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Social studies Common Core 4.NBT.B.5 activities
Titanic Activities Thematic Bundle No Prep and Digital
The Titanic is the most famous ship ever and students of all ages love to learn about it! With this Titanic Bundle, you will have tons of math and language arts activities that will engage and teach your students all about the famed unsinkable ship. Cover many third, fourth, and fifth-grade standards such as 4-digit addition and subtraction, opinion writing, multiple-digit multiplication, context clues, word problems, main idea, estimation, and much more all while learning about the Titanic! Usi
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3rd - 6th
End of Year Math Review Activity | Summer Vacation
Need a little added engagement at the end of the school year? My kids always LOVE finding local attractions to plan their own summer STAYcations. This activity allows your students to fully research, calculate costs, make decisions based on their budget, while they plan for a four day summer STAYcation.Your students will plan the following:Cost of TransportationFoodActivity at a Local AttractionYour students will need a budget. You can give everyone the same budget, or you can have the draw it o
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4th
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Also included in: Project Based Learning Planners BUNDLE
September 11 By the Numbers Math Activity Patriot Day Twin Towers
This no-prep September 11th Patriot Day math activity helps students learn facts about the events that unfolded on September 11th, 2001. They will solve math problems to reveal factual information about the attacks. There are 3 differentiated levels to choose from. Students' answers are then compared to a key which will reveal the final message of, "We Remember." This resource is suited for grades 3rd - 8th and is a print-and-go activity.This activity makes a great independent task, partner acti
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: September 11 by the Numbers Math Activity Patriot Day Word Search Bundle
History of Halloween Activities
Happy Halloween everyone! In this fun bundle of engaging Halloween activities/packet, students will learn about the history of Halloween and where the idea of trick or treating came from by reading a non-fiction article that explains this history. They will be exposed to some new vocabulary in this article and will answer questions about the non-fiction article they have read.
They will also have the chance to put some math skills to use in order to solve a coded puzzle that will lead to answer
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4th - 6th
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Creepy Carrots FULL DAY of Lesson Plans for Upper Elementary
This product is everything the busy classroom has been looking for! It is perfect for your class during Halloween week, but doesn't explicitly mention the holiday. You'll receive a FULL day of lesson plans based on Creepy Carrots by Aaron Reynolds (a lesson for reading, writing, math, science, AND Social Studies!)How does this work?Your download will come with 3 files: student activity sheets, teacher lesson plans, and PDF with Google Slide™ links. Simply print, gather your materials, and GO! No
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3rd - 5th
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Math Fluency Worksheets with 50 States + US Regions - States, Capitals + Symbols
Do you struggle trying to fit in all in? This is a fun way to incorporate some social studies and geography practice into your math computation practice. Using the math answers from addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, students answer place value questions to learn about each state's capital, nickname, tree, flower, animal, and bird. If you teach about U.S. regions or each of the U.S. states, this bundle is perfect! Students practice math computation to learn about each state's sy
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3rd - 5th
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Election Day in the United States Math By the Numbers Activity
Enrich and extend your math lessons with this 'Election Day Math by the Numbers' activity that is perfect for 4th grade and up (and advanced 3rd graders). I have created a non-biased, kid-friendly, and super-engaging resource for students to learn all about the elections in the United States. This resource is an engaging way for your students to work on math skills and apply them to real-world situations at the same time! How can I use Math by the Numbers in the classroom?Supplement your instru
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3rd - 5th
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Project Based Learning End of Year Baseball Plan a Road Trip Plan Vacation Math
The best of blended learning, this Plan a Road Trip project uses math, research, social studies, and critical thinking. Students love this PBL where they explore BASEBALL TEAMS and their history, as well as FOODS served at baseball stadiums. What a great way to keep your students engaged in the spring after state testing is over!For the teacher:Teacher notes and lesson plansA printable student packet 21 pages of research and planning QR codes for all websitesAnswer key
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4th - 7th
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Dream Bedroom Makeover- Math, Area, & Budgeting Project
***2024 Update: Items have increased in price since I made this. You might want to consider giving a higher budget***Great low-prep resource for a budgeting project. Students receive $1,000 to redo their bedroom. They get to go to IKEA and purchase furniture, but MUST stay in the budget. Students will have to use addition and subtraction skills, reasoning, and must know area and perimeter. This is a great project for Math or Social Studies during an economics unit. Features:34 slides in 6 partsI
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4th - 7th
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Project Based Learning Fall Football Road Trip Plan Vacation Design Jersey Math
The best of blended learning, this Football Plan a Road Trip project uses math, research, social studies, and critical thinking. Students love this PBL where they explore FOOTBALL TEAMS and their history, and design a new team jersey. What a great way to get your students collaborating and communicating with each other!For the teacher:Teacher notes and lesson plansA printable student packet 18 pages of research and planning QR codes for websitesAnswer key and rubrics10
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4th - 7th
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Valentine's Day Party Pack - Upper Elementary Party in a Pack!
This party pack contains everything you need to enjoy Valentine's Day with your upper elementary students. (4th, 5th, 6th - Classes of any size!) Whether you are the lone adult in the room OR have parent volunteers, this party in a pack is perfect. The pack includes three Valentine's themed games - Heartfelt Heroes Mix and Match, For the Love of Numbers, and Mission Possible, which can be played in isolation or consecutively. Between playing the party pack games, awarding the included prizes, an
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4th - 6th
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Summer Road Trip -- A Reading & Math Research Project
Your students will absolutely love being able to plan a road trip with a destination of their choice! This project is exactly what you need to keep your students engaged during these last few weeks of school!Students will be required to plan a road trip with $5000. They will be visiting four different locations that they will choose and research! Students will spending finding out more about each city they stop at. They will need to look up restaurants, entertainment, gas prices, mileage, hotels
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3rd - 8th
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Midwest States and Symbols with Math Computation Practice - State Worksheets
Are you teaching your students about the Midwest region? Help them learn about the individual Midwestern states, capitals, and state symbols while including math computation practice. Students complete a basic math computation worksheet for each state. Using the math answers from addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, students answer place value questions to learn about each state's capital, nickname, tree, flower, animal, and bird. Whether you teach the U.S. regions or you are just
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3rd - 4th
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West States and Symbols with Math Computation Practice - West State Worksheets
Are you teaching your students about the West region? Help them learn about the individual Western states, capitals, and state symbols while including math computation practice. Students complete a basic math computation worksheet for each state. Using the math answers from addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, students answer place value questions to learn about each state's capital, nickname, tree, flower, animal, and bird. Whether you teach the U.S. regions or you are just looki
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3rd - 4th
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Explore the road less traveled: United States Road Trip Project
Printable Project Based Learning. Students will use cross-curricular skills while they plan a United States Road Trip: financial literacy, computation, geography, research, and planning. Students choose from a variety of cards to plan a road trip.Organizational resources include: -60 United States Tourist Destinations-Place value cards to create a budget-Number of People Cards-Months of the Year-Additional IncidentalsStudent resources include:-Planning document-Note-catcher-Journal Prompts-Packi
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4th - 7th
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Southeast States and Symbols with Math Computation Practice - State Worksheets
Are you teaching your students about the Southeast region? Help them learn about the individual Southeastern states, capitals, and state symbols while including math computation practice. Students complete a basic math computation worksheet for each state. Using the math answers from addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, students answer place value questions to learn about each state's capital, nickname, tree, flower, animal, and bird. Whether you teach the U.S. regions or you are
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3rd - 4th
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Northeast States and Symbols with Math Computation Practice - State Worksheets
Are you teaching your students about the Northeast region? Help them learn about the individual Northeastern states, capitals, and state symbols while including math computation practice. Students complete a basic math computation worksheet for each state. Using the math answers from addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, students answer place value questions to learn about each state's capital, nickname, tree, flower, animal, and bird. Whether you teach the U.S. regions or you are
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3rd - 4th
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Google Ma(p)th - Disneyland
Embark on an educational adventure with "Google Ma(p)ths: North America Treasure Hunt - Version 1," designed specifically for 4th and 5th graders! But fun for anyone. This innovative educational tool combines the excitement of a treasure hunt with practical math skills and geography knowledge. Students will solve math problems to uncover coordinates, leading them to a special place in North America using Google Maps. This engaging activity not only reinforces mathematical concepts like division
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3rd - 7th
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Southwest States and Symbols with Math Computation Practice - State Worksheets
Are you teaching your students about the Southwest region? Help them learn about the individual Southwestern states, capitals, and state symbols while including math computation practice. Students complete a basic math computation worksheet for each state. Using the math answers from addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, students answer place value questions to learn about each state's capital, nickname, tree, flower, animal, and bird. Whether you teach the U.S. regions or you are
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3rd - 4th
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Fire Safety Week Worksheets or Fire Prevention Week Activities Print or Digital
Make teaching Fire Safety or Fire Prevention fun and informative with this Fire Week Activities packet! This standards based resources will challenge and engage your students during October's Fire Prevention Week or year round. Inside you'll find writing, math, research, and logic. The set up is quick and easy, too.Save 30% off the price of individual resources with the purchase of the Fall Bundle.Use these educational fire safety week teaching activities in whole or small group, in centers, wit
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Fall Digital Activities Worksheets and PowerPoints for Screen Sharing
Million Dollar Project
In this project, everything is included for students to complete an economics and math-related project in which they are required to "spend" $1,000,000. Students will examine current prices of homes, cars, vacations, and everyday objects in order to grasp an understanding of the value of money.
Project guidelines, expense recording sheets, work space, checks, and a reflection are all included.
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4th - 6th
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Constitution Day by the Numbers Math Activity Morning Work Centers
Are you looking for a fun and engaging activity for Constitution Day? This print-and-go Constitution Day math activity helps students learn facts about the Constitutional Convention, the Constitution itself, and the Founding Fathers. They will solve math problems to reveal factual information about these events and people in history.There are 3 differentiated levels to choose from. Students' answers are then compared to a key that will reveal the colony in which the Constitution was signed. This
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Constitution Day by the Numbers Math Activity Bundle Doodle Word Search
Flag of France 2 Digit by 1 Digit Multiplication Mystery Picture Activity
Students will love multiplying 2 digit by 1 digit numbers with this year with this highly engaging no prep, print flag of France mystery picture. This color by number activity is a creative way to practice 2 digit by 1 digit multiplication, it can be completed independently and is self-checking. Help inspire 2 digit by 1 digit multiplication practice this year with this fun color by number flag of France math activity.What's included:➯ 1 printable PDF includes 1 activity, 1 answer sheet and 1 co
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4th - 5th
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Classroom Economy Jobs Board
Students can earn money for applying for and completed classroom jobs.
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: Classroom Economy
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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
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- 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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