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3rd grade social studies resources for Montessori
Dinosaur Fossil Matching: for Montessori or Science Centers
These cards are a fun way to familiarize children with different dinosaurs. This is a unique activity that shows children what different dinosaur bones look like! You can use them to create many different kinds of activities. You can use these cards for your science centers, dinosaur unit study, or Montessori 3-6 classroom! DINOSAUR FOSSIL MATCHING INCLUDES: ★ instructions for use★ 9 dinosaur fossil cards★ 9 dinosaur cards★ 9 control cardsThis set includes: Anatosaurus, Brachiosaurus, Parasauro
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PreK - 3rd
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Also included in: Dinosaur Bundle for Hands-on Activities
Montessori Great Lessons - Stories & Activities
Montessori Great LessonsThis Montessori Great Lesson bundle includes each of the five Great Lesson stories in a child-friendly format along with accompanying follow-up activities for further exploration into the concepts introduced by each impressionistic lesson. TABLE OF CONTENTS:Overview of Great LessonsGreat Lesson I – The Coming of the Universe StoryReflection & Wonder Prompts & Recording SheetsExperiment Demonstration Extensions (11 total)Saltwater vs. Freshwater Mini-UnitVolcano Mi
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1st - 3rd
Africa A-Z Montessori Geography Pack
Africa A-Z - Montessori Geography Pack This collection of printable activities can be used to supplement your unit on Africa. It is suitable for PreK-1 but can easily be adapted for 2nd and 3rd grades as well. It features photographs and easy to read font. If you are a Montessori teacher, this will really round out your continent boxes and unit studies!In all of my Continent A-Z packs, I have tried hard to provide a wide range of representative photographs in order to give students a sense of th
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PreK - 3rd
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Also included in: 7 Continents A-Z Bundle
North America A-Z Montessori Geography Pack
North America A-Z Montessori PackThis collection of printable activities can be used to supplement your unit on North America. It is suitable for PreK-1 but can easily be adapted for 2nd and 3rd grades as well. It features photographs and easy to read font. If you are a Montessori teacher, this will really round out your continent boxes and unit studies!In all of my Continent A-Z packs, I have tried hard to provide a wide range of representative photographs in order to give students a sense of t
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PreK - 3rd
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Also included in: 7 Continents A-Z Bundle
Australia A-Z Montessori Geography Pack
Australia A-Z Montessori PackThis collection of printable activities can be used to supplement your unit on Australia. It is suitable for PreK-1 but can easily be adapted for 2nd and 3rd grades as well. It features photographs and easy to read font. If you are a Montessori teacher, this will really round out your continent boxes and unit studies!In all of my Continent A-Z packs, I have tried hard to provide a wide range of representative photographs in order to give students a sense of the lusci
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PreK - 3rd
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Also included in: 7 Continents A-Z Bundle
Europe A-Z Montessori Geography Pack
This collection of printable activities can be used to supplement your unit on Europe. It is suitable for PreK-1 but can be adapted for 2nd and 3rd grades as well. It features photographs and easy to read font. A clipart version and blacklines for some of the activities are also provided.See more ideas for an Europe unit on my blog and Europe Pinterest Board1 a. Europe A-Z non-fiction book (photos and descriptions for things from Europe for each letter of the alphabet)1 b. Europe A-Z non fict
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PreK - 3rd
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Also included in: 7 Continents A-Z Bundle
South America A-Z Montessori Geography Pack
This collection of printable activities can be used to supplement your unit on South America. It is suitable for PreK-1 but can be adapted for 2nd and 3rd grades as well. It features photographs and easy to read font. A clipart version and blacklines for some of the activities are also provided.This is a ZIPPED file and includes PDFs for the following activities:1 a. South AmericaA-Z non-fiction book (photos and descriptions for things from South America for each letter of the alphabet)1 b. S
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PreK - 3rd
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Also included in: 7 Continents A-Z Bundle
Ocean Unit
Ocean UnitThis comprehensive Ocean Unit includes several weeks worth of interdisciplinary lesson plans, reading passages, projects, research tasks, science experiments, hands-on activities, and worksheets for learning all about earth's oceans and the importance of water!Contents include:Ocean Map PostersMap Labeling ActivitiesOcean Zones Informational Posters - 2 versionsOcean Life PosterOcean Zones Labeling ActivitiesHands-On Ocean Zones Science CenterWater Cycle Informational PosterWater Cycle
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Elementary Science Curriculum - Science Unit Bundle
Antarctica A-Z Montessori Geography Pack
Antarctica A-Z Montessori PackThis collection of printable activities can be used to supplement your unit on Antarctica. It is suitable for PreK-1 but can easily be adapted for 2nd and 3rd grades as well. It features photographs and easy to read font. If you are a Montessori teacher, this will really round out your continent boxes and unit studies!In all of my Continent A-Z packs, I have tried hard to provide a wide range of representative photographs in order to give students a sense of the lus
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PreK - 3rd
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Also included in: 7 Continents A-Z Bundle
Maps of Asia (Color & Blackline Masters) - Montessori color-code
Maps of Asia (Color & Blackline Masters) - This material includes the following maps of Asia:1 black & white blank map1 black & white labeled map1 colored blank map1 colored and labeled map2 sets of map labels for the large wooden puzzle mapMaps print on 8½ x 11" paper and follow the traditional Montessori map colors.The pin flags that accompany these maps can be found here.The color-coded pin flags that accompany these maps can be found here.You may be interested in the following:As
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K - 4th
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Also included in: Montessori Maps Of The World Bundle - World Geography
Dinosaurs Montessori 3 Part Cards and Information Cards
Montessori inspired beautiful learning materials of 10 dinosaurs: ➥ apatosaurus ➥ tyrannosaurus rex ➥ elasmosaurus ➥ spinosaurus ➥ stegosaurus ➥ pteranodon ➥ triceratops ➥ velociraptor ➥ ankylosaurus ➥ parasaurolophusThe file includes: ➥ 10 control cards (picture + label) size: 5.25"x4" ➥ 10 picture cards size: 4"x4" ➥ 10 labels size: 1.25"x4" ➥ 10 information cards size: 5.5"x3.75"IMPORTANT!!Please check the thumbnails of this material before purchasing so you will have an idea of what you
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PreK - 3rd
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Landmarks Around the World Bundle Pack
This is a MEGA Montessori Bundle Pack, a big collection of landmarks around the world, which contains the following learning materials:✴ Landmarks of Australia/Oceania✴ Landmarks of Africa✴ Landmarks of Asia✴ Landmarks of Europe✴ Landmarks of North America✴ Landmarks of South America Be sure to check the individual files if you are just looking for one specific continent. We always use our printables at home in our homeschool journey. To see how it works, you are more than welcome to follow
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PreK - 6th
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Montessori Inspired Animal World Habitats Learning Pack
I created this file for our geography and animal studies at home. We use this to study the different biomes (habitats) of the world and the animals that thrive on it. This printable is suitable for SORTING ACTIVITIES as well. The pictures I provided are big and clear enough for classroom discussion or for private use.
This file contains the following:
- 6 pictures of habitats (desert, temperate deciduous forest,
grassland, tundra, taiga, rainforest)
- 60 picture cards of animals (10 animals
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PreK - 6th
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7 Continents A-Z Bundle
7 Continents A-Z BundleThis bundle includes the A-Z Montessori Packs for all 7 Continents.It is suitable for PreK-1 but can easily be adapted for 2nd and 3rd grades as well. It features photographs and easy to read font. If you are a Montessori teacher, this will really round out your continent boxes and unit studies!In all of my Continent A-Z packs, I have tried hard to provide a wide range of representative photographs in order to give students a sense of the luscious, rich diversity of our be
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PreK - 3rd
Montessori Clock of Eras Support material bundle
Montessori Clock of Eras Pack for understanding the geological time scale. This bundle includes resources for face to face teaching and digital items that can be used with google slidesHARD COPY RESOURCES:Clock of Eras Paragraphs Included:** 4 pages with descriptions of each eraMontessori Clock of Eras: 3 part cardsIncluded:** 7 sets of cards which isolate each Era plus control cards to match clock to name.Montessori Clock of Eras: Features of each eraMontessori activity to complement the clock
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3rd - 5th
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13 Original Colonies of the United States Maps, 3-Part Cards & Information
13 Original Colonies of the United States Maps & Information -Includes the following maps of the 13 original colonies of the USA as the states are divided today. The color maps are colored using the traditional Montessori map colors.Includes:1 black and white blank map1 black and white labeled map1 colored blank map1 colored and labeled map3 regions of the 13 colonies (includes maps for each of the 3 regions)It also includes the following maps of the 13 original colonies of the USA as the st
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3rd - 6th
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Italy Activity Book: Hands-on Europe Activities, Experiments, Models & Culture
Learn all about Italy in this interactive activity book! Includes step-by-step crafts, science experiments and more that promote math, language, reading, science and biology. Learn Italian geography with the landmark three-part cards and cities map pinning. Learn the regions with the Italy outline and regions map. Find Italy on the European continent with the flag pinning. Learn basic facts about Italy with the full color educational placemat/poster & Italian flag. Indulge in the smells of I
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K - 6th
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Montessori Maps Of The World Bundle - World Geography
All maps in this World Maps Bundle are color-coded using the traditional Montessori map colors. They are excellent control maps for children using the traditional wooden Montessori maps.Continent maps are in full color and include:blank outline mapcolor maplabeled outline maplabeled color mapCapital city maps are in black & white and include:blank outline map with dotslabeled outline mapMaps included:The WorldNorth AmericaNorth America - capital citiesCanadaCanada - capital citiesUSAUSA - ca
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K - 5th
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Montessori Fundamental Human Needs Student Workbook
This work book is designed for a Montessori 6-9 class and works in tandem with the Third Great Montessori Story. Great for clarifying wants vs needs.There is a digital version here.Using the Fundamental need cards children can work independently in this work book to connect knowledge from the card with their own knowledge. This book is a great way of helping children apply, imagine and connect knowledge as opposed to just 'memorising' facts about wants and needs. It will help you see whether the
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Montessori Store Bundle
Trees of the Continents Sorting Activity Montessori
This beautiful material is wonderful for presenting trees of different continents to kids. Children love putting such big materials together. It is very good for looking at the general picture of spreading trees around the world and for learning specific trees of every continent. The material is green because all works related to plants in general or plants kingdom in my printables are color coded in green.The material has a control of error and contains color dot corresponding to the color of t
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K - 3rd
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Fundamental Needs of Humans - Montessori Social Studies
Fundamental Needs of Humans - The Fundamental Needs of Humans Chart provides a cross-cultural framework for organizing information relating to how people meet their material and spiritual needs. Recreate the chart using the picture cards included in this set.This set includes:1 master control chart3 blackline masters25 picture cards (3-part card format)category labelsPicture cards are approximately 3½" x 3¼:".
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1st - 4th
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Texas State Symbols
There are 12 state symbols cards in this set. Although the state may have a lot more only 12 are featured.
1. Print first set and use as flash cards .
2. Print second set and use for matching word to picture.
3. Print both sets and use for matching picture to picture and word to word.
Vocabulary cards for special education, speech therapy, ESL/ELL programs, bulletin boards, centers and Montessori teaching. The cards are also great for generating discussions.
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K - 3rd
Also included in: State Symbols Bundle
Florida State Symbols
There are 12 state symbols cards in this set. Although the state may have a lot more only 12 are featured.
1. Print first set and use as flash cards .
2. Print second set and use for matching word to picture.
3. Print both sets and use for matching picture to picture and word to word.
Vocabulary cards for special education, speech therapy, ESL/ELL programs, bulletin boards, centers and Montessori teaching. The cards are also great for generating discussions.
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K - 3rd
Also included in: State Symbols Bundle
California State Symbols
There are 12 state symbols cards in this set. Although the state may have a lot more only 12 are featured.
1. Print first set and use as flash cards .
2. Print second set and use for matching word to picture.
3. Print both sets and use for matching picture to picture and word to word.
Vocabulary cards for special education, speech therapy, ESL/ELL programs, bulletin boards, centers and Montessori teaching. The cards are also great for generating discussions.
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Also included in: State Symbols Bundle
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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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