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1st grade Earth Day social studies homework for Google Apps

Preview of Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Digital Lesson

Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Digital Lesson

For a PAPER BASED version, click hereThis is a digital presentation about Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day. This topic is very controversial right now and the presentation I created is from an unbiased point of view.The slides teach students a brief history of both days and WHY people choose to celebrate either holiday.The slideshow contains 1 cover page, 8 slides with information, and 2 slides for student work (compare and contrast / comprehension questions).AUDIO BUTTONS are included.*
Preview of Timeline of My Life Project

Timeline of My Life Project

Created by
Lemmon Lady
Are your students learning about personal history? This project is the perfect way to get your students seeing time through their own artifacts! This activity is perfect as an independent study project, distance or hybrid learning project or homework activity! You can use it as part of an All About Me unit, Long Ago and Today unit, Family unit and much more! This makes a great project for students to complete with their families. Students can draw pictures, use photographs, and/or include other
Preview of Rules and Laws - Leveled Passage & Questions (Digital) - For Google Classroom

Rules and Laws - Leveled Passage & Questions (Digital) - For Google Classroom

*THESE ARE GOOGLE FORMS & SLIDES DOCUMENTS*Intended for use with Google Classroom and Distance Learning.See my store (or the link below) for the PDF/paper version of this product.Rules and Laws - Leveled Passage & Questions PrintableThis activity explores rules and laws in our community.It includes a full page reading passage, and pages with the passage & questions in the 4 reading levels below:Full Page: Lexile Range – 610L-800LApprox Grade Level: Late 3rd/Early 4thBadge: Lexile Ra
Preview of Reason for the Seasons (2)

Reason for the Seasons (2)

Created by
Dollar's Doodads
The Reason for the Seasons (2) Worksheet is a formative assessment used to reinforce introductory geography lessons. I have updated the original worksheet so that it can be used via Google Classroom as well as printed in a worksheet format.Included in the purchase are: Reason for the Seasons Worksheet (digital and analog) and Answer Key.
Preview of Earth Day Recycling Family Project in English and Spanish

Earth Day Recycling Family Project in English and Spanish

Product Overview:Included are 2 family letters in English and Spanish that explain an Earth Day take home recyclable project. Great resource to increase parent communication and family participation in the classroom. The project consist of students using recyclable materials to create their favorite bug.Documents are on Google Docs and are editable.Fun EARTH DAY take home activity that supports virtual and in person learning.Works great for art teachers and classroom teachers alike.No prep work
Preview of Homework Choice Board - Editable - 2 Weeks included!

Homework Choice Board - Editable - 2 Weeks included!

This homework choice board is an awesome resource to make sure your students are reviewing reading, writing, and content skills. The student will choose 1 box to do each night and can show their work using the back. The middle box is used as practice each night. This product is editable, so if you want to change some of the boxes that is an option. With this download, you will get 2 weeks worth of homework.
Preview of Internet Scavenger Hunt - Producers and Consumers - Distance Learning

Internet Scavenger Hunt - Producers and Consumers - Distance Learning

This scavenger hunt allows students to explore websites in order to identify producers vs. consumers. An internet scavenger hunt is similar to a web quest, in that students will use the internet to find information. However, internet scavenger hunts are designed for students to search for specific answers, rather than creating an open ended project. Internet scavenger hunts can be done as a whole class, in small groups, individually and even at home.This .zip folder includes a variety of formats
Preview of Activities for the story Joseph Had A Little Overcoat by Simms Taback

Activities for the story Joseph Had A Little Overcoat by Simms Taback

Created by
Cathy's Class
This is such a great story in so many ways to use in the classroom. I used this with my class during our Transformation unit. After a reading of the story, this google slides activity gives students the change to retell the story with pictures, be creative by drawing pictures of the places Joseph went with his new clothing, ordering objects by size, and to discuss using something old to make something new! Their are even songs out there to go along with this, just do some searching!
Preview of  Earth Day activities Bilingual Spanish Paper Crowns Dia de la tierra

Earth Day activities Bilingual Spanish Paper Crowns Dia de la tierra

This bilingual Earth Day crown is a printable worksheet activity designed in Google Slides. Celebra Día de la tierra! It features 4 different bilingual designs in Spanish and English that can easily be cut and assembled to celebrate Earth Day. Perfect for kindergarten to first-grade students, this resource can be implemented in independent work or as a whole class activity.Instructions: Simply print out the crowns, distribute them to students, and let the creativity flow!. Highlights: Low prep
Preview of Responsibility Sort

Responsibility Sort

A Google Slide sort for home and school responsibilities.
Preview of Pollution and Our Oceans - Worksheets for ENL/ESL

Pollution and Our Oceans - Worksheets for ENL/ESL

Worksheets for students about our oceans and pollutants.3 worksheet pages included:1. Fill in the blank about what lives in the ocean (fish, whale, seaweed and crab)2. Fill in the blank about what pollutes the ocean (cup, ball, balloon and screw)3. Fill in the blank about what we can recycle to help the ocean (bottles, cans & paper)I also used this to emphasize starting a sentence with a capital as all the items/vocabulary are lowercase but need to be changed to begin the sentence. All work
Preview of Estudios Sociales Localización de Comunidades Google SLIDES

Estudios Sociales Localización de Comunidades Google SLIDES

Trabajo sobre la localización de comunidades, que incluye partes móviles, espacios en blanco para completar y arrastrar y soltar.Explora herramientas como mapas y GPS para la localización de comunidades.Enseña los puntos cardinales, la rosa de los vientos y los mapas cuadriculados.Proporciona respuestas a las preguntas en el documento.Incluye una página para llenar los espacios.Tiene partes móviles que los estudiantes pueden arrastrar hacia las preguntas de conceptos.Presenta un mapa de coordena
Preview of Earth Day Themed Kindergarten Print AND Digital Resources For Learning At Home

Earth Day Themed Kindergarten Print AND Digital Resources For Learning At Home

Created by
Simply SMARTER
Are you looking for EARTH DAY THEMED PRINT AND DIGITAL resources to support kindergarten students while they are learning at home due to the Coronavirus scare? Then download this distance learning product and go! Enjoy this NO PREP resource which is comprised of 3 differentiated coloring reading logs, 1 extension reading log, an Earth Day themed fiction and non-fiction book list, a reading activity menu board, an Earth Day themed science activity menu board, an EDITABLE activity menu board, 5
Preview of Community Themed Kindergarten Print AND Digital Resources For Learning At Home

Community Themed Kindergarten Print AND Digital Resources For Learning At Home

Created by
Simply SMARTER
Are you looking for COMMUNITY THEMED PRINT AND DIGITAL resources to support kindergarten students while they are learning at home due to the Coronavirus scare? Then download this distance learning product and go! Enjoy this NO PREP resource which is comprised of 3 differentiated coloring reading logs, 1 extension reading log, a community themed fiction and non-fiction book list, a reading activity menu board, a community themed social studies activity menu board, an EDITABLE activity menu boar
Preview of United States Map Interactive Matching Abbreviations Self Check Google Activity

United States Map Interactive Matching Abbreviations Self Check Google Activity

This product download includes an interactive map of the United States using the formatting of Google Sheets. Students are asked to first match up state names with their abbreviations, then they match up the 2-letter abbreviation to the name of the state. As students complete the activity, first the outline of each state will appear, then each state will appear in color on the map, along with its label. A few trivia questions help to finish the map with labels of bordering nations and bodies
Preview of Make a Map

Make a Map

Created by
Syd in SPED
Practice map skills by mapping a favorite room at home. Both a cut and paste and an interactive google slide activity are included! This makes this resource perfect for distance and in-person learning. I used this as a homework assignment for my students, we then shared our maps in class! Symbol stix visuals from common furniture and answers to questions. There is also a higher-level writing option included!
Preview of Holiday Tradition Family Project *Digital Resource*

Holiday Tradition Family Project *Digital Resource*

Created by
Elements of Fun
Classrooms are filled with wonderful student diversity. Why not celebrate diverse backgrounds by learning more about how students celebrate with their families? This Google Slides project will allow students to share a family photo or drawing of a family celebration and then write about it. Once completed, teachers can present each students' slide with the class virtually. Each student can speak about their family traditions and learn about other traditions within the class. This project also i
Preview of Spring Family Project in English and Spanish

Spring Family Project in English and Spanish

Product OveEarth Day Family Projectrview:Included are 2 family letters in English and Spanish that explain a Spring take home project. Great resource to increase parent communication and family participation in the classroom. The project consists of students using recyclable materials to create their favorite flower.Documents are on Google Docs and are editable.Fun SPRING take home activity that supports virtual and in person learning.Works great for art teachers and classroom teachers alike.No
Preview of Virtual Martin Luther King Jr. Day |  Interactive History, Reading, Math

Virtual Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Interactive History, Reading, Math

Created by
MsThomasinFirst
Use this to teach students why we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. These slides are Google compatible and can be uploaded to Google Classroom or Canvas. Teaching in person? Use these slides as a MLK Day introduction or mini lesson!Slides include:6 history/reading & comprehension slides1 read aloud template slide2 reading slides3 math slides1 writing slideI appreciate questions, suggestions, and feedback!Just use the “Product Q&A” tab and I will get back to you as fast as I can!P
Preview of Find the Evidence: U.S. Constitution & Bill of Rights

Find the Evidence: U.S. Constitution & Bill of Rights

Created by
Ashley Appler
In this resource students will be analyzing text to answer questions about the events the lead to the creation to the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights
Preview of Cardinal & Intermediate Directions (Google Slides - Worksheet)

Cardinal & Intermediate Directions (Google Slides - Worksheet)

Each slide has a different question. On Google Slides, students are able to simply click and type the answer. These slides can also be printed so students can write in the answers.
Preview of Massachusetts Map Skills

Massachusetts Map Skills

Created by
Amy O'Connor
- fill- in -the blank and short answer-map not included
Preview of Editable Sentence Starters

Editable Sentence Starters

Editable Worksheets: These SIX editable templates are perfect for any language or subject area! You choose the sentence starters and students complete them to show their understanding! All text is editable.How do I edit this?: Simply click on the text box that says 'type sentence starter'. Type in whichever sentence starters you want students to answer... and that's all! How do students use this activity?: Students read your sentence starters and write to complete the sentence. For example: "The
Preview of Earth Day Writing Prompt Freebie

Earth Day Writing Prompt Freebie

Earth Day is a great way to reflect and show how much we need to appreciate and love our earth! Now more than ever, our Earth can use the biggest hug. Grab this freebie and share it with your students and/or use it with your kids! It's editable and can be shared easily to Google Classrooms or SeeSaw! If you could please leave feedback, I would REALLY appreciate it! Happy Earth Day! This Resource pairs nicely with:High Frequency Editable WorksheetsBehaviour Charts (Editable)Beginning soundsEnding
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