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Kindergarten social studies project pdfs $10 and up
Native American Activities Nonfiction Book Study Informational Text
This Unit was designed to teach young children about three different Native American tribes. There are booklets for the Iroquois, Sioux, and Hopi Tribes. Each booklet can be copied two per page. They come with assessment pieces and a writing page. There are directions on how to build a comparison graph for the three tribes looking at their clothing, food, recreation, and shelter. By the end of this unit, your child will have an idea of what life was like as a Native American. Also included a
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K - 3rd
American HISTORY Kindergarten and 1st Grade 9 WEEKS
Are you looking for an engaging way to get your students learning about American History? I have you covered with 9 WEEKS of lesson plans covering TIMELINES, PAST AND PRESENT, CELEBRATIONS, CELEBRATING HOLIDAYS, HONORING PEOPLE AND EVENTS, HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD, THE IMPORTANCE OF HOLIDAYS, CHARACTER TRAITS, AND AMERICAN SYMBOLS. It has crafts, interactive notebook pages, posters, center activities, and a Write the Room Activity. ►CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW SAVE $$$ AND GET THIS IN THE BUNDLE:•
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K - 1st
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Also included in: Social Studies Curriculum Kindergarten & First Grade BUNDLE
President's Day Election Activities Book Companion Reading Comprehension
Are you looking for an fun and educational way to learn about elections. This is a great packet for k-3 teachers to get geared up for the Presidential Election. You can take them through the process and vote on your own class president (stuffed animal). There are loads of activities included. The focus reading strategy is compare and contrast although, there is SO MUCH more included. Each day a different story will focus on comparing and contrasting either characters or text. You will be able to
Grades:
K - 3rd
Also included in: Reading Comprehension Guided Reading with a Purpose BUNDLE
MAP SKILLS FOR KINDERGARTEN
This is a spectacular unit for teaching all things maps! This unit was developed by looking at overarching themes in kindergarten social studies standards in the U.S. Detailed lesson plans are included for 10 lessons. There are many great activities and materials for teaching these concepts. Daily assessments and/or a daily "write about it" that can be used as assessments with each lesson are included. The following is the layout of the unit's 10 lessons:Day 1: Positional WordsDay 2:
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K
Civics and Government Lesson Plans 9 WEEKS
Are you looking for an engaging way to get your students learning about Civics and Government? I have you covered with 9 WEEKS of lesson plans covering primary sources, sequencing events, calendar skills, being a GOOD citizen, rules and laws, conflicts, and fair decisions. It has a tattle tale lesson plan, interactive notebook pages, posters, center activities, and a Write the Room Activity. ►CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW SAVE $$$ AND GET THIS IN THE BUNDLE:• Social Studies GROWING YEARLONG BUNDLE Kin
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K - 1st
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Also included in: Social Studies Curriculum Kindergarten & First Grade BUNDLE
Canada / Aboriginal / First Nations/ Canadian Indigenous People (Maps, Symbols)
This is a 27 pages booklet that you could use with children who are from Pre-K to grade 3! This package includes:1. Maps of Canada and Individual Provinces2. Symbols of Canada3. My Province4. Canadian Flag5. Aboriginal People - Totem Poles6. Animal Spirits (4 of them)7. Aboriginal People - Food8. Aboriginal People - Clothing9. Aboriginal People - Celebration (Potlatch)I could not find any good resources that are suitable for primary grades so I decided to make one up myself. I hope this unit wou
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PreK - 3rd
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Winter and Summer Games Cross Curricular Unit
The Olympic Games are here!! Help your students understand the significance of the Olympic Games and join in the fun by setting the stage to engage them in the learning...Olympic style! Teaching writing, ELD, math and science all while participating the Olympics. You can even hold your own Olympics. This cross-curricular unit includes:Classroom ManagementSetting The StageOpening CeremonyClosing CeremonyProps and ActivitiesThemed SnacksScience/Reading: Science Behind Sports2020 Olympics FactsOlym
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K - 9th
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CLAY ART BUNDLE: Art Lessons for Grades K - 8
Do your students enjoy working with clay but you don’t know where to start? Look no further. This clay art lesson bundle is for elementary and middle school classroom teachers or home schoolers – full of easy clay art projects inspired by different sculpture and ceramic artists throughout history and from around the world. The lessons have been successfully tested and used in TK (Transitional Kindergarten) up to grade 6 classes and are challenging enough for older students too. Clay Art Techniqu
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K - 8th
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Winter Games: A Research and Writing Project PLUS Centers!
Learn about winter sports and the Olympic games with these engaging, language-building activities! This winter sports research project includes low-prep graphic organizers and writing activities to discuss and learn about different winter games!Lead your students to discuss athletes, rules, cultures, and more while meeting social studies standards with this science of reading-aligned resource.Here's what you'll get:Graphic organizersRecording sheetsWriting and drawing activitiesRead aloud book
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Winter Games Bundle
Famous Americans Activity Pack
This pack includes activities for the following famous Americans:
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington Carver
Eleanor Roosevelt
Activities included:
*Mystery bag pictures (can be used for a poster) and labels for George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin, and George Washington Carver
*Craft template and writing activity for each person (each is labeled and includes suggested color for easy copying)
*Printable for each person for review or an info
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K - 3rd
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Louisiana Kindergarten Social Studies- Unit One- Kindergarten, Here I Come
This Project-Based Learning Unit is full of amazing learning opportunities for your kindergartners. Unit One- Kindergarten, Here I Come, is an 11 day project-based unit written to align with the new Louisiana State Social Studies Standards. This unit includes: 1. An introduction and detailed explanation of the Project-Based Learning model 2. 11 days of detailed lesson plans 3. Concept board pieces to build on your board throughout the 11 days of instruction 4. Six inquiry stations with printable
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K
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Anzac Day Art Bulletin Board Coloring Pages Activities Poster Kindergarten Craft
Anzac Day Activities : Collaborative Coloring Poster Large► 1/4 Square Template► Large size 15x15 inches► 5 Options► Pop Art Style► Math Shape► Coloring Pages for February► Project Ideas for Bulletin Board / Classroom Decor / Door Decorations► 21 Pages► Coloring Worksheets for Preschool / Kindergarten / Grade 1st 2nd 3rd► Available in PDF format► Letter size 8.5 x 11 inchesTHANK YOU :✅ Please FOLLOW ME if you'd like to receive notifications when I upload new products and freebies.✅ If you are ha
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PreK - 6th
Puppetry Slideshow & Quiz with Answers for Documentary, Being Elmo
This resource contains many slides I use when teaching puppetry to classroom teachers and students of various ages. It includes:Vocabulary for creating character voices and ideas for voiceover activities.Suggestions for how to incorporate puppetry into the classroom (who operates the puppet, and what subjects can they help teach?)Recommended types of puppetry for the classroom: sandbox storytelling kits, sock puppets, hand/finger puppets, paper bag puppets, popsicle stick puppets, dowel puppets,
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PreK - 12th
How Can Families Be the Same and Different? Inquiry Templates
These templates relate to the C3 Teachers inquiry called, "How Can Families Be the Same and Different". It includes a list of the Supporting Questions and the Formative Performance Tasks for each question. Students collect their learning in a lapbook made by 2 manila folders that can flap open. All the templates can be placed inside the lapbook and written on when the student engage in answering the Supporting Questionings by completing the Formative Performance Tasks laid out in the inquiry.Als
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K - 2nd
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Louisiana Kindergarten Social Studies- Unit Two- Kindergarten Leader
Calling all Louisiana Kindergarten teachers......Are you waiting on Bayou Bridges? Are you looking for fun, engaging, hands-on learning units for the new SS Standards?Unit Two- Kindergarten Leader is the best way to help each kindergarten learner shine as a leader. This Project-Based Learning Unit is full of fantastic learning opportunities for your kindergartners. Unit Two-Kindergarten Leader, is an 12 day project-based unit written to align with the new Louisiana State Social Studies Standards
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K
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Thanksgiving Unit Bundle
This unit contains resources, activities, parent letters, games, and more for students to learn about the history and meaning of Thanksgiving. Activities span across multiple subjects and topics. Introduction to Thanksgiving lessonNative American lessonPilgrim Progress lessonThe Mayflower lessonPlymouth Colony lessonFood Unit:lessonvegetables included at the First Thanksgivingmeat included at the First Thanksgivingdessert included at the First ThanksgivingGratitude Unit:lessonThanks a MillionArt
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K - 8th
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Colorful Kites From Around the World - DIY Stem/Steam Projects for Kids
Great DIY copy paper kite projects that include science, math, engineering, art, literature, history and world cultures (STEM, STEAM.) Learn about the forces behind flight with easy instructions, inexpensive materials, and cut and color templates for 19 kites from around the world. Includes directions for how to prep kites for a classroom/youth group.Included in this product:History of kitesHow to prep kites for a crowdFlight instructions and safetyParts of a kiteThe science of kite flightExperi
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Grades:
K - 8th
NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-PS2-2
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Community Helper Paper Bag Puppet Craft Templates
Let's dive into a world of crafty fun with these adorable community helper paper bag puppets! Kids will have a blast creating these printable hand puppets, whether they dream of being a doctor, teacher, or chef one day.With both black and white and colorful templates to choose from, the little ones can pick their favorites. These DIY community helper puppets are perfect for puppet shows, imaginative play, and educational activities.Not only are these paper bag puppets a hoot to make, but they al
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PreK - 6th
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MADE IN AMERICA: Abstract Expressionist Art Lessons for Kids
Looking for unique ways to create art with your students? Made in America: Abstract Expressionist Art, designed specifically for elementary students from TK and up, is a collection of 8 art lessons focusing on 8 different abstract artists: Richard Diebenkorn, Helen Frankenthaler, Jane Frank, Ellsworth Kelly, Norman Lewis, ,Barnett Newman andJackson Pollock.Explore the abstract art movement with over 250 pages of step-by-step photo instructions to guide each art project. · 8 unique art lessons· 8
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PreK - 12th
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Geography Unit - U.S. State and Capitals, Oceans, Continents K-2nd
Goals of this Unit: 1. Understand the concept of a map2. Locate states and capitals3. Locate continents in relation to counties to relation to states, etc.4. Learn about the U.S. Constitution5. Locate the United States in relation to other continents6. Teach our location, then city, region, state, U.S., world7. Learn about the oceans in the world Subjects: Geography, WritingGrades: Kindergarten-2ndAges: 4-8 years oldDuration of Project: 3 monthsPages: 91
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: K-2nd Grade Bundle
Chinese New Year of Culture and Crafts, Year of the DRAGON 龍(Tch)-PBL Pack
The 2024 Year of the DRAGON version is HERE!Current edition:Year of the DRAGON The 2024 Year of the DRAGON is HERE!Version: Traditional Chinese with pinyin and English support.The Year of the Dragon starts on February 10, and the 15-day celebration is from February 9(Lunar New Year's Eve), February 10 to February 24, 2024. Let's get ready for the opportunity to connect world culture with the Chinese language during the preparation and celebration of the Lunar New Year, Spring Festival, a.k.a. Ch
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Grades:
PreK - 8th
Year 1 Science and HASS Play Bundle, Australian Curriculum 9.0
PLAY, EXPLORE, APPLY. This Year 1 Science and HASS bundle based on the Australian Curriculum version 9.0 allows you to have hands on play activities for Biological Sciences, Earth and Space Sciences, Physical Sciences, History and Geography. This is designed to work alongside your Science and HASS units and be flexible with no fuss activities to engage your students. In this bundle you will have a set of activities to play with, a set of questions to explore for each activity and a page for trac
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K - 2nd
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Exploring the 50 States Notebook Journal
This is NOT a Lapbook! Are you ready to have some fun while studying the 50 states with your entire family? Specific instructions are given for younger and older students so that it can be used with ALL age/grade levels. 266 pages included!This Notebook Journal will briefly cover facts about each of the 50 states. There are 4 pages for each state (more suggested for the older student). The first 2 pages cover state facts and several symbols. All information needed to complete these 2 pages
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K - 12th
Foundation Science and HASS Play Bundle, Australian Curriculum 9.0
PLAY, EXPLORE, APPLY. This Science and HASS bundle based on the Australian Curriculum version 9.0 allows you to have hands on play activities for Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, History and Geography. This is designed to work alongside your Science and HASS units and be flexible with no fuss activities to engage your students. In this bundle you will have a set of activities to play with, a set of questions to explore for each activity and a page for tracking how stude
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PreK - 1st
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- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
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