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Social Studies- Changes in Transportation and Communication

By Melissa Shutler

New: The entire pack is on Google Docs. PDF also included.Digital activity for Google Slides on Transportation Then and NowCompletely updated in September 2024! This pack includes two levels of booklets for each topic.One booklet on the history

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Writing-Expository, Social Studies - History, Informational Text

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Research, Printables

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Biography Research

By Melissa Shutler

NEW: I added a digital version for Google Slides.This research packet gives students a guide to help them find out information about a famous person. This is great for Black History Month, President's Day, Women's History Month etc.Pages 2-5

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Writing-Expository, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

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Research, Worksheets

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Research All Year Bundle

By Melissa Shutler

This amazing bundle offers seven of my most popular research projects. By purchasing this bundle, you save over $7.00!Animal researchBiography researchIndependent Research ProjectsPlanet ResearchCountry ResearchWinter Holiday ResearchValentine

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Writing-Expository, Tools for Common Core, Informational Text

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Informational Writing- How to Pack for a trip to a Biome

By Melissa Shutler

My writing packs give students practice reading a nonfiction text and creating a writing project from the information they learn. This fun how-to pack asks students to read about a biome and give advice to people about what to pack and how to care

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Writing-Expository, Writing, Reading Strategies

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Dog Research Printable and Digital

By Melissa Shutler

NEW: Digital activity for researching dogs on Google Slides included in this pack!This pack gives you a complete research project that your students will LOVE! Not only is it filled with student-friendly nonfiction articles about dogs, but it

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Writing-Expository, Tools for Common Core, Informational Text

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Valentine's Day Explanatory Writing

By Melissa Shutler

This writing project is so much fun! This assignment brings humor into writing an explanatory paragraph. There are three different activities in this pack.Activity 1: Primary students will research an animal that is generally considered

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Writing-Expository, Valentine's Day, Informational Text

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Bulletin Board Ideas, Lesson

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Writing a Persuasive Letter and Hallway Display

By Melissa Shutler

This fun persuasive activity combines animal research with a persuasive writing lesson. Students research an animal from the wild and determine what would make this animal a good pet. Then they must write a letter to their parents to persuade

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Writing-Expository, Writing, Informational Text

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

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Research, Projects, Bulletin Board Ideas

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Biography Project- 37 Reading Selections Included

By Melissa Shutler

My students always want to study someone from popular culture for their biography projects. But I want them to learn about someone from history or someone who has done something remarkable. This is why I created this unique and complete project!

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Writing-Expository, Reading, Informational Text

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Animal Research Writing

By Melissa Shutler

NEWLY REVISED!You have two options for this project:Option 1- Animal Research•Give students page 3 and have them decide on two animals to research. Then assign each student an animal from their choices. •Give them a copy of page 4 and time to

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Writing-Expository, Writing, Informational Text

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Research, Projects, Graphic Organizers

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W.3.2, W.3.7, W.4.2, W.4.7, W.5.2, W.5.2e, W.5.7, W.3.2d, W.4.2a, W.4.2e

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Dog Inquiry Project

By Melissa Shutler

This inquiry project is a fun way for students to hone their research skills or just have fun while they learn. Included are 17 engaging dog information pages (Australian Shepherd, Bernese Mountain Dog, Bulldog, Bull Terrier, Cavalier King Charles

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English Language Arts, Writing-Expository

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Research, Activities, Printables

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Animals in Winter Research Pack

By Melissa Shutler

New and improved for winter 2013!! More activities and a nicer look. :) This research pack includes three short nonfiction selections on hibernation, migration, and other adaptations. Each selection gives students tasks to extend their learning.

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Writing-Expository, Winter, Informational Text

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Research, Centers

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I taught grades 3, 4, and 5 for 21 years, and I have written curriculum materials for my entire career. I have a passion for Social Studies and love to make it interesting for kids

MY TEACHING STYLE

Making learning fun and engaging is my passion. I have a short attention span, so if I'm getting bored I know my students are! My goal is to make each year a memorable year for my students.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Teacher's Dream Grant Award Winner Teacher of the Year Award, School Level

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Capital University, Columbus, Ohio

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I quit my successful two-decade teaching career to spend time with my four children before they left the nest. Now that the last one is leaving, what do I do? This time of life is a challenge. Writing and creating are important outlets for me.

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1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Science, Astronomy, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Other (Science), Social Studies, Civics, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Computer Science, Drama, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Business, Economics , Character Education, Word Problems, Study Skills, General Science, Physical Science, Problem Solving, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Decimals, Spring, Place Value, Products For TpT Sellers, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Test Preparation, End of Year