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Social studies Common Core CCRA.W.3 homeschool curricula
Ground Zero Unit Plan
Weekly Lesson Plans (Perfect for co-ops, hybrid schools, homeschool, or traditional classrooms) Attention Grabbers Discussion Questions Hands-on ActivitiesCross-Curricular Lessons Journal PromptsFinal Project You will notice that our curriculum is not organized in daily plans. That is because no one’s day looks the same. This curriculum is set up into parts. Each part can be completed at your own speed. Some of it can be done in “class” and some can be done independently. As the teacher, you can
Grades:
5th - 12th
Biome Fantasy World: Inspired by Wings of Fire and Fantasy Mapping
Inspire creative writing, original art, science research, and social studies map skills in a highly engaging unit to create a new world! I place this unit after we have learned about biomes in Life Science and the types of landforms in Social studies. I read The first book in the Wings of Fire series as a read aloud and talk about character development as we read.Students will create biome worlds to inspire characters and stories about the characters and creatures that dwell there.Research and r
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Grades:
4th - 7th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, 5-LS2-1
, MS-LS2-1
Also included in: Biome Unit Projects
Age of Exploration & ELA Integrated Bundle: Reading, Writing & Social Studies
Exploration and Language Arts Resource Bundle SetThis integrated bundle has everything you need to teach the Age of Exploration and language arts skills at the same time! The bundle includes 5 separate resources that include a nonfiction/informational texts unit on exploration and explorers, a paired passages set, a narrative writing unit, a set of pre-written exit tickets, and a social studies review/center activity. Teachers can use these resources for:primary instruction of social studies sta
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Disney World Field Trip Student Mapping Activity And Narrative Writing Activity
This file has a narrative writing prompt as well as a webquest & map activity for all four Florida Disney World parks: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios.
This file includes:
1. Field trip letter/narrative cover sheet with heading only
2. Field trip form with categories (Departure Time, Return Time, etc.)
3. Mapping activity for each park, including an individual component and a group component.
4. A tips page for each park (from personal park experience)
5. Na
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Grades:
5th - 8th
U.S. Capitol National Symbols + United States Congress Lesson – American Symbols
The US Capitol is a Content-Based Interactive Notebook Unit fostering Literacy in Social Studies for 1st-3rd grade students. We've included Nonfiction Informational Text, FOUR Interactive Notebook Assignments, and a balanced mix of activities to teach about the history of the United States Capitol as one of our American Symbols:U.S. Capitol COMPLETE Lesson-we supply all of the CONTENT!Questions to assess Informational Text ComprehensionCircle Chart and Persuasive Letter Writing Assignment – Org
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Geographic Information Systems - GIS - Digital Resources
Are you looking for digital resources on an introduction into Geographic Introduction Systems? What about an activity that has them explore careers within GIS? This lesson Interactive skills based digital resource has it all, and it is hands off, because who doesn't need a break every once in awhile?! You can even use it for sub work, if needed!This GIS Digital Resource lesson includes:- 10 Question Webquest & Key - Paper extension prompt, with a Rubric- Bonus: a ten question Gimkit created
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Exploring Earth's Roar: Volcanic Lessons in Digital Discourse
Embark on an educational journey with Exploring Earth's Roar: Volcanic Lessons in Digital Discourse designed to transform your middle school classroom into an immersive volcano exploration center. Ignite your students' curiosity and unleash their creativity with a comprehensive package that seamlessly integrates science, storytelling, public speaking, active listening, digital literacy, and artistry.Here's what's in the Zip folder...Venturing into Volcanoes - Earth's Explosive Wonders: An excerp
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Excerpt from _Harriet Tubman..._ with Writing Prompt AND Narrative Essay Tips
Google Drive Doc file of an exceprt from the novel Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad with a writing prompt for a narrative essay and step-by-step instructions on how to plan and structure a narrative essay that uses evidence from a nonfiction text.
Grades:
6th - 10th
Backpacking Project SS, Math, Reading, Writing PBL/ Distance Learning
This cross-curricular project invites students to plan a backpacking adventure! Explore National Parks (reading & SS), plan what to pack (math), make a map of the trip (SS), and write home about the adventure (writing)! Included are as models for each of the creative tasks. It is engaging and easily adaptable to your students, as well as low-prep for the teacher! This product also includes suggestions for extension activities across content areas.This product includes 3 versions of the docu
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
NGSS:
4-ESS2-2
Early Humans Hunter-Gatherer Role Playing Game (RPG)
Middle Schoolers love role playing games! That's why I created this simulation that allows students to experience what it was like to be a hunter-gatherer. Incorporating elements of Dungeons and Dragons character creation and game play and Live Action Role Playing, this game will leave your students with an understanding of the lifestyle and belief systems of our hunter-gatherer ancestors, solidified by a memorable, fun experience with their classmates.This game can be adapted to multiple learni
Grades:
6th - 8th
John Muir & Theodore Roosevelt - Book Companion Lesson Combo Packet
John Muir & Theodore Roosevelt - book companion lesson combo packet. These lessons move students through various reading/listening comprehension activities into scaffolded writing. Each part builds on the previous activities, growing language skills in your students. Their own personal thought and perspective is also included in the writing portions; making space for them to interact with the materials in a meaningful way.This packet is designed to go along with a few different picture books
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Multi-Cultural Research Project - Chocolate 101 - Food Science
Indulge your students' love for chocolate while exploring the fascinating world of "Food Science Chocolate 101." Dive into the delicious details of chocolate with engaging research assignments and bonus worksheets.Key Features:Discover the origins and production process of chocolateExplore the chemistry behind cocoa and its varietiesLearn about the four main types of chocolate and how to melt them effectivelyEngage in research assignments covering 9 countries where chocolate is grown, including
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Adventures With Jules Verne
This curriculum is designed as a companion to the Jules Verne classics, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and Around the World in 80 Days. Each Unit will have assignments for all three subjects: Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science. You can help your student by adapting the assignments to meet their abilities. If you follow the Recommended Timeline, you should have five Learning Periods (5 months) worth of work in Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies!This curriculum was designed to be fu
Grades:
2nd - 5th
History of the Chinese New Year: Activities, Readings & Illustrations (68 pages)
This is a portal to ancient China. Through these activities, you will travel back 3500 years and learn how the Chinese celebrated the Lunar New Year and the Lantern Festival through the dynasties. It has a soapy, sudsy emperor, a masked man, future spirit warriors, popping firecrackers, sword swallowers, oxen in disguise, acrobats, and even Syrian and Roman visitors! (In other words, this is no boring history spine!) You will imagine, read, write, draw, organize, calculate, and compare. There ar
Grades:
4th - 6th
Living off the Land Project
This unit is a series of mini-project options designed to increase student voice and choice, and engagement on topics related to the Kumeyaay of the San Diego region. Note: although this project is about the Kumeyaay tribe, the project framework can be adapted to other tribes.Throughout this 4 week unit students will work toward creating several small deliverables and a final product of a native garden; with the option of sharing them out in the final week in an exhibition of learning. Designed
Grades:
3rd - 5th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 5-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 5-LS1-1
Third Grade Homeschooling Curricula
Download features:This is an outline, or pace calendar, where learning coaches will align their resources to meet Third Grade expectations. These are not worksheets, but guides for each subject, from what student(s) will learn in each unit, how many weeks need to be spend per unit, what type of knowledge and skills must be transmitted to the student to gain experience and pass third grade without sacrificing educational value. Easy to use and integrate on any calendar with any resource. Resource
Grades:
3rd
Noah's Ark Elementary Fun Pack
Are you bothered by the "cute" ark pictures in most books? Pictures of arks that can't hold more than 10 animals??? :( ME TOO!This is the reason I have created this product as well as the Middle School Noah's Ark product you can see here!Do you want your kids to understand what the Bible really says about the size of the ark? Do you want to teach your kids:Language artsReadingWritingSpellingCritical thinkingGeographyMath While studying the theme of Noah's Ark and the Biblical Flood?Then this The
Grades:
PreK - 5th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
Also included in: Noah's Ark Elementary, Middle School, and High School Project Bundle
Ancient Civilization Project
This is a two week project designed to meet specific Studies Standards (described in Teacher Guide) while promoting collaboration, creativity, ownership, and critical thinking among other skills. Students and teachers will enjoy this activity! Bundle Includes:- Group Journal-My Personal Journal - Ancient Civilization - Teacher Guide/Rubrics for Ancient Civilization (free)
Grades:
5th - 8th
Superheroes Then & Now
Superheroes Then & Now--This unit on the study of Greek and Roman mythology and the comparison to superheroes is perfect for social studies / ELA grades 4-8. Myths were written as a way to explain the wonders of nature or to explain the mysteries of life and death. The stories of superheroes served a different purpose. These heroes battled the forces of evil. The guide will explain the history as well as how these two types of storytelling are the same, and different.All activities listed
Grades:
4th - 8th
Biography Project - Inventors
This biography project was designed with fourth and fifth graders in mind, but since it's mostly student-led, it can work with higher grades as well. The templates assist students in conducting their own research on one of six historical figures, introduced in the packet materials:Margaret E. KnightCyrus McCormickNikola TeslaLouis BrailleAlexander Graham BellStephanie KwolekTo complete the biography projects, students must accomplish the following:Read biographiesUse outside sources to learn m
Grades:
4th - 5th
Who Was Jacques Cousteau? Reading Comprehension Guide
This guide follows along with, "Who Was Jacques Cousteau?" by Nico Medina. There are comprehension questions as well as multiple choice questions. Included in this packet is a biography outline, paragraph guide, and bibliography template. This is an excellent Social Studies assignment to partner with the "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" Language Arts packet.
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Ancient Europe: The Etruscans
Includes: article, matching vocabulary activity, multiple choice, short answer question, and answer key.
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Ancient Europe
The Celts
Includes: article to read, vocabulary matching activity, multiple choice, a short answer question, and answer key.
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Ancient Europe
Primary Source Living Through History Journal: A Global Pandemic 2020 PDF
***THIS IS FOR THE PRINTABLE VERSION*** UPDATED****(GOOGLE DOC VERSION ALSO AVAILABLE )Reviews AppreciatedStudents all over the country are trying to understand what is unfolding before them. Trying to make sense of the events that are currently taking place at school, home, and the outside world. They are primary sources for the future! What better way to capture their everyday lives than through a journal. I've created a list of prompts to help them get started. The directions also describe wh
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Grades:
2nd - 12th
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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
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