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Elementary social studies resources for Easel $10 and up
Greek Mythology Unit - Greek Mythology Projects - Ancient Greece Unit Activities
This Greek Mythology Unit contains over 200 pages and it is the perfect addition to an Ancient Greece Interactive Notebook or Ancient Greece unit. These Greek mythology projects and activities include full text versions of a variety of Ancient Greek myths, telling the tales of the Olympians and other Greek Gods and Goddesses. It contains all of the resources, foldable activities, graphic organizers, and mythology worksheets you need to teach your students about the gods, goddesses, heroes, and m
Grades:
4th - 7th
Early Societies to 1500 CE Workbook (Grade 4 Ontario Social Studies)
This workbook covers the Grade 4 Early Societies to 1500 CE unit in the Ontario Social Studies 2018 curriculum (Heritage and Identity). In this workbook, students will learn about various topics related to early societies and their cultures. Students will delve into the fascinating world of ancient civilizations such as Ancient Egypt, the Indus Valley, Ancient China, Ancient Rome, Medieval England, Six Nations, Inuit, and the Inca Empire. They will explore aspects of these societies, including t
Grades:
4th
Also included in: Grade 4 Ontario Social Studies Workbook Bundle
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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Road to Revolution: The Colonies Unite- An Active, Engaging Unit
American Revolution history comes to life in this unit! * Update: This resource now includes both the pdf printable version of the unit AND the interactive Google version! When you download this resource, you'll be able to copy the teacher guide with links to all of the lesson notebooks on Google Drive.Are you looking for an engaging unit to use while teaching your students about the events leading to the American Revolution? You've found it! This unit contains a Road to Revolution wall display,
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5th - 6th
Also included in: American Revolution Bundle
Political and Physical Regions of Canada Workbook (Grade 4 Social Studies)
This workbook covers the Grade 4 Political and Physical Regions of Canada unit in the current 2018 Ontario Social Studies curriculum (People and Environments).In this workbook, students will learn about various aspects of Canada's political and physical regions. They will explore political regions through maps, cardinal directions, and individual provinces and territories, including their flags and key facts. The workbook also covers physical regions, such as the Canadian Shield, Great Lakes-St.
Grades:
4th
Also included in: Grade 4 Ontario Social Studies Workbook Bundle
Interactions of Indigenous Peoples and Europeans (Grade 5 Social Studies)
This workbook covers the Grade 5 Interactions of Indigenous Peoples and Europeans prior to 1713, in What Would Eventually Become Canada unit in the current 2018 Ontario Social Studies curriculum (Heritage and Identity).In this workbook, students will learn about various topics related to Canada's history before 1713 and the early interactions between Indigenous communities and European explorers. They will explore the different Indigenous communities such as the Anishinaabe, Cree, Haudenosaunee,
Grades:
5th
Also included in: Grade 5 Ontario Social Studies Workbook Bundle
American Revolution Unit
American Revolution UnitAre you looking for an engaging unit to use while teaching your students about the American Revolution? You've found it! This unit contains lesson sheets, lesson activities, primary source analysis sheets, secondary source analysis sheets, a Revolutionary individuals and groups section, a scoot game, and a unit test.Contents of this unit: Battle of Bunker Hill* Passage* Foldable Activity* Primary Source Detectives: “Major General Joseph Warren, Slain at Bunker Hill, 1781
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5th - 6th
Also included in: American Revolution Bundle
Constitution Unit
The Constitution is so much fun to teach! Are you looking for a fresh, engaging, active Constitution unit? You've found it! The activities in this unit will not only help your students learn about the Constitution… they will bring excitement and engagement to your classroom! All of the activities included in this unit are student favorites! ** This unit was recently revised! **Contents of this unit: Pages 3-5: Articles of Confederation-Passage and Cloze ActivityPages 6-8: Creating a Constitution
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Constitution Bundle
Medieval Times Activities COMPLETE Unit Passages Maps Test Worksheet Middle Ages
This Medieval Times unit is full of fun activities that will teach your students about life during the Middle Ages. Through kid-friendly reading passages and engaging activities, your students will be thoroughly fascinated by the Middle Ages. They will learn about the lifestyles and culture of people and the historical events of the time.This Unit is Divided into 8 Sections:Introduction People of the Middle AgesFeudal SystemMedieval CastlesKnights and TradesmenFamous People: Charlemagne, Richard
Grades:
2nd - 5th
2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Government Citizens Unit
A government unit filled with activities, word cards, and printable charts. Focusing around government (why we have it and what it does for us) on a community level as well as citizens and their responsibilities.GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS LINKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PDF DOWNLOAD ON THE GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS PAGELinks to Google Drive uploads in slides/forms are available in this download!Want to see a sample lesson? CLICK HERE FOR A LESSON FREEBIELesson Plan Titles:Lesson 1 – Diversity in a CommunityLess
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: 2nd Grade Social Studies Communities Curriculum YEAR LONG Bundle Units
US Government / 3 Branches / Election / Voting Unit - Differentiated Resources
This unit is perfect for your special education, elementary, or co-taught US History class. Topics covered are the three branches of government, important documents (Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights), political parties (Democrat and Republican), and voting. Perfect to prepare for a discussion about the upcoming election!
A WIDE range of resources allow for each learner to be successful at their own level and give multiple ways to learn.
Interactive Notes: 2 levels
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PreK - 12th
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Role of Government and Responsible Citizenship Workbook (Grade 5 Social Studies)
This workbook covers the Grade 5 The Role of Government and Responsible Citizenship unit in the Ontario Social Studies 2018 curriculum (People and Environments).In this workbook, students will learn about various aspects of government and responsible citizenship. They will explore topics such as the role of government, different levels of government, municipal and provincial governments, the federal government, elections, taxes, Canadian citizenship, rights and responsibilities, the Charter of R
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5th
Also included in: Grade 5 Ontario Social Studies Workbook Bundle
Early Humans Unit - Stone Age Unit - Early Humans Activities - Prehistory Unit
This 120 page Early Man unit resource package provides students with everything they need to complete an Early Humans unit or Stone Age unit on the Paleolithic - Neolithic Era. This stone age unit plan contains early human reading passages and annotation activities, comprehension questions, archaeology vocabulary, graphic organizers, and Stone Age activities for Interactive Notebooks.✅Be sure to click on the preview above to see a full detailed description of exactly what is included in this res
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4th - 8th
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January Themed Close Reading Passages Common Core multiple choice T or F & More
NON-FICTION INFORMATIONAL TEXTS:20 Passages written at 4 Levels + 10 Activities: Multiple choice, True and False, Matching, & Reading Comprehension Pages: Key Ideas and Details, Craft and Structure, Integration of Knowledge and Idea Digital Resources & pdfs. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th grade Homeschoolers Special Education Tutoring and Sub Plans>> All About January >> New Year’s Resolutions >> New Year’s Day >> Emancipation Proclamation >> Alaska Becomes a State
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2nd - 5th
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Roaring 20s 1920s Walking Tour Centers Activity Gallery Walk
Visit the 1920s or Roaring 20s with this interactive Walking Tour or Gallery Walk Activity to teach your students about the decade with ease (and fun!).Take your students on a walking tour to discover the major events, developments and changes of the Roaring 1920s in America. Also great for ELA classes where students are reading The Great Gatsby or other relevant texts!Resource Includes121 slides on the 1920s to be set up as centers or stations, or use with students in response groups to invest
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5th - 12th
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Les sociétés anciennes cahier (Grade 4 Ontario FRENCH Social Studies)
This FRENCH workbook covers the Grade 4 Les sociétés anciennes (Early Societies) unit in the Ontario Études sociales (Social Studies) 2018 curriculum (Patrimoine et identité).In this workbook, students will learn about various topics related to early societies and their cultures. Students will delve into the fascinating world of ancient civilizations such as Ancient Egypt, the Indus Valley, Ancient China, Ancient Rome, Medieval England, Six Nations, Inuit, and the Inca Empire.They will explore a
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Grades:
4th
Also included in: Grade 4 Ontario FRENCH Social Studies Mega Bundle (FULL YEAR)
Social Studies Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Short Passages 3rd Grade
These 30 paragraphs are short biographies about important people in United States history. Options include print, Easel Activities, and Google Forms. Texas teachers, most of these individuals are specifically required in the Grade 3 Social Studies TEKS, meaning you can integrate reading, social studies, and test prep! They include community creators and shapers, entrepreneurs, good citizens, heroes, scientists and inventors, writers, and artists. Each worksheet has one paragraph of informational
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3rd
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Les régions politiques et physiques du Canada (Grade 4 FRENCH Social Studies)
This FRENCH workbook covers the Grade 4 - Les régions politiques et physiques du Canada (Political and Physical Regions of Canada) unit in the Ontario Études sociales (Social Studies) curriculum (People and Environments). In this workbook, students will learn about various aspects of Canada's political and physical regions. They will explore political regions through maps, cardinal directions, and individual provinces and territories, including their flags and key facts.The workbook also covers
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Grades:
4th
Also included in: Grade 4 Ontario FRENCH Social Studies Mega Bundle (FULL YEAR)
Les interactions avant 1713 (Grade 5 FRENCH Social Studies)
In this FRENCH workbook, students learn about Les interactions entre les communautés autochtones, et entre celles-ci et les Européens sur le territoire qui deviendra le Canada (avant 1713) (Interactions of Indigenous Peoples and Europeans prior to 1713, in What Would Eventually Become Canada) aligned with the Ontario Social Studies curriculum (Heritage and Identity). In this workbook, students will learn about various topics related to Canada's history before 1713 and the early interactions betw
Grades:
5th
Also included in: Grade 5 Ontario FRENCH Social Studies Workbook Bundle
Thanksgiving Turkey & More 20 November Themed Leveled Passages CCSS aligned
All About NovemberBasketball DayElection DayHappy Veterans DayLewis & ClarkThe PilgrimsAll About TurkeysSquantoCornucopia of HarvestPlymouth RockThe MayflowerWampanoagThanksgiving: Then & NowThanksgiving Traditions & FoodAll About ThanksgivingDaniel BooneElizabeth Cady StantonMark TwainMarie CurieHow's the Stuffing?20 Passages written at 4 Levels + 7 Activities for Each Reading Comprehension Passage Digital Resources & pdfs. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th grade Homeschoolers and Special
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2nd - 5th
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Grade 3 Social Studies Ontario: Communities in Canada 1780-1850 (2023)
This package includes:Shared reading passages, Easy-to-follow worksheets, Differentiated tasks (Low and High), Unit Quiz, Unit Review Tests, Answer Key, All expectations in "Heritage and Identity" Strand covered, Includes 3 Formats:1. PDF Download:Download PDF and photocopy worksheets2. TPT EASEL Activity:EASEL FAQEASEL Tutorial3. Google Slides:Download PDF and click on the link at the bottom of the contents pageMake your own copy of the Google Slides when promptedBased on the Ontario Curriculum
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3rd
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Also included in: Grade 3 Ontario Social Studies Bundle 2023
Second Grade Social Studies/Reading- Common Core/Biographies/American Heroes
This is a 11-15 day Social Studies and Reading Integrated unit to teach Biographies. The people included are : George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Harriet Tubman, Susan B. Anthony, Alexander Graham Bell, Helen Keller, Amelia Earhart, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Ruby Bridges. This unit includes lesson plans, a student book with a reading passage on each person, comprehension questions, a time line and a QR Code for each person. Also included are a study guide and comprehension test with answe
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
American Heroes/Inventors Close Reading: Text Evidence, HW, Assessment & More}
********Google Slides™ and PDFs Included:You have Full Permission to Modify for your students. It’s yours- ENJOY! ********You must have a Google™ account to download this product, HOWEVER, You can still purchase to download the PDF to use on your platform********It has been requested by many teachers to place on Google so they can share it for Distance Learning. You are free to create a Google Slides, Doc, etc. or use and modify it with ANY other digital platform. Questions: jharrod@247teacher.u
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2nd - 4th
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Native American Reading Passages Common Core Aligned PDF and/or Google Slides™
Great resource for Indigenous Day Passages titles are:All About Native Americans Who Are Native Americans? Iroquois Cherokee Cheyenne Navajo Sioux This 56 Page Native American Unit Contains: 7 Passages for Close Reading, Homework, Assessments, Guided Reading and/or Social Studies. 100% Aligned to Common Core Standards. This unit is designed to encourage students to cite textual evidence, stop and think about what is read, and answer in complete sentences. Each passage has 4 activities (2 Graphi
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2nd - 5th
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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.
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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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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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