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5th grade Presidents' Day social studies thematic unit plans on sale
Mapping Skills with Google Earth: Latitude, Longitude and Time Zones Gr. 3-5
This is the chapter slice "Latitude, Longitude and Time Zones" from the full lesson plan "Mapping Skills with Google Earth"About the FULL RESOURCE:Students will learn in-depth how to read and create maps with our engaging resource designed for students in grades three to five. Students will expand their knowledge of the elements on a map by exploring the lines of latitude, longitude and time zones. Then, students will learn about geographical and cultural features by exploring topographic and ch
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3rd - 5th
Dinosaurs, Teaching Lesson PowerPoint
Fun and reduced price! Tons of great images, animation and information! Will be a fun introduction for students AND teachers! Bring life into your classroom. This took a lot of work to complete, and it is a lot of fun to go through. Included is general information on dinosaurs (appropriate for younger grade levels) and specific information on the most popular dinosaurs (T-Rex, Raptors, etc.) Enjoy!lectures, lesson plans, units, teaching, dinosaurs, pre-historic, kids, fun
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PreK - 8th
Forensics Unit 1 Bundle: Introduction to Forensics & the Law (7 Products!)
Make teaching Forensics easy with this Unit Plan 1 bundle! SIOP, gifted, and differentiation strategies are embedded and easily identified throuought. Lessons are differnetiated accoding to learning style, grouping, and language ability. Both content and literacy standards as well as key vocabulary words, essential questions, activating strategies, instructional strategies, and summarizing strategies are included and highlighted. Unit plan contains links to resources! The Introduction to For
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Canadian Government: The Canadian Constitution Gr. 5-8
**This is the chapter slice "The Canadian Constitution" from the full lesson plan "Canadian Government"** About the FULL RESOURCE:Everything you needed to know about the Canadian government and the electoral process. Your students will learn what is a government and why do we need it. Using ready-to-use information and activities for remedial students we have also clearly outlined the levels of power, the stake holders, and the Senate, the House of Commons, the Supreme Courts, Citizenship and th
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5th - 8th
Canadian Government: Three Branches of the Federal Government Gr. 5-8
This is the chapter slice "Three Branches of the Federal Government" from the full lesson plan "Canadian Government"About the FULL RESOURCE:Everything you needed to know about the Canadian government and the electoral process. Your students will learn what is a government and why do we need it. Using ready-to-use information and activities for remedial students we have also clearly outlined the levels of power, the stake holders, and the Senate, the House of Commons, the Supreme Courts, Citizens
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5th - 8th
Mapping Skills with Google Earth: Basics of Map Reading Gr. 3-5
**This is the chapter slice "Basics of Map Reading" from the full lesson plan "Mapping Skills with Google Earth"** About the FULL RESOURCE:Students will learn in-depth how to read and create maps with our engaging resource designed for students in grades three to five. Students will expand their knowledge of the elements on a map by exploring the lines of latitude, longitude and time zones. Then, students will learn about geographical and cultural features by exploring topographic and choropleth
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3rd - 5th
Asian Canadian Heritage in French - Canadians Pennant Banner Project
These research pennant banners are a fantastic way to engage your kiddos during Asian American & pacific Islanders Heritage Month. You can use these notable Asian Canadians research pennant banners as an independent research project or during a whole-class lesson. This resource includes research flags for 10 influential Asian CanadianThere are 3 different research pennant banner options to choose from:With an image & space for informationWithout an image & space for informationWithou
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1st - 6th
Canadian Government: How a Bill Becomes a Law Gr. 5-8
**This is the chapter slice "How a Bill Becomes a Law" from the full lesson plan "Canadian Government"** About the FULL RESOURCE:Everything you needed to know about the Canadian government and the electoral process. Your students will learn what is a government and why do we need it. Using ready-to-use information and activities for remedial students we have also clearly outlined the levels of power, the stake holders, and the Senate, the House of Commons, the Supreme Courts, Citizenship and the
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5th - 8th
Stan Lee Biography Study Learn About Comics
Let’s Create with Stan Lee!Explore the life and work of the legendary creator, Stan Lee while learning more about comics! This creative and engaging unit study will surely appeal to your SUPER learners! This biography unit study includes 30+ activities to use with any text about Stan Lee. Low prep and ready to print and go! It includes graphic organizers, research tools, creative responses, drawing activities, projects, and more! There are several activity options within this pack to appeal to a
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4th - 6th
PERU AND THE INCREDIBLE INCAS Gr. 4-6
Give your students the opportunity to review modern Peru with mapping and research activities and along with an intensive study of the Incas. To stimulate student interest, start with a short film, video or a few pictures. Brainstorm and list on a chart what students have learned from this brief introduction and viewing. Many of the research topics could be used at activity centres. Begin or end each session with student presentations of individual or small group activities. These presentations
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4th - 6th
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World War 2: The End of War Gr. 5-8
**This is the chapter slice "The End of War" from the full lesson plan "World War 2"** About the FULL RESOURCE:World War II began when Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. It was the second terrible, expensive, and tragic war that lasted six years and involved over 200. Students will learn about Germany’s role, the major battles including ,and Normandy. Our resource provides ready-to-use information and activities for remedial students in grades five to eight. Written to grade and using
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5th - 8th
World War 2: Background and Causes Gr. 5-8
**This is the chapter slice "Background and Causes" from the full lesson plan "World War 2"** About the FULL RESOURCE:World War II began when Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. It was the second terrible, expensive, and tragic war that lasted six years and involved over 200. Students will learn about Germany’s role, the major battles including ,and Normandy. Our resource provides ready-to-use information and activities for remedial students in grades five to eight. Written to grade and
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5th - 8th
Canadian Government: What is Government? Gr. 5-8
This is the chapter slice "What is Government?" from the full lesson plan "Canadian Government"About the FULL RESOURCE:Everything you needed to know about the Canadian government and the electoral process. Your students will learn what is a government and why do we need it. Using ready-to-use information and activities for remedial students we have also clearly outlined the levels of power, the stake holders, and the Senate, the House of Commons, the Supreme Courts, Citizenship and the Constitut
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5th - 8th
NEW!! What is Veterans Day? Worksheet (Distance Learning)
What is Veterans Day? Why is it an important American holiday? I have found that so many of my students don't seem to understand what Veterans day is all about. Unfortunately, each year a growing number of students see this holiday as just another day off from school. This is why I have made it my mission to create resources to guide students to a greater understanding of the importance of honoring our veterans on Veterans Day and throughout the year.This worksheet provides a great opportuni
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3rd - 8th
World War 2: Major Battles Gr. 5-8
**This is the chapter slice "Major Battles" from the full lesson plan "World War 2"** About the FULL RESOURCE:World War II began when Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. It was the second terrible, expensive, and tragic war that lasted six years and involved over 200. Students will learn about Germany’s role, the major battles including ,and Normandy. Our resource provides ready-to-use information and activities for remedial students in grades five to eight. Written to grade and using s
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5th - 8th
Australia: Human and Environmental Interactions Gr. 5-8
**This is the chapter slice "Human and Environmental Interactions" from the full lesson plan "Australia"** About the FULL RESOURCE:Take your students on a journey through Australia, its countries, regions and cities by roadways and waterways. Understand its location relative to the rest of the world. Learn the interesting physical characteristics, wildlife, vegetation, population, and climates of the regions. Discover which human and environmental interactions are being made in Australia that im
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5th - 8th
World War 2: Germany’s Role in the War Gr. 5-8
**This is the chapter slice "Germany’s Role in the War" from the full lesson plan "World War 2"** About the FULL RESOURCE:World War II began when Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. It was the second terrible, expensive, and tragic war that lasted six years and involved over 200. Students will learn about Germany’s role, the major battles including ,and Normandy. Our resource provides ready-to-use information and activities for remedial students in grades five to eight. Written to grade
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5th - 8th
The Boy Who Drew Birds Picture Book Study Learn About Birds
Let’s Read The Boy Who Drew Birds: A Story of John James Audubon!Read the story behind naturalist John James Audubon while learning more about birds and exploring the world around us! The Boy Who Drew Birds: A Story of John James Audubon is the perfect way to incorporate a biography study with nature-inspired learning. Appreciate nature and the world’s creatures through this text!This book companion includes 25+ activities to use with The Boy Who Drew Birds by Jacqueline Davies. Low prep and rea
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3rd - 5th
DISCOVERING MAPS & GLOBES Gr. 2-6
Introduce the salient concepts to beginners that reinforce skills in working with maps and globes. Designed for students with differentiated learning levels; including children who have had no experience in formal map & globe skills often experience difficulties when faced with geography as a subject at an intermediate level. The material in this package may be of benefit to children in junior and early intermediate grades as well. The activities are designed with participation in mind encou
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2nd - 6th
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World War 2: New Weapons of War Gr. 5-8
**This is the chapter slice "New Weapons of War" from the full lesson plan "World War 2"** About the FULL RESOURCE:World War II began when Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. It was the second terrible, expensive, and tragic war that lasted six years and involved over 200. Students will learn about Germany’s role, the major battles including ,and Normandy. Our resource provides ready-to-use information and activities for remedial students in grades five to eight. Written to grade and us
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5th - 8th
World War 2: Why Do We Remember World War Two? Gr. 5-8
This is the chapter slice "Why Do We Remember World War Two?" from the full lesson plan "World War 2"About the FULL RESOURCE:World War II began when Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. It was the second terrible, expensive, and tragic war that lasted six years and involved over 200. Students will learn about Germany’s role, the major battles including ,and Normandy. Our resource provides ready-to-use information and activities for remedial students in grades five to eight. Written to gr
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5th - 8th
Australia: Place Gr. 5-8
**This is the chapter slice "Place" from the full lesson plan "Australia"** About the FULL RESOURCE:Take your students on a journey through Australia, its countries, regions and cities by roadways and waterways. Understand its location relative to the rest of the world. Learn the interesting physical characteristics, wildlife, vegetation, population, and climates of the regions. Discover which human and environmental interactions are being made in Australia that impact world wide. Students will
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5th - 8th
Mapping Skills with Google Earth: Mapping Cultural Features Gr. 3-5
**This is the chapter slice "Mapping Cultural Features" from the full lesson plan "Mapping Skills with Google Earth"** About the FULL RESOURCE:Students will learn in-depth how to read and create maps with our engaging resource designed for students in grades three to five. Students will expand their knowledge of the elements on a map by exploring the lines of latitude, longitude and time zones. Then, students will learn about geographical and cultural features by exploring topographic and chorop
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3rd - 5th
CANADIAN MOSAIC Gr. 3-7
**THIS IS AN INSTANT DOWNLOAD**
Canadian Mosaic is a collection of activities designed to give students the opportunity to explore Canadian content through a variety of subject areas.
• Music • Mapping • Research
• Crafts • Collecting • Brainstorming
• Literature • Writing • Inventing
Set up a permanent Canada Centre where students can work and readily obtain materials they need to complete the activities. Materials that can be included in the centre are atlases, blank maps of Canada, music
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3rd - 6th
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