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Social studies thematic unit plans
Landforms & Map Skills Unit BUNDLE
Make learning about geography come to life with this landforms and map skills bundle unit for young learners! Your students will have the opportunity to explore the landforms that shape our Earth, as well as beginning map skills. This bundle contains a variety of printables, projects, crafts, and much more. Also available in...Landforms and Map Skills DIGITAL BundleLandforms and Map Skills PRINT & DIGITAL Mega BundleLANDFORMS pack includes:Recommended book list Landforms posters (landform, b
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Titanic Activities Bundle | Passenger Research | Comprehension | Titanic Math
HUGE Titanic bundle of Titanic reading comprehension resources, activities, PowerPoint, and SO much more! Your students will love the Titanic even more after diving into their study of the ship using these resources! Cover the basics and the more unique aspects of the Titanic with these literacy, math, and social studies connections.These Titanic activities cover everything from the construction of the Titanic to the discovery of the ship on the bottom of the Atlantic. Unique aspects, such as
Grades:
4th - 8th
Road to Revolution: The Colonies Unite- An Active, Engaging Unit
American Revolution history comes to life in this unit! * Update: This resource now includes both the pdf printable version of the unit AND the interactive Google version! When you download this resource, you'll be able to copy the teacher guide with links to all of the lesson notebooks on Google Drive.Are you looking for an engaging unit to use while teaching your students about the events leading to the American Revolution? You've found it! This unit contains a Road to Revolution wall display,
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5th - 6th
Also included in: American Revolution Bundle
Christmas Around The World - Holidays Around The World
Pack your bags for Christmas Around The World! Students will travel to 8 countries and learn all about holiday traditions from around the world. Engage your students with this exciting Christmas Around The World unit, complete with detailed lesson plans, reading passages, text based questions, passport, stamps, suitcase, souvenir crafts, and more! This Top 10 Best Seller is a complete Social Studies & ELA Unit that will teach students about celebrations in America, Canada, Spain, Germany, It
Grades:
K - 3rd
Also included in: Christmas And Holidays Around The World BUNDLE
Landforms Close Reading
***For a Goggle Classroom version of this product, click here!Close Reading: Landforms- This 66 page product contains 12 landform-themed nonfiction close reading passages with evidence-based questioning sheets to go with each. Each landform has a cover page with a definition, close reading article in color + black/white, and comprehension sheet. Great to use as a whole group lesson or in small group reading. The articles are about the following topics:-plateau-plains-mountain-coast-canyon-valley
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1st - 4th
American Symbols- Interactive Informational Book, Posters, and More!
This interactive book will add lots of hands-on fun to your class when learning about American Symbols.There are 8 American symbols included: Statue of Liberty, American Flag, Bald Eagle, Liberty Bell, White House, and Mount Rushmore, Washington Monument, and Lincoln Memorial.Here is what is all included:• An Interactive Informational American Symbols Book (2 writing page options included)• American Symbol Posters (2 different sets to choose from)• Anchor Chart Labels and Pictures for each symbo
Grades:
K - 2nd
Cold War Unit Plan Bundle: Projects, Activities, Maps, and Lessons
This Cold War Unit Plan Bundle has everything you need to teach an engaging unit on the Cold War for World AND American History! There are over 70 resources, between the 2 curricula with lesson plans for every day tailored to both subjects! I have been using all of these in my World and US classes to fantastic success. Each high-quality activity engages students with lessons on the Cold War, Berlin Airlift, Korean War, Vietnam War, Fall of the Berlin Wall, and more!Each of these individual reso
Grades:
6th - 11th
Also included in: American History Mega Bundle Part 4: World War II to Modern America
Veterans Day Math and Literacy Activities, Veteran's Day Craft and Writing
Are you looking for Veterans Day literacy, math and craft activities for your kindergarten or first grade students? This Veterans Day unit is full of engaging activities for the beginning of November.Here's what's included in this Veterans Day Unit:Nonfiction text about Veterans Day with REAL pictures includes all five branches of the military.Emergent Reader in black and whiteOriginal song and poetry notebook templateMini posters that tell about the five branches of the militaryCraft with temp
Grades:
PreK - 1st
Seven Continents & Five Oceans Unit: Slide Shows, Reading, Activities, & More!
Need an easy to use comprehensive resource for the major landmasses and oceans of the world? This social studies unit is packed full of facts, features, differentiated reading passages and comprehension questions, a research 3D globe craft, a collaborative poster for your hallway display, and much more to help you bring the seven continents and five oceans to life! Find everything you need all in one place!Click the Preview to View MoreThis unit includes:Continents Facts & Features Slide Sho
Grades:
1st - 5th
World War 1 Unit and Lesson Plan Bundle: Projects, Activities, Maps, & More
This fantastic World War I Unit Bundle includes an incredible set of over 25 teaching resources for a complete, interactive unit! Every day is planned out with lesson plans that have been tested over a number of years to fantastic success when teaching about WWI. Each of these individual activities is included:WW1 Google Drive NotebookWWI PowerPoint & Guided Notes, & Flipped Classroom VideoWWI in 3D PowerPointWW1 Battles Station Lesson or QR Code ProjectA set of Interactive Notebook Page
Grades:
6th - 11th
Also included in: American History Mega Unit Bundle Part 3: Gilded Age to Great Depression
First Thanksgiving Unit for Kindergarten and First Grade
Sail on the Mayflower and experience life as a Pilgrim and Wampanoag during this first Thanksgiving unit for kindergarten and first grade! The week-long comprehensive unit includes detailed daily lesson plans with literature suggestions. It incorporates reading, writing, math, history, handwriting, and art. It also has Google Slides to use for discussion and links to videos that complement the unit study.Click on the PREVIEW to read each lesson plan, see the Week-at-a-Glance planning sheet, as
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K - 1st
Holidays Around the World (Part 1 and Part 2) BUNDLE
A #1 BEST SELLER ON TEACHERSPAYTEACHERS.COM**UPDATED November 2016**Want to see more? Click here for a video preview!Travel near and far to see a glimpse of Holidays Around the World. This is a great way to integrate the Christmas/Holiday theme into your curriculum! There are 13 countries to learn about and a craftivity and/or game for each country. This unit ties in literacy, social studies, art, writing, reading and even a little math. There's enough in this pack to use the whole month of Dec
Grades:
K - 3rd
13 Colonies Activities & Unit: Passages Worksheets Maps Colonial Times Project
Take a step back to Colonial America with these fun 13 Colonies activities. Students will enjoy learning about life in 13 Colonies with this COMPLETE unit that includes three different levels of reading passages, organizers, map activities, unit test, a flipbook, vocabulary posters, and so much more! The passages focus on each region related to people, natural resources, climate, daily life, crops, houses, schooling, and economy. There are reading passages and activities for three different reg
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Civil Rights Movement Unit Plan Bundle: Activities, Projects, Worksheets, & More
This amazing Civil Rights Movement unit bundle includes over 40 resources to teach an engaging unit on the people, events, and history students need to know based on state and Common Core Standards!In addition to all the great resources below, you all receive lesson plans for every day of the unit! These include video and Google Drive links, ideas for differentiation, and more! All of the following individual resources are included. Check out each one for images, details, and reviews:A Civil Rig
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Grades:
5th - 11th
Also included in: American History Mega Bundle Part 4: World War II to Modern America
Civics and Government | Social Studies Unit Bundle
A complete social studies unit to teach your students about civics and government in the United States! This Civics and Government Unit contains 140+ pages of engaging activities, supplemental worksheets, formal and informal assessments, a study guide, unit test, and much more!This unit may be used as a replacement or supplement to a traditional textbook series. Informational worksheets and engaging activities allow your students to discover meaning within each lesson without the need for a trad
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Bugs & Insects Theme Dramatic Play Activities Printables Preschool Pretend Play
Transform your dramatic play center into an entomology lab or a bug & insects research lab. Create a play-based insect study with these easy to prep dramatic play printables and ideas. Create a fun way for your kids in preschool and kindergarten to explore science, math, and literacy, through pretend play.**I USED AN EASY TO READ FONT ON ALL OF THE PRINTABLES!**USE WITH THE FOLLOWING THEMES:bugs and insects themecamping themespring themegarden themeTHE FOLLOWING DRAMATIC PLAY PRINTABLES AR
Grades:
PreK - K
Community Helpers Thematic Unit: Activities and Printables
Let's meet the helpers in our community! This unit is filled with supplemental activities to engage your students as you explore the world of community helpers! In this unit, you will find: hands on activities, arts and crafts, song and game ideas, math and language arts printables, and so much more! Contains:1. Recommended Book List2. Word Wall {12 helpers: dentist, doctor, farmer, firefighter, police officer, mail carrier, teacher, construction worker, baker, judge, scientist, trash collector
Grades:
PreK - K
Also included in: Thematic Units for PreK & Kindergarten MEGA BUNDLE
Westward Expansion Fun Activities Reading Passages Flip Book Maps Lewis & Clark
Visit the Wild West with these Westward Expansion with comprehension reading passages and activities about Lewis & Clark, Louisiana Purchase, Gold Rush, Erie Canal, Pony Express, and the Oregon Trail. With information about:Westward ExpansionLouisiana PurchaseErie CanalThe AlamoPony ExpressOregon TrailGold RushLewis and Clark ExpeditionImportant Inventions: Telegraph, Steam Locomotive, and SteamboatThis unit on the Westward includes reading passages, comprehension questions, character studie
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Natural Resources
Complete natural resource unit! Anchor charts with pictures and definitions, thinking maps, folables, interactive notebook pieces, and a mini reader! Included in this set:-Anchor charts and posters-Circle maps-Tree map picture sort-Interactive notebook piece-Man-made or nature made foldable-A mini book for students to create from what they have learned!Updated and added summer of 2022- - 20 slide instructional PowerPoint AND an emergent reader!This unit will make a great addition to your Science
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Grades:
K - 3rd
American Revolutionary War Reading Passages Activities Worksheets Complete Unit
Making teaching about the American Revolutionary War fun with these engaging and hands-on American Revolutionary War activities! This resource highlights the causes, main events, important people, and results of the Revolutionary War all in one!**Newly Updated with Three Different Levels of Reading Passages**Students will learn about the American Revolutionary War. This unit includes lots of hands-on activities for students related to the causes, events, battles, influential people, and major re
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Me On the Map Activities and Map Skills Flip book for First Grade Social Studies
This circle book corresponds perfectly to the classic book, Me on the Map! The Me on the Map flip book shows maps from the book from smallest to biggest to make a powerful visual of our place in the world for kids!Just staple the Me on the Map flip book at the top when it's assembled. THIS ME ON THE MAP FLIPBOOK COMES IN 2 VERSIONSVersion with patterned sentences (Here is my planet. It is ____.) and labels already on the pages; Version with no sentences and labels to cut and paste in the appro
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
American Revolution Bundle
American Revolution BundleMake the American Revolution come to life with the activities in this bundle! Contents of this bundle: Road to Revolution: The Colonies Unite- An Active, Engaging UnitRoad to Revolution: The Colonies Unite-Student Tracking Page Road to Revolution: The Colonies Unite-Wall Display Instructions The French and Indian War * Lesson sheet and Plus Sign Foldable activity * Primary Source Detectives Sheet using Join, or Die-Woodcut by Benjamin Franklin, 1754 The Proclamation of
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Grades:
5th - 6th
My Community Unit (with Google Slides)
I had so much fun doing community unit with my students! Update: Now with Google SlidesThis unit includes:anchor chart pieces and student sheet (Communities have: people, places, activities)Fun in my community graphic organizerMy Community then and nowTypes of communities flip bookTypes of communities writing prompt (opinion writing)Sentence writing Community helpers graphic organizer: service they provideRead, Think, Match3 Reading passagesCommunity Scavenger hunt Fun in my community class book
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Shark Tank Elementary Economics Project for Inventors and Entrepreneurs
Loosely based on the show, Shark Tank.... this is a great unit to use for late elementary and middle school students to learn economic terms while working through the planning process of designing a good or service as an entrepreneur. Includes planners for all steps of the process and links to Shark Tank snippets on YouTube as examples too! Thank you and enjoy! ⭐ CHECK OUT THE FULL PREVIEW ABOVE! ⭐ * Each section of the project below includes teacher directions * Links to Shark T
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Grades:
2nd - 7th
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- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
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