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3rd grade U.S. History unit plans for Microsoft Word
Locomotive by Brian Floca - Primary GATE Unit with Caldecott STEAM!
Another amazing Caldecott book and another load of opportunities across the curriculum for our primary GATE kids: hands-on and participatory activities, critical thinking, creativity, art and graphic design, and always best practices in gifted education. I’ve used this unit with 2nd graders, and it will definitely stretch to 3rd grade GATE.
You get 35+ pages of instructions, critical thinking questions and activities, and ready-to-print student activity sheets—assuredly more than you’ll ever
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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"Everything Iroquois!" Common Core ELA and 4th Grade Social Studies
Here it is!
This is over 50 pages of everything Iroquois for fourth grade!!!!!
Includes:
1. A cover page to create a resource booklet
2. An intro letter to the students
3. New York map skills- includes 4 maps!
4. Essential Questions
5. vocabulary
6. Iroquois Creation Story with activities
7. The 8 Strands of Social Studies activities
8. Activities teaching culture
9. The 3 Sisters activity
10. An engaging longhouse project with rubric
11. graphic organizers
12. The Peach Pit Game
13. Review A
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3rd - 4th
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Social Studies Unit Lesson Plan - American Revolution
This unit contains 7 lessons covering the basics of the American Revolution. The lessons were written for special needs students with visual impairments, but can be easily modified or adapted for a wide variety of students (special needs or regular ed elementary students).
Topics cover: causes of the war, Boston Tea Party, Paul Revere, George Washington, Leaders of the Revolution, and the Declaration of Independence. There are extra activities that go over life in colonial times – music, art
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3rd - 5th
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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
Shh! We're Writing the Constitution Unit
Includes:
1. Vocabulary
2. Vocabulary Practice Activity
3. Vocabulary Quiz
4. Book Scavenger Hunt (with page numbers)
5. Foldable activity (with pictures)
6. Mini projects
Grades:
2nd - 8th
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How to Make Common Craft Style Videos in Social Studies
Making Common Craft Style Videos in Social Studies is easier than you'd think. This lesson shows the process an 8th grade middle school class used to make their common craft videos with 19th Century United States History topics.
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1st - 12th
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Song Unit from the Writings of Laura Ingles Wilder
This is a complete unit outline of all of the music in the Little House on the Prairie series written by Laura ingles Wilder. I have read all the books and gleaned the mentions of songs and music within. This unit gives the information of the song, where it is found and the history surrounding it. It's a delightful study!
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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6 week Social Studies Unit Map - 3rd Grade
Help plan out your long term lessons by using this awesome 3rd grade 6 week unit map that includes: standards, objectives, assessments, activities, and literature for the Unit of Famous Historical Figures.
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Grades:
3rd
Revolutionary Person of the Year biography research project
Students will research a selected Revolutionary War Patriot and petition a committee for them to receive the Revolutionary Person of the Year award. This project goes beyond simple search and report. Students must become the person they research and write a letter of persuasion, from their perspective, on why "they" should be honored.This project can be used in connections with Social Studies as well as the 5th Grade Journeys curriculum. This is the project I designed to go with Unit 3 and cover
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Underground RR Research Project Gr 3-8
Following the interactive National Geographc website, this complete URR Unit allows students to learn history, background, biographical information, history and practice making choices from a slave's POV. Reinforces internet navigational skills practice and following directions for technology as well.
Work guide is 8 pages long and gives very specific details on what to look for to enhance understanding of the URR and Harriet Tubman. Challenging for Gr. 3 (or can be used with small groups) th
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3rd - 8th
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United States President Research Project
Hi all! Looking for a writing or social studies activity for President's Day? Look no further! This unit is set up to span three weeks of time and includes...
-a brief daily plan (set up for a four day week)
-exit ticket sheet
-president fact sheet (color coded for ease of use with rough draft)
-draw a portrait sheet
-rough draft worksheet
-final draft worksheet
-poster rubric/example
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
US History Book List
Book list consists of biographies, picture books, historical fiction, games, original sources, history books, series, graphic novels, audio CDs, activity books, literary response workbooks, historical replica artifacts and pretend play toys for grades KG to 11th grade.
Includes BONUS list of classics and novels with an American History theme suitable for junior high and high school.
LINKS to all products included in document for easy search and identification.
Over 20 pages of resources list
Grades:
K - 11th
3rd Grade Social Studies Unit 1; Introduction to World Geography
I wrote this unit following the NYS CCLS and the Social Studies Scope and Sequence.
Pre and Post American Revolution Test
This test covers the French and Indian War and the other events that led up to the American Revolution. The test also covers the results of the war. There are a variation of questions including multiple choice, short answer and true and false.
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3rd - 6th
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American Civil War Unit Notes, Vocabulary, Quiz, Test, etc.
This unit on the American Civil War includes the following information: 1. Stats (North v. South)2. Vocabulary with quiz3. Notes that correspond to my smartboard presentation (presentation sold seperately)4. Unit Test5. Essay for students to write about the film, Glory (with sample provided)
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3rd - 12th
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ABC's of American Revolution
Students will be creating an ABC picture book about The American Revolution. The template can be used in a number of ways. The students can each be assigned a letter and a class book can be created OR each student can complete the whole book on their own or in small groups.
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3rd - 5th
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3rd Grade Social Studies Unit 2; Case Studies of World Communities
I wrote this unit following the NYS CCLS and the Social Studies Scope and Sequence.
3rd Grade Social Studies Unit 3; Geography and Culture Shape Community
I wrote this unit following the NYS CCLS and the Social Studies Scope and Sequence.
2 week unit plan on communities!
Teach students about communities throughout 2 weeks of instruction. Lesson includes things such as growing their own lima bean,writing activities, interactive videos to teach about rural, suburban and urban, and a final hands on activity where students build a 3d model of a community.
Grades:
1st - 3rd
The Beginning-Civil War Era
A short skit from the viewpoints of those who fought in the Civil War.
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Do you know the three branches of government?
I do my best to teach my students about our U.S. History. The more they know about our history the better. This page will challenge your students on their knowledge about the branches, how a bill becomes a law, and challenges students to answer questions about these processes too. This also covers many standards too. There's a key included! Enjoy!
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
World War Dioramas
Allows student to create 3D Models of United States's involvement in World War I, 1920s and 1930s and World War II. Student centered, created and engaging hands on activity. STEAM and STEM approved!
Grades:
3rd - 12th, Higher Education
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The Obadiah Books: Using Fun books about Colonial America to Integrate Learning
This unit is a great fall or Thanksgiving study, which gives a realistic view of Colonial America through the eyes of a little Quaker boy. The unit includes writing projects, grammar lessons, and much more.
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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