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Social studies Common Core W.1.1 resources for Google Apps
Government Leaders: Mayor, Governor, President - 1st & 2nd Social Studies
Government Leaders - "Elementary Insider" is a fun way to present social studies & science topics for 1st - 2nd grade students in a newspaper format. This edition's focus is on government leaders: mayors, governors, & the president. It also includes other topics: Map: State & City, The Current Government Leaders, The White House, & ElectionsPages:1-2: Newspaper3: Comprehension Questions4: Text Features Match5: Elected Leaders - Voting Chart Results with Questions (Tally Marks &am
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Informational Text - Social Studies & Science Topics
Long Ago And Today Thematic Unit | 100th Day Of School | Then And Now
Are you comparing life long ago and today with your K-2 students? This hands-on unit is perfect for your 100th day of school celebration or when learning about the past and present with engaging then and now activities students will love!Students will step back in time as you combine your social studies and writing standards with this complete unit that includes non-fiction Google slides, pre and post-assessments, no prep worksheets, a mini book, graphic organizers, writing templates, and crafts
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1st - 2nd
Rules and Laws First Grade Activities BUNDLE
Are you looking for new fun ways get your kids involved in civics? These lessons will help your students understand differences between rules and laws. The will see why school, community, state and country rules and laws are essential for our society. These print and digital activities will help your students understand what it takes to be a good citizen. Here's What's Included: BONUS FILE: INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK✨ 3 buildings:✨ school✨ home✨ capitol building✨ answer key RULES AND LAWS SORT
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1st - 2nd
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Voting: The DIGITAL Learning Cookie Election {distance learning}
Make the voting process fun and engaging with this non-political 5 day mini-unit!Have a class election to determine the best cookie: Chocolate chip or Oreo!This product includes Google Slides with:Voter registration cards4 commercials for each cookie that play directly in the Google Slides2 opinion writing options to state an opinion and provide reasons both before and after voting3 different options to create campaign posters: OREO, chocolate chip or both cookiesa graph to show class voting res
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Voting: The Cookie Election Digital and Paper Bundle
Presidential Election Activities | VOTING Process | Google Slides
Are you looking for a great way to do an engaging writing virtual OR in-person voting lessons with students? I have you covered with these interactive, editable Google Slides to easily have students copy and paste movable parts to learn about voting, elections and opinion writing! THERE IS NO INFORMATION ABOUT SPECIFIC CANDIDATES IN THIS DOWNLOAD. You can add who or what your class votes for by editing text boxes.What is in this download?45 Slides Total16 Colorful Slides3 Slides with Moveable Pa
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K - 3rd
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Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Passages and Language Arts Activities Bundle
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month vibrantly in your classroom! These dynamic sets of reading comprehension passages & ELA activities are designed perfectly for 1st and 2nd graders to bring Hispanic culture to life! Let your students delve into the compelling stories of Ellen Ochoa, Selena, Celia Cruz, Sonia Sotomayor, Cesar Chavez, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Oscar de la Renta, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, improve their reading comprehension, and embrace diversity.Each activity includes engaging questi
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1st - 2nd
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Fact and Opinion Worksheets, Teaching Slides, and Write the Room Activity
Fact or opinion? That is the question! Have you noticed your students getting confused between what facts are and what opinions are? Are you wondering how you can get your students to differentiate facts and opinions? This mini unit is an engaging way to introduce the meaning of facts and opinions while also providing multiple opportunities for students to practice the skill.What's Included:Teaching Slides:10 engaging activity slides. These slides can be used in any order you want!Worksheets:1 c
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K - 1st
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Veteran's Day Writing Craft for November or Memorial Day in May
Are you looking for an open-ended Veteran's Day writing Craft to do with your class? This Veteran's Day writing craft is great for November!Just print and use. It is easy to assemble and will make a great Veteran's Day Writing Craft. Have your students write thank-you notes to Veterans with this flip book.✅Here's what your Veteran's Day Writing Craft includes...⭐8 printable pages. 4 printable pages to use with primary-age students and 4 printable pages to use with upper elementary students. Both
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1st - 4th
Also included in: Veterans Day Craft: Bundle
"Long, Tall Lincoln" Google Slides- Bookworms Supplement
Bookworms Curriculum: 1st grade Shared Reading Module 3- Unit 2: Learning Our History. These slides correlate with lessons 31-35 of "Long, Tall Lincoln" by Jennifer Dussling. These lessons' slides are equivalent to 5 days of reading lessons. Students will learn more about Abraham Lincoln and his importance in the United States.This resource is editable through Google Slides and it includes modeling slides, timers when appropriate, discussion questions, vocabulary words/word study slides, spellin
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1st
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Martin Luther King Lesson Google Slides and Worksheets
Let's go on a virtual trip to learn about who Martin Luther King was and what he did. We will learn different ideas, events, vocabulary, and places. These slides will get your students thinking about...why we celebrate MLK dayif MLK was a Heroways to show equality and kindnessways to show peacewhat MLK did to change America15 slides includedworksheets included to go with the slides This Product includes..*GOOGLE SLIDES * POWERPOINT SLIDES *WORKSHEETS TO access the google Slides you have to open
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Black History Month Virtual Field Trip Bundle
Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Comprehension Passages and ELA Activities set 2
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Hispanic culture with these Hispanic Heritage Month reading comprehension passages! This versatile educational resource features inspiring stories about Ellen Ochoa, Selena, Celia Cruz, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, fostering a deep appreciation for the Hispanic heritage. Enhance your understanding with eight stimulating language arts activities to extend learning and engage young minds.Don't want the hassle of printing copies for each student? No problem
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1st - 2nd
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Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Comprehension Passages and ELA Activities set 3
Are you ready to embark on an exciting cultural exploration and learning journey? As we approach Hispanic Heritage Month, captivate your 1st and 2nd graders with these engaging reading comprehension passages and get to know Dolores Huerta, Roberto Clemente, Rita Moreno, and Pablo Picasso.Don't want the hassle of printing copies for each student? No problem! This resource contains a Google Slides™ presentation you can easily assign to your students.Here are some reasons why you should consider pu
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1st - 2nd
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Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Passages and ELA Activities set 1
Get ready to embark on an extraordinary educational journey that celebrates the brilliance of Hispanic Heritage Month like never before! Introducing these Hispanic Heritage reading comprehension passages with eight language arts activities featuring Sonia Sotomayor, Cesar Chavez, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Oscar de la Renta – an enriching resource that promises to captivate, educate, and empower your young learners.Don't want the hassle of printing copies for each student? No problem! This resource
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1st - 2nd
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Types of Homes Lesson
This lesson can be part of a geography unit and can be paired with the book: "My Home, Your Home OR "Homes Around the World". Included you will find the following:-A picture page where students can cross off the homes they do not want to live and in and circle the homes that they like.-An opinion writing page for them to give reasons why they would select a certain home to live in. This is a google slides document
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1st
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Earth Day Reading Comprehension Passages - Digital - NO Prep 1st- 2nd Grade
Make Earth Day fun and engaging with this no prep close reading resource. These 6 digital reading comprehension passages are perfect for 1st and 2nd-grade students focusing on Earth Day activities.It supports the common core standards while building academic vocabulary, reading fluency, and reading comprehension skills. Each passage includes engaging content, comprehension questions, and a call to action for further discussion.They are perfect for primary students to understand the problems faci
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Earth Day Activities BUNDLE 1st Grade & 2nd Grade
100th Day of School Slideshow
This slideshow presentation is an interactive teaching tool you can use in the classroom face to face, or virtually. It is created specifically for the 100th day of school, but can be used to teach counting, writing, and more! You will find youtube videos embedded. This slideshow is a no-prep guide for you as the teacher, or for a student or sub to follow when learning and teaching. Enjoy!
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K - 2nd
101st Day of School
This slideshow presentation is an interactive teaching tool you can use in the classroom face to face, or virtually. It is created specifically for the 101st day of school, but can be used to teach counting, writing, and more! You will find youtube videos embedded. This slideshow is a no-prep guide for you as the teacher, or for a student or sub to follow when learning and teaching. Enjoy!
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Grades:
K - 6th
NO VOICE TOO SMALL Distance Learning Links
The contributors to NO VOICE TOO SMALL have created a series of short videos for use in distance learning or in-person classrooms. We have multiple mini Writing Workshops, Poetry Readings, and videos interviews in which the young activists in this book speak in their own words. This file contains the links to all of our videos and worksheets that are mentioned in the NO VOICE TOO SMALL Activity Guide. Also check out our videos collected into our interactive FlipGrid collection!Title: NO VOICE TO
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1st - 8th
NO VOICE TOO SMALL Distance Learning Links
The contributors to NO VOICE TOO SMALL have created a series of short videos for use in distance learning or in-person classrooms. We have multiple mini Writing Workshops, Poetry Readings, and videos interviews in which the young activists in this book speak in their own words. This file contains the links to all of our videos and worksheets that are mentioned in the NO VOICE TOO SMALL Activity Guide. Also check out our videos collected into our interactive FlipGrid collection! Title: NO VOICE
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K - 8th
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