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Native American Homes STEM ~ STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ Set of 9!
Why not bring STEM to your Native American Unit in social studies?
Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable about themes, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific themes, like Native Americans, specifically relating to their homes!
This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them
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2nd - 5th
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Christmas Around the World Passages - Winter Holidays Around the World Research
Want to teach about Christmas and Holidays Around the World, but you're short on time? These reading comprehension passages are a quick way to teach your students about different ways winter holidays are celebrated while practicing their reading skills.These Holiday Around the World reading passages introduce students to how holidays are celebrated in different countries. Ten different countries that celebrate Christmas plus Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Diwali are included. There is one passage page,
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1st - 3rd
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Community Helpers Unit
This Community Helpers Unit has everything you need to teach your little learners about the people who play important roles in our communities. This Unit has a variety of activities that go into a fun and engaging deep dive into these vital professions, and the best part is that they are all CCSS aligned! What is included?10 mini lessonsWrite the room (editable)Dramatic play centersAnchor chartsCraftsEmergent readersA lapbookSTEM activitiesSight word activitiesClassroom community activitiesCheck
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PreK - 2nd
Abraham Lincoln Biography Graphic Organizers, Presidents Day Activities & Craft
This Abraham Lincoln biography set includes graphic organizers and a reading and writing flip book craft. This biography set has activities to use for Presidents' Day and covers important facts about Abraham Lincoln's life for students to learn. Within the pack, they will read about Abraham Lincoln, research him, write about him, create a flip book about him, and sort important parts of this famous president's life into graphic organizers. Included in this Abraham Lincoln biography pack: Reading
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1st - 3rd
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American Symbols Worksheets and Reading Passages Activities
This American Symbols worksheet and reading passage set is a perfect supplement to use for your first, second, and third graders. It covers a variety of topics about symbols and a study of 12 different individual American Symbols or Landmarks. There are reading comprehension passages, graphic organizers, writing pages, and cut and glue activities.There is also a digital conversion of this resource available in Google Slides. They have been digitally converted so that you can use the paper versio
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2nd - 3rd
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Landforms and Bodies of Water
Teaching about landforms and bodies of water? Help students to recognize and think critically about landforms, bodies of water, and their characteristics with these activities! Hills, mountains, valleys, canyons, cliffs, plateaus, islands, caves, volcanos, sand dunes, peninsulas, beaches, ponds, lakes, bays, streams, rivers, oceans, waterfalls, and glaciers are included. Ideal for first grade, second grade, and third grade classrooms and homeschool students. Integrates writing across the curric
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1st - 3rd
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2-ESS2-3
, 2-ESS2-2
Rosa Parks Biography Graphic Organizer - Black History Month Activities
Rosa Parks was an influential woman who fought for equality and forever changed history. This biography pack full of activities is perfect to use during Black History Month or Women's History Month and covers facts about her life for students to learn. Within the pack, they will read about Rosa Parks, research her, write about her, create a flip book about her, and sort important parts of this famous African American woman's life into graphic organizers.There is now a digital component included
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1st - 3rd
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LANDFORMS PowerPoint
Bring Earth's Landforms inside your classroom with this interactive Landforms PowerPoint using all real pictures! It also includes several opportunities for students to answer questions as they learn all about landforms.Students' knowledge can also be assess using the quick quiz at the end.What other teachers have said about this product:"Wonderful, real-life pictures! Students really got an understanding of each land form!""Great resource! My kids and I loved the pictures! Very helpful!""This
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K - 5th
Also included in: Science PowerPoints BUNDLE (Includes *BONUS* PowerPoint!)
Landforms Social Studies Science Reading Comprehension Passages K-2
Are you looking for an easy and fun way to integrate social studies into your reading curriculum?This pack of reading comprehension passages is a perfect choice! These reading comprehension passages cover 20 landforms. Each passage includes 2-3 questions to go along with the reading!Your students will read a nonfiction passage about a landform. Then, they will answer 2-3 questions based on the passage.The text is intended for K-2nd graders and can be read together as a class, in small groups, or
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle K-2
Modified Government Unit for Special Education - Comprehension & Vocabulary
This is a 3rd Grade modified Government Unit that is supported with picture symbol text and visuals. This is also a great unit for reinforcing literacy skills, comprehension, vocabulary.
This unit includes:
1) Mini 7 page Book of Short Passages on topics (*Constitution * Bill of Rights *Branches of Government *Legislative Branch *Executive Branch *Judicial Branch) with picture keywords for each passage.
2) 18 Picture Vocabulary with picture symbol text support definitions. This can be used a
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PreK - 12th
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Grocery Store Life Skills Unit for Special Ed - Integrated Reading Comprehension
Make teaching about the grocery store fun with these engaging, hands-on, and visually supported activities! This set includes resources to help you integrate reading, writing, and vocabulary into your life skills lessons. Materials are already leveled and include visual supports to help you easily differentiate and meet the needs of your students without extra work.***HUGE savings by buying the Life Skills Unit BUNDLE***WHO IS IT FOR?Students who need hands-on practiceClassrooms with students on
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: Life Skills Unit BUNDLE (Special Education & Autism Resource)
3/D Tipi, Circle and Welcome Pole Craft, EASY Native American Art Fall Activity
This bundle includes 3 Native American themed craft projects made for students using circles (Mandela) cones (3/D tipi), and cylinders (welcome poles) These crafts are a great way to integrate the arts with your Native American curriculum. This is three of my students favorites put together in a money saving bundle! See descriptions for each project, and check out the teacher reviews of individual items! Crafts include a 3/D tipi, mandella, and 3/D welcome pole. Great for Bulletin boards, door
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1st - 7th
American Symbols Differentiated Readers
American Symbols readers. Two versions for differentiation with three versions of a comprehension check - one asking for complete sentence answers and the other for them to circle their answers. A fun certificate of completion is also included. Please preview to see what's included. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆You can see the style and level for these books by grabbing the freebie Presidents' Day Reader CLICK HERE or grab the freebie Arbor Day Reader CLICK HEREBUNDLE of all readers at a discountCom
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Guided Reading Printable Readers with Comprehension Bundle
Colonial America Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passages K-2
Are you looking for an easy and fun way to integrate social studies into your reading curriculum? This pack of reading comprehension passages is a perfect choice! These reading comprehension passages cover Colonial America. Each passage includes 2-3 questions to go along with the reading! Your students will read a nonfiction passage about Colonial America. Then, they will answer 2-3 questions based on the passage. The text is intended for K-2nd graders and can be read together as a class, in sma
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle K-2
Presidents Day Activities Mini-Books & Comprehension Graphic Organizers Bundle
This is a Presidents Day printable pack that will work wonderfully for integrating social studies into reading and writing! This 9 Mini-Book Unit comes with aligned activities for learning about the Presidents of the United States. Includes Mini-Books on: Abraham LincolnBarack ObamaFranklin Delano RooseveltGeorge H.W. BushGeorge WashingtonJohn F. KennedyThomas JeffersonDonald TrumpJoe BidenGives teachers easy access to individual books for students.Easy-to-Prep PrintablesWide Variety of Graphic
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1st - 3rd
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Reader's Theater Play Scripts: Folktales Around the World
Incorporate cultural diversity into any language arts class with these folktale Reader's Theater scripts from around the world. These classic tales from Scotland, China, Mexico, Africa, and India would be a great addition to any history classroom as well, as they exhibit the cultures and traditions of various countries.This package includes five folktale-themed Reader's Theater scripts:- The Black Bull of Norroway from Scotland- The Magic Paintbrush from China- The Story of the Sun and the Moon
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2nd - 5th
Chinese New Year 2024 Lunar New Year
UPDATED: Chinese New Year 2024 Lunar New Year (updated each year) differentiated printable readers with comprehension check and certificates of completion. Check out the New Year Crowns and Printables HERE. This is a BONUS book, added to the 2nd GROWING BUNDLE (now complete) of printable readers for guided reading. Link for the bundle is below. There are TWO bundles:BUNDLE 1 of Printable Readers************************************************************If you want to see the 2nd bundle which
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1st - 2nd
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Then and Now Social Studies History of Christmas Traditions
Your students will love learning about the history of Christmas in the past and compare it to how we celebrate Christmas today in this fun and engaging activity pack. Fact sheets and comprehension questions will guide students through the history of Christmas traditions such as card and present giving. Create a fun diorama and complete the flipbook for an exciting social studies lesson.SAVE 30% by buying ALL of my other Then & Now Resources in 1 Bundle!>>>>You can find a Google S
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Then and Now Social Studies Bundle
Remembrance Day Activity with Writing Prompts and Art
This Remembrance Day in Canada activity includes 5 different writing prompts to create a beautiful art project: a class quilt display. Use this fun art and writing project to make a group bulletin board display to honour our Canadian veterans. The writing activities can also be used for discussions on conflict resolution as well as teaching about peace.There are two different quilt size patterns to choose from, (4 squares per page or 2 squares per page. Choose the size that you best suits your
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: Remembrance Day Canada BUNDLE | Informational Texts, Writing and Art
Veterans Day Activities
Looking for meaningful Veterans Day and Memorial Day activities to use in your classroom? In this pack, you'll find many activities to help you teach your students about both holidays! Included in this 48 page pack:1) Academic vocabulary cards2) Inquiry chart ideas and student examples for classroom use3) Fact Flip Books4) Veterans Day Flip Book5) Veterans Day ABC order6) Graphic organizers for various writing and brainstorming activities7) Thematic writing paper for Veterans Day and Memorial D
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: 2nd Grade Social Studies Bundle
Community Helpers Worksheets Writing Activities BUNDLE: 23 Community Helpers
Discover 23 community helpers in an engaging and scaffolded way with this leveled writing pack! Use as a writing center to help build confidence in both reading and writing skills!Don't just take my word for it - check out the preview and download a sample to see for yourself! With this writing pack, you'll be able to make learning about community helpers fun and memorable for your students!✅ What You'll Get ✅Students will write or trace a few OR many words, depending on ability. Illustrations a
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K - 2nd
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Long Ago and Today Activities and Worksheets
Teach your students about past and present and comparing how things have changed over time. These engaging long ago/today activities and worksheets can be used for literacy and social studies centers. There are options for small group, partner, and independent learning.What is included in this resource?Picture Sort66 colored picture cardslong ago/today and past/present header cardsPicture Sequencing Puzzles18 three-piece picture puzzlesComparing and PredictingPast, Present, Future Changes Over T
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Long Ago and Today Bundle
HELEN KELLER: Famous American Mini Unit
24 pages of activites that will definitely make learning about Helen Keller more interactive than just reading a book to the class!- There are several pages of Senses experiments with tasting and smelling.- Graphing - Braille Cell activity with writing your name- Using your senses to learn- 8 page biography booklet to cut and staple about Helen Keller- Question sheet that goes along with the booklet- Study Cards- On the Move partner activity- Group Activity: Interpreting Helen Keller Quotatio
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2nd - 5th
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Financial Literacy| Personal Finance Bundle
⭐️This resource has all my financial literacy resources bundled in one for your unit⭐️ ✅$$ Save with this bundle of resources! Designed for TEK and Common Core aligned standards. Assessments, Activities, Key terms, and more! Real world examples for student to connect learning. This fun engaging resource is perfect with NO PREP! Answer keys included!➡️Personal Fiance Assessment ➡️Needs vs Wants➡️Spending vs Saving ➡️Financial Literacy You may also be interested:❤️Financial Literacy Activities ❤️2
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1st - 3rd
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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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