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Social studies thematic unit plan pdfs
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
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PreK - 1st
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
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
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
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
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
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PreK - K
Also included in: Thematic Units for PreK & Kindergarten MEGA 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
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
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
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3rd - 5th
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
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2nd - 4th
Space Station Dramatic Play Printables Preschool Science Pretend Play for Pre-K
Transform your dramatic play area into a space station. Perfect for your space theme. Your little astronauts can learn science, math, and literacy through play-based dramatic play. Ideas for DIY pretend play set up are included. Many ideas for using the printables are included.**I USED AN EASY TO READ FONT ON ALL OF THE PRINTABLES!**USE WITH THE FOLLOWING THEMES:spaceastronautsTHE FOLLOWING PRINTABLES ARE INCLUDED:Printable bunting (full color and b & w options)Printable logos for uniforms,
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PreK - K
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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2nd - 7th
Meteorologist Dramatic Play Printables Weather Theme Pretend Play Spring Science
Transform your dramatic play center into a weather station. Perfect for your weather theme unit or lesson plans, you can teach your kids about the weather and the climate in a play-based, DAP way. Your little scientists can learn science, math, and literacy through pretend play. Use this set in your dramatic play area or in your science learning center.**I USED AN EASY TO READ FONT ON ALL OF THE PRINTABLES!**USE WITH THE FOLLOWING THEMES:weatherseasonsspring, summer, fall, winterTHE FOLLOWING PR
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PreK - K
Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Books & Writing Activities for Kindergarten
Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Books and Writing Activities for KindergartenLearn with easy readers or nonfiction readers with activities for the year!Easy to read print & go or digital books for little learners (preschool, kindergarten, and first grade) for a HUGE variety of topics to support learning all year long!This is an ENDLESS bundle and will include all Easy Readers we make. Each book includes a cover and 6 informational pages. Sentences are simple but not decodable for kinderga
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PreK - 1st
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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PreK - 2nd
Dinosaur Coloring Pages
This pack is a great addition to your dinosaur unit! These fun coloring pages are great to put at a station. I had my students water color them and they came out amazing! This coloring pack includes:** = TWO versions- ** Dinosaurs (all in one)- ** Stegosaurus- ** Pterodactyl & Triceratops- ** Parasaurolophus & Brachiosaurus- ** Tyrannosaurus Rex- Dinosaur Fossils- Stegosaurus Bones- Pterodactyl Bones- Triceratops Bones- Brachiosaurus Bones- Pterodactyl Bones- T-Rex Bones
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Also included in: Dinosaur BUNDLE
Sociology Course Curriculum - Introduction to Sociology & Social Issues Units
Teach Sociology with confidence and impact with this full-course curriculum that will transform your students into thoughtful self-reflectors and change-makers.Whether you're brand new to teaching it (never taking a single Soc class in college) or you're simply looking for a more meaningful and streamlined course than the hodge-podge of lessons you currently have, this course will save you time and sanity.Best of all, every student activity comes in both print PDF and paperless Google files, mak
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Long Ago & Now Grandparent Day Interview Activity, Family Tree, Student Timeline
Introduce your students to their family history with this fantastic Long Ago & Now Grandparent Interview Activity, Family Tree, and Student Timeline. This lesson series uses compare and contrast strategies to help students understand how their lives are similar to or different from their grandparents' lives. It makes for a great Grandparents' Day activity! Plus, the strong home-to-school connection will help keep everyone involved and excited about learning. This mini-unit is in my Long Ago
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Transportation Unit: How We Travel!
Vroom, Vroom! Are you looking for a unit that makes teaching all about transportation fun and exciting? Look no further, because this thematic unit is filled with supplemental activities to engage your students as you explore the various modes of transportation. In this product, you will find: hands on activities, crafts, song and poem, games, math and literacy centers & printables, a snack idea and so much more!This packet includes:1. Recommended Book List2. Word Wall (3 Pages)3. Transport
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Grades:
PreK - K
Also included in: Thematic Units for PreK & Kindergarten MEGA BUNDLE
Veterans Day Activities and Craft
Are you looking for meaningful and engaging Veterans Day activities for your first and second grade students? This packet includes an easy Veterans Day craft, writing prompts, a homework project, and more!NO PREP printables are included. Word search, branches of military cut and paste, thank you letters, information posters, and many more. Easily integrate these into your writing stations or social studies unit of study. The craft is fun and easy to make. Pair it with one of the thank you lette
Grades:
1st - 2nd
Also included in: Patriotic Holidays Activities Bundle
Then & Now Compare & Contrast Writing Activities Long Ago & Today Venn Diagram
Through this Long Ago and Today Social Studies unit, students learn how their lives relate to people and events long ago. Students compare and contrast life long ago to life today. Text pages include information about school long ago. The engaging activities also foster a strong home and school connection.The Then and Now unit includesVocabulary cards in two formats (BUNDLE ONLY)An in-depth reading passage with fact sorting, comprehension questions, and QR codesMini-book that supports the artic
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Day of the Dead Activities & Craft Reading Passages Flip Book Día de los Muertos
These fun activities were created to teach students about Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday celebrated in November each year. This is the perfect resource for teachers looking to engage their students in a fun and educational way. The Day of the Dead is a time to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have passed away, while embracing the joy and beauty of life.What's Inside:Reading PassagesSymbols of the Day of the DeadComprehension QuestionsInformation about
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2nd - 4th
Thanksgiving - Thanksgiving Unit for 1st & 2nd Grade - Thanksgiving Activities
Your students will love learning all about Thanksgiving with this unit stuffed full of fun Thanksgiving activities! This unit includes 8 days worth of Thanksgiving activities addressing a variety of reading and writing standards. Each lesson includes two differentiated versions of the text passage and text based questions to allow for easy differentiation and access to all students. This All About Thanksgiving unit includes 16 close reading passages (2 differentiated passages for each topic belo
Grades:
1st - 2nd
Native Americans, Native American Tribes Unit for Social Studies
This Native Americans unit is filled with vocabulary, history, social studies, reading, and writing activities. This unit will teach your students about different Native American tribes, regions, tools, early homes, and traditions.Start the unit with two sheets on prior knowledge, which will activate their schema and what they're wanting to learn during this Native American unit. Then, you can choose to introduce the vocabulary cards at the beginning of the unit or throughout the unit when you g
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Grades:
2nd - 3rd
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- 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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