History Week 5-Olympic Athlete & Leaders
This is the last of a 5 week unit about Black History that includes information about the past Winter Olympics in Russia, history of the Olympic rings and colors and honors Jessie Owens. It includes higher order thinking questions and common core standards. Week one was living famous African Americans and had a free download that explains more about creating the five week class chapter book. Week 2 was Inventors, Week 3 was Activists, Week 4 includes President's Day.
The standards attached
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff, Not Grade Specific
Maps Unit Plan
In this five day mapping unit, I have included all the necessary instructional materials. The unit includes: rational, pre-assessments, objectives, material listings, engagement, focus activities, worksheets, and assessments. The document contains twenty-four pages of meaningful instructional materials. I have aligned the unit to meet the Ohio Academic Social Studies Content Standards (Grade 3), however, all states can align the unit to meet their needs. The unit contains objectives to meet
Grades:
2nd - 4th
GEOGRAPHY STUDY GUIDE- Maps, Latitude, Longitude, ETC. ETC
This is used as a reference guide for students during out first geography unit. This is also used as a study packet. Finally, I use this on my Social Studies word wall. I simply enlarge the wording, print in color, laminate, and cut out.
COMPLETELY EDITABLE. You can add anything you include and I missed OR remove any items you do not wish to cover. ENJOY!
The following terms are included in this packet:
equator
prime meridian
lines of latitude
lines of longitude
compass rose
globe
map
map ke
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
Canadian Inuit Mini Unit
This mini unit covers important topics about the Canadian Inuit including who the Inuit are and where they live, the climate and landscape, arctic animals, and common Inuit tools and cultural traditions. It also discusses tools, and igloos. This mini unit also offers critical thinking moments, opportunities for discussion and simple student activities. The language is simple to read and understand.
Grades:
1st - 4th
Cultural Identity Inquiry Bundle - Social Studies - Planner - IB PYP
This bundle is designed to help students develop cultural empathy by learning more about their own culture and sharing this with others. It includes the following editable resources: a 6-7 week inquiry plan, a family values tally chart and two poetry writing lessons. The bonus file is a cultural interview chart. All are easily adapted to suit your own class/school.The 6-7 week inquiry unit includes: transdisciplinary theme, central idea, lines of inquiry, key concepts and questionsapproaches to
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2nd - 5th, Staff
"What Was the Titanic?" by Stephanie Sabol Unit
This book is a historical account of what happened to the Titanic. It covers the history of the ship, that fateful night it sank, and the aftermath.This unit contains everything needed to thoroughly cover this book:1. Vocabulary/Spelling words and activities2. Discussion questions for each chapter3. Vocabulary tests4. Modified vocabulary and spelling tests5. Writing assignments6. Activities/worksheets7. Reading comprehension test8. Answer keysThis unit would also be ideal for homeschool instruc
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3rd - 6th
The Watsons go to Birmingham ELA Integrated Unit
This is a 10 day unit for The Watsons go to Birmingham. The unit uses CCGPS and GPS (Georgia Performance Standards). There is a concept map with standards and essential questions. The unit include ELA each day with another subject. Subjects include math, social studies, science, music, and health. This unit is intended for 4th grade but may be adjusted for 3rd-5th grade.
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3rd - 6th
Georgia Cherokee & Creek Indians Unit
This is a ten day unit that gives you all of the information and research you need to know to teach the unit. It gives you day by day instruction for 10 days and then the 11 and 12 day are review of the entire unit. This Unit is based on the Georgia Cherokee and Creek Indians. (All research and information is included in the unit.) Please message me for other products that go with this unit. I will reduce price for Unit and PowerPoints if you want all.
This work is licensed under a Creative Com
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
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