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Social studies homeschool curricula $5-10
Government Unit {3 branches of government, informational text, assess. & more}
After searching for a FUN, INTERACTIVE, and KID-FRIENDLY unit on the U.S. Government and not finding exactly what I was looking for, I decided to create my own. This unit has sample lesson plans, reading passages for each topic , interactive notebook activities that go along with each reading passage, and even a Unit Assessment. Take a look at the preview for a sampling of what is inside this resource.The topics covered are as follows:*Why is government important?*What are the 3 levels of govern
Grades:
2nd - 4th
California Missions Overview Informational Reading & Activities
Most information on the California Missions is too detailed, difficult or overwhelming for 4th graders. Our Mission Overview Text is engaging for kids and works as a companion for individual mission projects. This flexible but comprehensive unit works for shorter time frames and includes all necessary background information, a writing assignment based on the text, and a visual arts component suitable for classroom display.Topics covered: Purpose of California missions, construction and locations
Grades:
3rd - 7th
50 States Project- Research Project | Report {with grading rubric}
Have your students been learning about the 5 REGIONS OF THE UNITED STATES or are you simply looking for a FUN RESEARCH project on the 50 STATES? If so, then this might be just the activity you're looking for!With this PRINT & GO RESEARCH PROJECT, each student or group will create a 5-page booklet on one of the 50 States. This project lends itself to independent work, partner work, or even group work. Simply begin by assigning a state, print the parent information letter, and print the pages
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Regions of the United States Bundle & State Research Project with Rubric
United States Geography Unit: Informational Texts, Maps, & Activities US Regions
U.S. Geography Integrated Unit for Upper ElementaryThis integrated unit of study focuses on United States geography and related skills. It includes 8 lessons and activities, including informational texts and a summative test. These reading passages can be used for close reading and reading comprehension, as well as social studies content.Everything needed to teach the material is included - just add pencils and crayons! Lessons included are:1. Latitude & Longitude2. Relative & Absolute
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Geography Map Skills Unit: Info Text, Int. Notebook, Assess, Quick Checks + More
Help your students develop proficiency in GEOGRAPHY AND MAP SKILLS.With this unit, they will learn to read a compass rose, key/ legends with symbols, and scales on a map. They will also be able to label the 7 continents and 5 oceans on a map, learn the difference between maps and globes and understand the effect of distortion. By the end of this unit, they will also be able to name and identify the purpose of different maps (physical, political, elevation, and population) just to name a few of t
Grades:
3rd - 5th
The Jesse Tree Christmas Advent Project
The Jesse Tree is a chronological Bible story Christmas advent of the scriptural events that occurred before Jesus's birth. There are many ways to participate in this countdown, and I've taken some creative liberty to design a simple version for younger kids. Traditionally this project is done as a Christmas advent, starting on December 1st--but these printable felties are versatile enough to use as a colorful addition to a history timeline, as a family night game of Bible-themed memory or go fi
Grades:
PreK - 6th
La communauté cahier (Grade 1 FRENCH Social Studies)
This FRENCH workbook covers the Grade 1 The Local Community unit in the NEW 2023 Ontario Social Studies curriculum (People and Environments).Ce cahier d'exercices couvre l'unité La communauté de la 1re année du programme d'études sociales de l'Ontario 2023 (Communauté et environnement).The workbook covers various topics related to the local community, including traditional territory, natural and built features, community history, community services, emergency services, waste management, green sp
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1st
Also included in: MEGA BUNDLE: Grade 1 Ontario FRENCH Social Studies Full Units
Three Branches of Government Readers Theater {Leveled Parts}
Three leveled readers theaters for the three branches of governmentGreat for Constitution Day!There is one for the Executive Branch, What Can I do?, the Legislative Branch, Mr. Sylvan’s Forest, and the Judicial Branch, How the Supreme Court Can Help You. Each part within the script is leveled so each student can read a “just right” part for them! Available in print and digitalLeveled PartsWhat Can I Do? President – 2nd Grade Aide – 2nd Grade Narrator – 5th GradeMr. Sylvan’s Forest Narrator – 4t
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5th
Colonial America & the 13 Colonies Unit: Informational Texts, Maps, & Activities
Colonial America Integrated Unit for Upper ElementaryThis integrated unit of study focuses on Colonial America, including Colonial Regions. The unit includes a reading skill lesson (Main Idea), as well as a timeline activity. It includes 8 lessons and activities, including informational texts. A summative test is also included. Everything needed to teach the material is included - just add pencils and crayons! Lessons included are:1. Main Idea2. Timeline3. Early European Colonies in North A
Grades:
4th - 6th
Learning Cursive: Handwriting Practice Workbook for Teens
It's never been easier for middle school and high school teens to learn cursive. Learning Cursive: Handwriting Practice Workbook for Teens, provides extensive focus on cursive letter and sentence formation. This cursive handwriting workbook for teens contains more than 20,000 cursive tracing units. It includes a cursive alphabet chart with guided stroke/directional arrows; a paper position guide detailing appropriate writing posture; uppercase and lowercase cursive letter tracing and freehand c
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Art History Lesson: Cave Art Paintings
Students love creating cave art paintings! Lots of art materials are used for this project. I like to have my students create these projects at the beginning of the year to build their confidence and work on some basic drawing skills. This lesson is great for ages 8--12 but any age student will love creating these cave paintings.The 22 page pdf includes:Step by step full-color photo tutorialsBackground information about cave artVocabulary words and learning objectivesSupplies needed for projectH
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4th - 6th
Art History Lesson: Greek Vases
Greek Vases is the third in our Art Exploration through Time Series. Students love exploring and creating with patterns. This lesson is perfect for connecting geometric shapes and patterns through Art! Simple art materials are used for this project, such as black Sharpie markers and orange/brown watercolor paints. This is a terrific project to build your young artist’s confidence and work on some basic drawing skills.This lesson is great for ages 7-12 but any age student with a little guidance w
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Our World: Maps & Globes Interactive Notebook for 2nd Grade Geography
Our World: Maps & Globes Interactive Notebook for 2nd Grade GeographyThis is a complete interactive notebook unit with assessments for 2nd Grade Geography. This 85 page unit includes activities, vocabulary, and map practice. These activities can either be used with a textbook or used as a teacher-led unit. There are maps of each U.S. state, North America, and the world, as well as a thematic map activity. There is a Venn diagram that can be used for comparing maps and globes. These stand
Grades:
2nd
Also included in: 2nd Grade Social Studies Interactive Notebook BUNDLE 5 Units
TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD - Reading Passages & Enrichment Activities
This product contains 8 one-page reading passages covering The Transcontinental Railroad Workers, Life on the Job, Central Pacific Railroad, Union Pacific Railroad, Promontory Summit, Dangers of the Job and more. Perfect for SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS, enrichment learning, homeschool or co-ops!The building of the Transcontinental Railroad was a significant event in American history. In 1863, workers on the Central Pacific Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad began work on what most would consider to be
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: WILD WEST LIFE BUNDLE #2 - Reading Passages & Activities
U.S. Government & Civics Unit Informational Texts, Activities, & Assessment
U.S. Government & Civics Integrated Unit for Upper ElementaryThis integrated unit of study focuses on the United States Government and Civics. The unit includes a reading skill lesson (Summarizing.) It includes 8 lessons and activities, including informational texts. A summative test is also included in the unit. Everything needed to teach the material is included - just add pencils! Lessons included are:1. Summarizing2. Civic Duties & Responsibilities3. Articles of Confederation4. C
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Social Studies Task Box Bundle Special Education
This bundle is currently going through an update. The price will increase to $10 once everything has been updated. Updated Sets:US StatesUS State FlagsWants or NeedsGoods or ServicesTransportationDays of the WeekMonths of the YearThen or NowUS LandmarksCommunity HelpersPeople in my SchoolHow will this product help my students?-This set of social studies task box activities provides matching and visual discrimination practice using a variety of topics that provide extra practice and review for ea
Grades:
K - 3rd
Also included in: Task Box Bundle for Special Education
12 Catholic Saints Coloring Books for the Whole Year (Bundle)
This packet contains 48 pages of printables (plus a terms of use page to make for a total of 49 pages) in order to be able to make one saints coloring book for each month of the year. Purchasing this gives you the license to use it with one family, one co-op class, or in one single classroom. (Please purchase two copies in order to be able to use it in a whole school, parish, or religious education setting. You can do this by either purchasing two copies or by adding one additional license to y
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Cold War Timeline Project for US History and Civics with Differentiated Options
This creative Cold War Project has differentiated options to best fit your students' needs. Are you looking for project-based learning for social studies? This Cold War Timeline Research project comes with instructions for chunking and scaffolding so that students are not overwhelmed. This American History project includes printable timeline templates, a digital option, two grading rubric options, and an answer key. Differentiation is built into the design of this project. The Cold War Timeline
Grades:
8th - 11th
Communities Resource Pack: Urban, Suburban, and Rural Community
This Communities Resource Pack is meant to enhance your existing unit! If you are looking for an activity or project to spruce up your community unit this might be just what you're looking for.
In this pack you will find the following:
-A List of Literature Recommendations
-My Community Illustration
-My Community Collage
-My Community Facts
-Where Am I?
-Wants and Needs
-Good Citizen vs. Bad Citizen
-Flap Book: Rural, Urban, Suburb
-Types of Communities Cut & Paste Activity
-Types of Commu
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Guess the Explorer Information Cards and Two-Player Game
Research and learn about 20 key world explorers from the Age of Exploration and then review what has been learned by playing the "guess the explorer" game. Each explorer card has key facts such as• explorer nationality• approximate year(s) of exploring• how he explored (by land or sea)• where he went• why he went or what his journey taught other explorers.There is also a page for students to research and fill in about their own explorers, and an organization chart to compare and contrast two exp
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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California Ranchos Unit Informational Reading Activities Writing Art Project
This California Ranchos Era no-prep unit will give your students an excellent overview of the Mexican Rancho period. Written in a student-friendly and entertaining manner, history will come alive! Student text is included along with 28 text-dependent questions, a writing project and a fun directed drawing art project anyone can do!Topics covered: land grantsdisenos, vaqueroshaciendasfiestas reatas Native Americans during this time periodCalifornia Bank Notesfandangosthe end of the era and more!N
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4th - 6th
Also included in: California Ranchos Informational Reading and Activities & 2 Games Bundle
Continents & Oceans Activities - Continents & Oceans Centers - Geography Centers
This continents and oceans resource includes four hands-on center activities perfect for students to practice identifying the seven continents and five major oceans. Here’s what you’ll find inside:Continents & Oceans Playdough Mats – Students will follow the directions on each mat to say and trace each continent’s name, form the shape of the continent with playdough, say and write the continent’s name, and circle the continent on the world map. Great for multi-sensory practice and easy to pr
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Medieval Stained Glass Craft and Activity
An activity to enhance your Medieval History unit by exploring stained glass windows by creating something very similar. With four possible window designs, your student can use a plastic transparency sheet to create their own "stained glass window". Also included in this packet is a Stained Glass History page, the outside window edging and a detailed lesson plan to guide you through the activity. You can learn more about how we used this activity in our blog, Medieval Stained Glass Craft.
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Ancient World History BUNDLE
Citizens & Government Interactive Notebook for 2nd Grade Social Studies Civics
Citizens & Government Interactive Notebook for 2nd Grade GeographyThis is a complete interactive notebook unit with assessments for 2nd Grade Citizens & Government. Some of the topics are citizenship, naturalization, rights & responsibilities, and United States symbols. This 41 page unit includes activities, vocabulary, and assessments. These activities can either be used with a textbook or used as a teacher-led unit. Some activities also include links to related outside sources that
Grades:
2nd
Also included in: 2nd Grade Social Studies Interactive Notebook BUNDLE 5 Units
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