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Veterans Day Program Script School Assembly or Class Activity to Honor Veterans
Are you planning a Veterans Day celebration for your school this year? This Veterans Day program script will help you get started as you plan your Veterans Day program.Our school's Veterans Day program has been my absolute favorite event of the year for over fifteen years!I have found that a program that celebrates Veterans is one of our favorite activities to bring together community members of all ages and students in our school. I have used this script at our school-wide Veterans Day progra
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Juneteenth | Activities + Video
Juneteenth is a date to commemorate the freedom for which we must fight every day in our country.This resource can be used both physically and digitally.It includes:- Cover page.- How to do page.p1:- Introduction.- What is Juneteenth?p2:- Look up the meanings.- What is the significance of Juneteenth?- What do you know about this day?p3:- The Emancipation Proclamation.- Juneteenth and Slavery in Texas.p4:- What Really Happened at Roswell.p5:- Timeline.p6:- The date.- Write a short review about Ab
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4th - 9th
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Fairy Tale Court - a mock trial mini unit
Fairy Tale Court is an activity that facilitates many ELA learning outcomes in a way that's highly engaging for students. Students will develop research skills, engage in critical thinking, defend a position, play the role of a character in court, and practice presentation skills. They will learn all about the judicial system as they participate in a mock trial of their own.This resource includes:Teacher NotesFairy Tale Court InstructionsCourt Procedures and EtiquetteSix Classic Fairy TalesExhib
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5th - 8th
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Halloween Bingo
Halloween Bingo - 30 different Bingo Cards Bingo is so much fun! So why not play it on Halloween Day at school!Bingo is one of the most popular games in the world. It is a very social gameand everybody is playing together. This tends to make things more competitive but in a friendly way.This Halloween set includes the following:* Instructions on how to play* 30 different colored Bingo Cards : 25 spaces with 1 free space* Calling Cards, each has an image and name.* Colored version only included,
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PreK - 5th
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Fatty Legs Lessons - Novel Study
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary Students This product is also available in a bundle: Fatty Legs and A Stranger at Home BUNDLE, that includes the sequel novel unit, A Stranger at Home.Comprehension strategies used in this unit are: connection, visualization, question, infer, and transform.For Distance Learning - Teachers can assign the Reading Response Booklet to students using Google Slides or PowerPoint (for Microsoft Teams.) The booklet is editable, and
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3rd - 8th
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Christmas Jeopardy - a Christmas trivia game
Christmas Jeopardy is an interactive game in which students answer trivia questions about Christmas. This resource reflects the popular TV game show, but adaptations have been made so it can be played in the classroom. The categories are:Christmas SongsFood, Drinks, & TreatsSanta ClausThe Christmas StoryGiftsChristmas PlantsChristmas GeographyFinish the Movie TitleChristmas AlliterationCarols by Another NameDays From ChristmasWho Said It?Christmas Decorations*SIGN UP AS A FOLLOWER OF “OFF TH
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Christmas Games Bundle - activities for class parties
Hispanic Heritage Month Bulletin Board and Poster (40 Figures Included)
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our exciting bulletin board and poster packet! This packet is designed to help you create a vibrant and culturally rich display that celebrates the diverse contributions of Hispanic Americans.The packet includes 40 colorful and engaging figures, each featuring a different Hispanic American figure or icon and their brief information. These figures include famous artists, writers, musicians, activists, and politicians...Students will love learning about these
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3rd - 6th
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Geography Jeopardy - an interactive social studies game
Geography Jeopardy is an interactive game in which students answer geography trivia questions. This resource reflects the popular TV game show, but adaptations have been made so it can be played in the classroom. The categories are:Where Am I?LandformsImaginary LinesKnown by Its ShapeGeography SuperlativesIslandsParts of a MapCountries Starting with "I"Colorful PlacesWater! Water! Water!ContinentsFamous LandmarksWhere in the World?*SIGN UP AS A FOLLOWER OF “OFF THE PAGE” AND GET NOTIFICATIONS OF
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5th - 8th
Reading Passage & Questions - Declaration of Independence
Reading Passage & Questions - Declaration of IndependenceTHIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:Declaration of Independence Reading Passage *Lexile Levels: 830, 920, 1130 Text Dependent Questions *Common Core Aligned for Reading and Social StudiesAnswer KeyStandards Addressed:RI.1SS4H4.b*****************************************************************************My Newest Products2nd Grade Spring Math Pack {Print and Go}2015-2016 Planner & Calendar - Daily, Weekly, & Monthly3rd Grade Text to
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4th - 5th
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Why Do We Celebrate Black History Month
It is important for students to understand why we have a Black History Month. Some students may grow up and become adults who think Black History Month is racist, divisive and unfair.Negro History Week was created by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926 because white people, who had once forced Black people into enslavement, were not teaching about Black people in American history. Slavery was over, but racial terror, lynch mobs and segregation were still in place. White Americans were being racist and
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1st - 5th
Earth Day | 3D Craft | Writing Activity
Your students will love making this Earth Day craft and writing activity! The Earth 3-D writing craftivity is simple, requires no prep and will create an adorable bulletin board or card. The quote is "I CAN HELP THE EARTH" and "I LOVE OUR EARTH." Your students can decorate an Earth and then fill out the writing prompt. What's Included:polka dot back page 4 writing pages to choose from (differentiated)If you have any questions, click on the "Q and A" tab or email me at learningwithkiki@gmail.com.
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K - 6th
Also included in: 3D Craft BUNDLE | Holiday Writing
Ugly Sweater Multiplying Decimals (Money) Christmas Math Color by Number
It's ugly sweater time! Give your students a winter math color page that reviews multiplying decimals (dollar amounts) by whole numbers. Students solve the multiplying money problems. Then they use the code to color the picture. This ugly Christmas sweater color sheet is great to use before Christmas!What's Included:✢ 1 sheet of problems (10 multiply decimals by whole numbers problems, the decimals are money amounts)✢ 1 color page✢ answer keyThis resource is great for:✧ Math Centers, Math Statio
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5th - 6th
Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Comprehension Activities (10 figures included)
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th to October 15th in the United States, honoring the culture, contributions, and accomplishments of Hispanic and Latinx Americans. To commemorate this special occasion, we have designed a set of reading comprehension activities and posters that are perfect for classrooms, homeschooling, or even personal use.Our reading comprehension activities consist of 10 passages about famous Hispanic individuals who have made a significant impact in var
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3rd - 6th
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Fatty Legs and A Stranger at Home Lessons BUNDLE - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary and Middle School StudentsFor Distance Learning - Teachers can assign the Reading Response Booklet to students using Google Slides or PowerPoint (for Teams.) The booklet is editable, and students type their responses in editable text boxes. Online copies of Fatty Legs can be found at Epic!(I believe teachers can sign their students up for free!)In-class Environment - The hard copy novel study units were created to support a s
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4th - 8th
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Layers Of The Atmosphere: Interactive Google Slides + PPT Version + Worksheet
Layers Of The Atmosphere: Interactive Google Slides + PPT + Worksheet (Distance Learning)Interactive presentation & quiz on Layers of the atmosphere. Please view the powerpoint previewINTERACTIVE GOOGLE SLIDES/POWER POINT PRESENTATION on layers of the atmosphere. It can be used for distance learning and google classroom or within the classroom.Once downloaded: Please view the GOOGLE SLIDES/POWERPOINT IN 'PRESENT ▶️' modeWorksheet also included in ZIP file 'Parts of the atmosphere' .These are
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3rd - 8th
Christmas Comedy Drama Bundle - four Christmas plays
Christmas Comedy Drama Bundle is a collection of four original humorous plays that are suitable for reader's theater, classroom skits, or as a performance for a large audience. In The Christmas Rush, many last-minute shoppers hit their frustration point as they wait in a checkout line at a store behind an easygoing, unhurried shopper, who holds them up with his unintentional delays. In The Truth of the Matter, several characters pass along a story about a man who slipped and fell while out colle
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5th - 8th
Hispanic Heritage Month Poster with Quotes - Bulletin Board (41 figures)
The Hispanic Heritage Month Poster with Quotes packet is a collection of 41 posters that celebrate the contributions and achievements of Hispanic and Latino Americans throughout history. Each poster features a vibrant and colorful design that showcases an inspiring quote from a notable Hispanic or Latino figure, along with a brief biography that provides context for the quote.The packet includes posters featuring a wide range of Hispanic and Latino figures, including artists, activists, scientis
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2nd - 6th
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Earth Science worksheet: Label stages of the water cycle
Earth Science worksheet: Label stages of the water cycle2 VERSIONS OF WORKSHEET (Worksheet with a word bank & Worksheet with no word bank)Students have to label the stages of water cycle by looking at the diagram (Evaporation, Collection, Precipitation and Condensation)Students can color in the pictures they are doneWorksheet aimed at higher kindergarten/lower primary levelAnswer Key includedBoth PDF and Editable Word Versions included within the ZIP file
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K - 6th
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The History of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
We have been learning about the man behind the day year after year, but have we stopped to teach our kids when and how this day came to be a federal holiday?Your download includes a 14 page eBook walking students through important people that helped in the over 30 year campaign to get Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday recognized as a federal holiday.4 activities are included to show student responses and understanding.-Draw and Respond-Create a Song-Build a Timeline-Illustrate a bookletI hop
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1st - 5th
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Each Kindness Reading Activities, Kindness Lapbook, Black History
Kindness in the Classroom is so important, and one of the best books to help teach this is Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson. This bundle in both digital using Google Slides TM and PDF includes a book companion for introductions, a hands on kindness building lapbook project, a class book project, and an electronic digital lapbook. HOW TO USE THE EACH KINDNESS UNIT?You can use it for community building with whole group at the beginning of the year, for writing extensions, to celebrate Black His
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3rd - 5th
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I AM NOT A NUMBER Lessons - Residential Schools Reading Response
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary and Middle School Students This no-prep learning resource / reconciliation novel study, includes NINE different activities to support this authentic resource using comprehension strategies: Summarizing, Connection, Visualization, Questioning, Critical Thinking and Transformation Plus... an activity identifying Child Rights violations described in the book.This response unit supports in class learning as well as DISTANCE LEARNI
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4th - 8th
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Henry's Freedom Box Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for Reading & Writing
Henry's Freedom Box narrates the compelling journey of Henry "Box" Brown escaping his life as a slave. This book is an engaging read-aloud to use when teaching about the Underground Railroad. In this resource, you get activities, task cards, graphic organizers, and a lapbook project in digital for Google Slides TM and in PDF. WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR HENRY'S FREEDOM BOX UNIT?The unit includes the following skills. There is a version for printing and a color version for Google Drive TM.Schema Bui
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4th - 6th
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End of the Year Social Studies ABC book project--DIGITAL and PAPER-BASED
This project can be used in almost any grade level, and is ready to use!With this project, students will demonstrate their knowledge of grade level social studies and history topics, in an ABC Book format. This would make a great end of the year social studies project! With your purchase, you will receive two versions of this project: a pdf file for paper-based used, as well as an editable power point for digital learning use.Purchase includes:Version #1: Paper-Based PDFEnd of the Year Social S
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1st - 12th
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Halloween Life Science Activity (Scavenger Hunt)
Halloween Life Science Activity: Let intermediate students get up and MOVE while they learn fun HALLOWEEN SCIENCE facts about SPIDERS, BATS, OWLS, PUMPKINS, and SKELETONS!! In this activity, they will complete a scavenger hunt AND find a hidden message along the way. This a fun Halloween activity that is still focused on life science content! Included: *Directions for Use *Hidden Message Student Worksheet *Hidden Message Answer Key *Scavenger Hunt Student Worksheet (smaller font, 1 page) *Scaven
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Halloween Science Activities, Life Science Party Game
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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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On TPT, social studies resources come in various formats, from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of social studies concepts, or to reteach a tricky topic. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning social studies will be so much easier.
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If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital social studies resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you’re teaching students about America’s democratic process, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., how to read maps, or World War II, we’ve got you covered.
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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