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Kindergarten social studies lessons for Easel under $5
Amelia Earhart Build an Airplane READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
Integrate STEM and Social Studies in your classroom during Women's History Month with this Amelia Earhart STEM Challenge! Travel through the skies with Amelia Earhart! Build an Airplane STEM Challenge is a fun and unique way to engage your students during Women's History Month. Teach students that anyone can be a successful pioneer in industry regardless of gender. Students begin the activity by reading about Amelia Earhart and learning vocabulary on different aspects of flight (thrust, lift, dr
Grades:
K - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Also included in: Women's History Month READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities BUNDLE #1
Aerial View Mapping Activities
This geography unit was created to help your students understand the concept of an aerial view map.
This lesson is a part of my geography bundle.
To purchase the bundle, click here!
What’s Included?
1. Word Wall Posters
a. Aerial View poster that includes definition and visual
examples.
2. Aerial View Picture Sorting Activity
a. Aerial/Not Aerial view sorting mat
b. 12 Aerial/Not Aerial view pictures
3. Classroom Aerial View Activity
a. Mock classroom aerial
Grades:
K - 2nd
Types:
Also included in: Geography Bundle
Ruby Bridges Reader Black History Month ESL Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade
Fun Ruby Bridges Activities for your Little Learners. This is a simple emergent reader for Preschool to first grade students to read and learn about Ruby Bridges. Take a look at the PREVIEW!Included:1 Large Booklet for Projecting to Class or using with Google Classroom7 page booklet in color and black and white2 day lesson plans1 writing printable 1 sight word printable1 sequencing printableFor distance learning, this is a printable packet for students. You may email or share it with parents ov
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Margaret Hamilton and the Moon READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
Integrate STEM and Social Studies in your classroom during Women's History Month with this Margaret Hamilton Space STEM Challenge! Help Apollo astronauts land safely on the moon with Margaret Hamilton! Build a Lunar Lander STEM Challenge is a fun and unique way to engage your students during Women's History Month. Teach students that anyone can be successful in STEM regardless of gender. Students begin the activity by reading about Margaret Hamilton and learning vocabulary about Lunar Landers. Y
Grades:
K - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: Women's History Month READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities BUNDLE #1
Jackie Robinson Reader Black History Month ESL Activities
Fun Jackie Robinson Emergent Reader for your little learners! This is a simple emergent reader for✅ Preschool, ✅ Kindergarten ✅ First Grade and✅ ELLSto read and learn about Jackie Robinson. Take a look at the VIDEO PREVIEW which shows the entire resource.Included:⭐1 Large copy for projecting to class or using with Google Classroom⭐8 page booklet in color and black and white⭐2 day lesson plans⭐1 writing printable ⭐1 sight word printable⭐1 new words printableHave fun with your new students!WHAT T
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
George Washington Carver Reader Black History Month Kindergarten 1st ESL
Fun George Washington Carver Activities for your little learners! This is a simple emergent reader for Preschool, kindergarten, first grade and second students to read and learn about George Washington Carver. Take a look at the VIDEO PREVIEW which shows the entire resource.Included:1 Large Copy of Booklet for projecting to class or assigning to Google Classroom8 page booklet in color and black and white2 day lesson plans1 writing printable 1 sight word printable1 find three facts printableDIG
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Black History Month ESL Rosa Parks Reader Kindergarten Activities 1st 2nd grade
Fun Rosa Parks Reading Activities for your little learners! This is a simple emergent reader for Preschool, kindergarten, first grade and second grade students to read and learn about Rosa Parks. Take a look at the PREVIEW!Included:1 Large Copy of book for projecting to the class or using with Google Classroom7 page booklet in color and black and white2 day lesson plans1 writing printable 1 sight word printable1 vocabulary printableDIGITAL COMPATIBLE: Through Easel Activities, this product cont
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Harriet Tubman Reader Activities Black History Month Kindergarten 1st Grade ESL
Fun Harriet Tubman Reading Activities for your little learners! This is a simple emergent reader for Preschool to first grade students to read and learn about Harriet Tubman. Take a look at the PREVIEW!Included:1 Large Booklet for Projecting to Class or assigning to Google Classroom8 page booklet in color and black and white2 day lesson plans1 writing printable 1 sight word printable1 vocabulary printableFor distance learning, this is a printable packet for students. You may email or share it w
Grades:
PreK - 1st
Government Unit
Back to School Rules Activities! These activities on rules, power, and authority were created to cover the C3 purposes of government standards. They cover topics on bullying and why we need rules, so they would also work well for back to school, PBIS, and anti-bullying topics. These engaging lessons will allow your students to cover important Social Studies standards, while still working on tested reading and writing standards. Several of the activities are differentiated to accommodate your
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K - 2nd
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Producers and Consumers
These Producer and Consumer activities were designed as a cross-curricular social studies unit (Reading, Social Studies, and Math) Activities on producers, consumers, goods, and services are included in these print and go activities.
This product is part of my Economics Bundle. Click on the link below to check out the bundle and save money!
Economics Bundled Unit!
What’s Included?
1. Word Wall Posters: (Consumer, Producer, Goods, & Services)
2. We are Producers Mini Book (One in colo
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Grades:
K - 2nd
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Long Ago and Now History for Primary Grades
Getting students to develop a sense of history of how life, communications, transportation, and work in the past, present, and then pondering the future is not an easy task. This resource offers 48 pictures to view, discuss, and sort as those concepts develop in your study of the past, present, and then ponder the future. You’ll gain opportunities for lots of good discussions and input with those. Additionally, you get puzzles and anchor chart questions, as well as two content writing prompts. T
Grades:
K - 2nd
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Booker T. Washington Reader Black History Month Kindergarten Activities 1st ESL
Fun Booker T. Washington Reading Activities for your little learners! This is a simple emergent reader for Preschool, kindergarten, first grade and second students to read and learn about Booker T. Washington. Take a look at the PREVIEW!Included:1 Large Booklet for Projecting to Class or assigning to Google Classroom8 page booklet in color and black and white2 day lesson plans1 writing printable 1 sight word printable1 vocabulary printable1 Word SearchFor distance learning, this is a printable
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
All About My Family Lesson Plan and Activities
This is the perfect one week lesson plan for your kindergarten or first grade social studies unit on Families. Engage your students with booklet making, crafts, feelings worksheets, writing prompts and more. Digital version of some activities for distance learning included! Great for back to school week. This pack will help students explore what makes their family special while learning about other unique kinds of families.In this resource you will get:A 5 day mini-lesson plan for teacher useAn
Grades:
K - 1st
Types:
Also included in: All About My Family and All About Me for Kindergarten BUNDLE
Les mots volés : A Residential School Mini Unit for Primary & Intermediate
This Indigenous (Aboriginal, First Peoples, First Nations) residential school mini unit is a meaningful printable package that gently teaches residential school history to primary and intermediate students through eight different activities.Using the book, Les mots volés by Melanie Florence, (unit does not include a digital version of the book), this social studies unit provides an entry level look into residential schools, or could be used as a jumping off point into further inquiries. Alternat
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Grades:
K - 6th
Navajo Coded Sand Painting: Art Lesson for Kids
This à la cART lesson introduces students to Navajo sand painting and the secret Navajo radio code developed during World War 2 to transmit secret messages. They will draw and sand paint a Navajo Yei (figure) and write their name using the secret Navajo code.This lesson includes two copies of the Navajo Code Dictionary:1. Original version2. Censored version where the word "Jackass" for donkey has been changed to "Jenny" a female donkey You will Receive37-page, non-editable PDFvideo instructions
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Grades:
PreK - 8th
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Kindergarten Social studies: Geography
Kindergarten geography lesson plans are here! Supplement your Social studies curriculum for kindergarten with this simple, easy to print and use lesson plan pack! Students will be engaged and master standards!Standards addressed in this pack:K.08 Use personal directions such as: up, down, near, far, left, right, in front of, and behind. K.09 Explain what a map and globe represent. K.10 Recall the student’s and/or school’s street address, city/town, and state.Activities included:addres, city and
Grades:
K
Types:
Also included in: Kindergarten Social Studies: BUNDLE!!!!
Social Studies: Citizenship and Community Helpers (works with distance learning)
What is included in this Social Studies Unit:8 Teacher Lesson PlansDecodable ReadersPrintable / Projectable BooksIncluded Lessons:Unit 1: CitizenshipLesson 1: Fun At SchoolLesson 2: Following the RulesLesson 3: Being ResponsibleLesson 4: Respectful BehaviorLesson 5: Good Choices/Not Good ChoicesUnit 2: Community HelpersLesson 1: Jobs At SchoolLesson 2: Work People DoLesson 3: When I Grow Up!***You can find even more Social Studies Units in my store below!Social Studies: Celebrations and Holiday
Grades:
PreK - 1st
Types:
Also included in: Social Studies Bundle
Kindergarten Social Studies: Culture
Cultural lesson plans for Kindergarten! Included in this pack:5 day lesson plan guideanchor charts"I can" activity pages forfamily traditions people and places in the communitycompare and contrast all about me pageall about me flipbookFor more Kindergarten Social Studies or Science, click here to visit my store!As always, tag me @themeganfranklinclassroom on Instagram to show me how you utilize this resource in your classroom!
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Grades:
K
Also included in: Kindergarten Social Studies: BUNDLE!!!!
Outer Banks Virtual Field Trip - North Carolina History & Geography
Take your students on an adventure to the beautiful beaches of North Carolina with this virtual field trip to the Outer Banks! The virtual field trip includes pictures, videos, and explanations of things to do, including notable history and fun facts!Includes:- map for location- modern geography & nearby cities- activities to do when visiting- fun facts- informational video- discussion promptThis presentation is written in easy-to-understand language, with terms clarified so that even our yo
Grades:
PreK - 6th
Labor Day Virtual Field Trip - US History, American Culture, & Social Studies
This resource is great for primary and elementary students in kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade to learn about the history and celebration of Labor Day! It includes pictures, videos, stories, and explanations about how Labor Day began, and how we celebrate it today.This presentation is written in easy to understand language, with terms clarified so that our youngest learners will be able to comprehend the information. This is a great addition to any Labor Day lesson!Depending on student's in
Grades:
PreK - 4th
American Symbols Posters, Reading Passages, and Activities
If you are looking for kid friendly American Symbol activities, then you have come to the right place. These can be used as Social Studies lessons, for reading comprehension work, Immigration Day pages, and more!
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Posters:
~ Symbol - definition and highlighted KEY words
~ Memorial - definition and highlighted KEY words
~ Landmark - definition and highlighted KEY words
~ Monument - definition and highlighted KEY words
*All have patriotic background
Reading Passages and Comprehensio
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Grades:
K - 4th
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Let's Go to the Zoo!
This weeklong lesson plan can be used for both a physical field trip or a virtual field trip to a zoo of your choice! The expectations and grading can be adjusted based on grade level.
Grades:
K - 5th
Community helpers | Firefighter Label | Fire Safety
Community helpers | Firefighter Label | Fire SafetyFirefighting equipment for children is a worksheet that is designed to educate young students about the tools and gear used by firefighters to protect communities from fires. This information can be used in the classroom to teach children about fire safety and the importance of firefighters in keeping their communities safe.About this Worksheet 10 pages PDF+Easel:Firefighter's gearMatching each pictureFill in the missing letters A, E, I, O, and
Grades:
PreK - 3rd
Also included in: Community Helpers Coloring Page | Community Helpers- Poster, Flashcards
How the Texas Lottery, Guns, and Tobacco Benefits Public Education Lesson
This activity student centered, with a guided investigative approach that will provide students meaningful real life application of data, resources and interactive tools, necessary to understand Texas Public Higher Education politics, issues, and governmental board and agencies, involved in creating, implementing, and reviewing various initiatives that possible determine, if not affect, college students academic retention and success, who either currently attend or plan to transfer to one of th
Grades:
K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Not Grade Specific
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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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