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4th 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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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!
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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
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3rd - 6th
ESL U.S. HISTORY (ENGLISH-SPANISH)
This starts with and is focused upon a reading passage on the topic in English and Spanish. Next come
Flashcards of targeted vocabulary in the reading passage,
Bingo16 template (a 4x4 squares version of bingo) in English,
Spanish, Chinese tied to the vocabulary (helpful for current/future ELLs),
Word searches (aka wordfinds) for the vocabulary -- 4 full pages,
Cryptograms (number, letter, Greek) for the vocabulary on 5 pages,
Scrambled letters games – also tied to the vocabulary
Art and
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4th - 12th
Three Branches of Government Jigsaw Project
This Jigsaw Activity is designed for researching the Three Branches of US Government. First, students work in 3 large groups, each researching a different branch. Then, you re-group the children into groups of 3. Now, the kids teach each other about all the branches of government. The direction sheet (page 2) spells out the steps and the following 3 pages provide graphic organizers for each branch of governmnet.
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4th - 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
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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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Primary Sources Collection -- Complete Lessons with All You Need! 144 Pages
Best practices in history and 21st Century learning through primary sources, the Common Core, critical thinking, expository writing, public speaking, creative projects—they’re all here!THIS IS A VERY POPULAR, SOMEWHAT SMALLER, VERSION OF AN EVEN LARGER BUNDLE.You get five sets of bundled primary sources lessons—145 pages of lessons and materials in all—and a nice savings over buying the bundles individually. Each activity comes with explanations, guides, ready-to-print activity sheets, graphic
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4th - 12th
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Myths, Legends and Folktales Cooperative Unit
In this unit students will identify the characteristics of myths, legends, and folktales, apply thinking skills to reading, listening, and writing, and demonstrate knowledge of plots and major characters of myths, legends and folktales.
Students work in cooperative groups to read Native American and Japanese myths and legends. They learn about trickster tales and the characteristics of them.
Included is the unit test.
Grades:
4th - 8th
5.1 Early Peoples of the Americas Inquiry Design Model
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The Early People of the Americas Unit Guide
This document is a full unit plan for introducing the Early People of the Americas, and is designed to meet Common Core and NYS SS Framework guidelines, while incorporating CC ELA skills. Embedded in my unit plan is also an Inquiry Design Model that was inspired by C3 (College, Career, and Civic Life) Teachers. NYS SS Framework Key Idea
Grades:
4th - 7th
5.2 Complex Societies and Civilizations Inquiry Design Model
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The Complex Societies and Civilizations Unit Guide
This document is a full unit plan for introducing Complex Societies and Civilizations and is designed to meet Common Core and NYS SS Framework guidelines, while incorporating CC ELA skills. Embedded in my unit plan is also an Inquiry Design Model that was inspired by C3 (College, Career, and Civic Life) Teachers. NYS SS Framework
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4th - 10th
Mock Trials for 4th 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 actual social studies standards to create a trial in your class.
Students will become attorneys, witnesses, defendants and bailiffs.
Everything you need is right here in this file. Three cases: Native American Tribe vs. European Explorer, White Star Line (Titanic) vs. USA, East India Tea Company vs. Sons of Liberty.
I do this every year and w
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4th
Explore the USA Project (interdisciplinary unit)
(**Note: This project has been completely revised and enhanced for 2021)GEOGRAPHY, HISTORY, LANGUAGE ARTS, MATH and USA CULTURE COME ALIVE in an individual and personal way! This hands-on challenging interdisciplinary project and unit of diverse activities (social studies, geography, math, language arts, art, history, computer, library, math) is one of my all-time favorite units I have created (for 4th-12th grades). It involves hands-on, experiential learning, multimedia, writing, research, art
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4th - 12th
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History of Immigration Readers Theater
This readers theater explains the history of immigration to the United States. I have used it as a whole class language arts/history activity by numbering each line. My students all have numbers so it is easy for them to see what part they have to say. Each line is short as to keep the reading moving. The script can be adapted for any number of students by editing the numbers next to each line. I have used this readers theater as an introduction to a unit as well as a final wrap-up.
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4th - 8th
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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ANCIENT EGYPT (LEARNING PACK, FUN ACTIVITIES, TEST, CCSS)
This has readers, tests, fun learning games etc. Specifically besides the reading sections, included here are:
Version A. True-False Test: Lives Of The Ancient Egyptians;
Version B. True-False Test: Lives Of The Ancient Egyptians;
The History Of Ancient Egypt! (English, Spanish);
True-False Test About Ancient Egypt’s History;
Modern Egypt (English and Spanish);
Handy Links Regarding Egypt;
Clip Art Regarding Ancient Egypt (72 public domain images);
Twenty Creative Ways To Teach
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4th - 12th
The Watsons Go to Birmingham Math Connection Unit
After reading the book "The Watsons Go to Birmingham", students embark on planning a road trip of their own. This includes calculating mileage, cost of travel, and collecting data on their destination city.
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4th - 7th
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!
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1st - 12th
4th/5th STEAM Activity:Money, Decimals Percentage, Interest Rate, Stock Market!
This activity is AMAZING!!! We used this in conjunction with our math unit on fractions and decimals and our literacy unit on Using Money and The Stock Exchange. It incorporates literally every discipline! **Editable!
----->Students are given a weekly budgeting scenario, where they must manage their account balance, write checks, and calculate withdrawals and deposits on a check register.
It is differentiated to accommodate higher-level learners. This accelerated activity requires multiplyi
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4th - 6th
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.
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PreK - 5th
"Where Is the Eiffel Tower?" by Dina Anastasio Unit
This book tells about the history of the Eiffel Tower and the man who was responsible for its creation. This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer key.This unit would also be ideal for homeschool instruction, independent study, and/or differentiating reading instruction for either individuals or small groups.
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4th - 6th
CIVIL WAR SHORT STORY // "BLOOD OF A YANKEE"
"Blood of a Yankee" is a great way to whet the appetite of your students, sparking their interest and curiosity in the Civil War. The story is a personal narrative about a boy who happens to live during one of America’s most tumultuous events, the war between the states. As in any conflict there is always more than one side. This story raises another aspect of the war, what if you don’t want to fight? In the past I have used "Blood of a Yankee" to introduce the Civil War to my students, and it
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4th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Decade Delight - A Research Project for the Decades
This is a great way to get students to integrate writing and research into Social Studies. Students are divided into groups of 2-3, and given the attached packet. They are assigned a decade and will research it. They will not only fill out the packet, but also create posters and a presentation. Some presentations even include dances from the decade! Students are encouraged to dress the part as well for the presentation. It's a great way to build team working skills as well. Students really
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4th - 8th
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