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4th grade social studies unit plan pdfs
4th / 5th Grade Social Studies: Full-Year Curriculum BUNDLE. No-Prep!
The Social Studies, Year-Long Bundle provides a complete curriculum for upper-elementary classrooms with a focus on literacy development, reading comprehension, and active learning. 21st Century skills are emphasized with annotation and reading skills development, interactive hands-on activities, research, and more. Student workbooks include informational reading passages, meaning no textbook is needed! In addition, student workbooks and PowerPoints are Google compatible, which allows for digit
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4th - 5th
The American Civil War Unit Reading Passages Timeline Worksheets Activities
This kid-friendly pack is a brief introduction to the American Civil War. It highlights the causes, major events, and the results of war. Students will learn all about the American Civil War with passages, organizers, and activities about the following topics:Slavery in AmericaA Divided NationSeceding the UnionPresident LincolnUnderground RailroadFort SumterBattle of GettysburgSurrender at AppomattoxEmancipation Proclamation13th, 14th, 15th Amendments With character studies on 5 important peopl
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3rd - 5th
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Economics Unit for 3rd & 4th Grade - Scarcity, Opportunity Cost, & Budgets
Do you want your students to master all the economics terms and standards in 3rd and 4th grade? Well this hands-on PBL unit to teach economics covers many different concepts through a real life project. After learning vocabulary your students will go through a project that will teach them all about economics. This is not an explicit teaching product, but a project based learning product.This Unit Covers1. Scarcity2. Opportunity Costs3. Producers and Consumers4. Budgets5. Market PlacesWhy will th
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3rd - 5th
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European Explorers: Age of Exploration, Voyages, New World Discoveries & MORE!
Looking for an easy-to-use social studies unit on early European explorers for your third, fourth, or fifth grade class? Look no further! Our unit is designed to take your students on an exciting voyage during the Age of Exploration, where they'll learn about and experience the journeys of early European explorers.Our engaging hands-on student activities, including learning centers, a review game, and unit assessment, are available in both printable and digital formats, making prep a breeze. Our
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3rd - 5th
American Civil War Reading Passages Worksheets Unit Causes Battles Maps Timeline
Make history come to life in your classroom with our Civil War Activities Complete Unit! Immerse your students into the American Civil War with this comprehensive collection of interactive activities, leveled reading passages, comprehension questions, and vocabulary posters. Step back in time as you teach your students about the events and people that were part of this crucial moment in history.Go Digital--A Digital Version of This Unit is Now Available:A DIGITAL version of this unit for Google
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3rd - 5th
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Cinco de Mayo Craft Activities Writing Worksheets +13 units for Global Holidays
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a Craft Activity and reading passage. Plus this resource includes 13 other Holidays Around the World making it a great value.This Holidays Around the World reading comprehension, crafts and research project includes crafts, reading passages, a passport, a suitcase, journal & scrapbook activities, bulletin board & much more for 14 other celebrations from different countries.If you are looking for activities that include culture, diversity, traditions or custom
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2nd - 5th
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Ancient Egypt Activities Reading Passages Unit Worksheets Map Egyptian Pyramids
Take a step back in time to Ancient Egypt with these Ancient Egypt activities that students will love! This unit has reading passages about the Nile River, geography of Egypt, pharaohs, pyramids, mummification, daily life, and much more. This unit has everything you need including reading passages, activities, a pacing guide, vocabulary posters, map, timeline, comprehension questions, a test, and more! Inside you'll find information about:A Great CivilizationThe Nile River Nile DeltaA Tough Life
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2nd - 4th
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Government Unit {3 branches of government, informational text, assess. & more}
After searching for a FUN, INTERACTIVE, and KID-FRIENDLY unit on the U.S. Government and not finding exactly what I was looking for, I decided to create my own. This unit has sample lesson plans, reading passages for each topic , interactive notebook activities that go along with each reading passage, and even a Unit Assessment. Take a look at the preview for a sampling of what is inside this resource.The topics covered are as follows:*Why is government important?*What are the 3 levels of govern
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2nd - 4th
California Native Americans/Indigenous Peoples of California
This unit on the California Native American tribes/Indigenous Peoples of California is just for you! Activities include instructions, activity cards, graphic organizers, and a response/recording sheet if applicable. This 60 page unit includes:1) Academic vocabulary cards2) Inquiry chart ideas and student examples for classroom discussion and use3) Tribe flip books4) Tribe graphic organizers5) Informative text for listed CA tribe regions and example tribes6) Comprehension quizzes on all CA tribe
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2nd - 4th
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Citizenship: Rights, Responsibilities, Rules, Laws, and MORE!
This unit contains eight EXPLICIT lessons that focus on the following concepts: 1. Citizens in their communities 2. Rights and responsibilities of citizens 3. Rules and laws citizens must follow in different settings 4. Citizens making responsible and irresponsible choices 5. Citizens communicating well with others 6. Citizens problem solving with others 7. Citizens showing respect and kindness with others. Each lesson provides an objective, student "I can statement," opportunities to build ba
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2nd - 4th
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The US Constitution Day Activities 2nd & 3rd Grade, Reading Comprehension & More
Whether you're looking for Constitution Day activities or just teaching a unit about the United States Constitution, these kid-friendly reading comprehension passages, coloring pages, word searches, writing crafts, and more are sure to be a hit! Even though it is one of the most important documents in the United States, it can be challenging to explain to our students exactly what it is, why it was written, and why it is important. This unit makes that easy!Over 160 pages of resources explain th
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2nd - 4th
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Texas History / Regions of Texas / Unit 1 / Printable & Digital
This resource is a 4th grade Texas History teacher's life-saver when it comes to teaching TEKS Resource Unit 1: Regions of Texas. This unit is jam packed with easy-prep, easy to grade, comprehensive content and engaging activities that both you and your students will love!If you want to go paperless, or just get in those t-tess technology "brownie points", the entire unit is provided in a digital format as well! This product contains the following: 4 reading passages on the following topics (ea
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4th - 7th
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Texas History / Republic of Texas and Statehood / Unit 7 / Printable & Digital
This resource is a 4th grade Texas History teacher's life-saver when it comes to teaching TEKS Resource Unit 7: The Republic of Texas and Statehood. This unit is jam packed with easy-prep, easy to grade, comprehensive content and engaging activities that both you and your students will love!If you want to go paperless, or just get in those t-tess technology "brownie points", the entire unit is provided in a digital format as well! This product contains the following: 3 reading passages on the f
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4th - 7th
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Indigenous Peoples and Europeans & Early Societies | ONTARIO GRADE 4/5 UNIT
Teach your split grade 4 and grade 5's with this inquiry based split grade unit on Indigenous people and Europeans and Early societies. Teach two separate curriculums during one period with this complete unit in an easy and manageable way. Grade 41) Identify and locate the major early societies on a map and time line. 2)Compare the daily life of two or more early societies. 3) Identify the environmental features in early societies 4) Identify how the environment impacts the daily life of earl
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3rd - 6th
Geography Map Skills Unit: Info Text, Int. Notebook, Assess, Quick Checks + More
Help your students develop proficiency in GEOGRAPHY AND MAP SKILLS.With this unit, they will learn to read a compass rose, key/ legends with symbols, and scales on a map. They will also be able to label the 7 continents and 5 oceans on a map, learn the difference between maps and globes and understand the effect of distortion. By the end of this unit, they will also be able to name and identify the purpose of different maps (physical, political, elevation, and population) just to name a few of t
Grades:
3rd - 5th
5th Grade U.S. History Social Studies Curriculum - YEARLONG BUNDLE TEKS-Aligned
Are you an upper elementary teacher looking for minimal-prep and engaging lessons and activities to teach social studies concepts to your students? Looking to find a quality TEKS-aligned 5th-grade United States History curriculum to use throughout the year? Look no further!This 36-week curriculum bundle includes lesson plans, guided notes, practice activities, exit tickets, a project, unit assessment, and more. The lessons in each unit include slideshows in both PowerPoint and Google Slides, as
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4th - 5th
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Texas History / American Indian Life in Texas / Unit 3 / Printable & Digital
This resource is a 4th grade Texas History teacher's life-saver when it comes to teaching TEKS Resource Unit 3: American Indian Life in Texas. This unit is jam packed with easy-prep, easy to grade, comprehensive content and engaging activities that both you and your students will love!If you want to go paperless, or just get in those t-tess technology "brownie points", the entire unit is provided in a digital format as well! This product contains the following: 4 reading passages on the followi
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4th - 7th
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2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum History Unit Communities
This unit looks at communities in the past and the present. It allows you to show your students how your own community started and where it is today. There are activities that discuss how we live now compared to the past. Look below to see what is included! GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS LINKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PDF DOWNLOAD ON THE GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS PAGEDigital files available to download via Google Slides and FormsWant to see a sample lesson? CLICK HERE FOR A LESSON FREEBIE6 Lesson Plans5 Reading
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: 2nd Grade Social Studies Communities Curriculum YEAR LONG Bundle Units
3rd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Michigan History Unit
The third unit in 3rd grade Michigan Social Studies is themed in geography. Unit correlates to concepts in the MC3 curriculum and meets Michigan Social Studies standards.Lessons are typically taught over a two day span. Standards covered included.GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS LINKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PDF DOWNLOAD ON THE GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS PAGEUnit has been updated to include links to copy files from Google Drive which can be used in distance learning, virtual learning, Google classroom, etc.Check out
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: 3rd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Michigan YEAR LONG Units
4th Grade Social Studies Economics Curriculum Unit Google Slides
4th grade Social Studies Curriculum themed in Economics and includes lesson plans, reading passages, assessments, activities, and more. Each activity is also linked and downloadable to Google Drive for use in Google Classroom or other platforms. Unit correlates to concepts in the MC3 curriculum and meets Michigan Social Studies standards. Lessons are typically taught over a two day span.UPDATE: All files have been edited and updated where necessary!GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS LINKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE
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3rd - 5th
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Texas History / The Empresario System / Unit 5 / Printable & Digital
This resource is a 4th grade Texas History teacher's life-saver when it comes to teaching TEKS Resource Unit 5: The Empresario System. This unit is jam packed with easy-prep, easy to grade, comprehensive content and engaging activities that both you and your students will love!If you want to go paperless, or just get in those t-tess technology "brownie points", the entire unit is provided in a digital format as well! This product contains the following: 3 reading passages on the following topic
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4th - 7th
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Map Madness | Map Skills Unit with Imaginary Island Project
Are you looking for a fun way to teach map skills? Your class will create their own maps of an imaginary island after they've learned the basic map-making skills with terms like grid, compass rose, cardinal directions, and scale! Two mini-lessons are included on map-making basics: 1-Parts of Maps, and 2-Types of Maps before they create their own maps! Don't worry if your students are unable to handle so much freedom and creativity at this point of the year, the Map Madness activity gives six a
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3rd - 5th
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Civil War | American History | Social Studies
Teach your students about the American Civil War. This resource is easily compatible for use with your Google Classroom™. The 7 passages in this versatile resource combine social studies and reading informational text in one convenient unit of study. It’s an effective and engaging way to teach your students about this important event in American history. “Civil War” is a Social Studies unit composed of an introduction plus six lessons, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the American
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3rd - 5th
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Ontario Grade 4 Social Studies - Early Societies Full Year Complete Inquiry Unit
This complete unit is designed to meet the Ontario Grade 4 Curriculum for Early Societies. Everything you need from start to finish to teach your students history in fun and engaging ways. Help your students learn more about early societies and ancient civilizations from around the world between 500BCE to 1500 CE. This is a complete unit that uses engaging activities, hands-on learning, differentiated instruction and inquiry based learning projects all throughout the unit. Help your student
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4th
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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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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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