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2nd grade Autumn social studies laboratories
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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Owl Pellets Lab Unit
This Barn Owl Pellet dissection Lab packet includes a owl bone sorting chart, an owl pellet reading comprehension passage with questions, owl food chain accordion foldable, and a variety of other activities to guide your instruction on the barn owl. Your students will love this hands-on owl pellet lab. It perfectly accompanies the 3rd grade FOSS Structures of Life Unit, but would work well with any owl pellet lab.Included in this packet are:Owl Pellet Reading Passage and questionsOwl Bones Ide
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2nd - 4th
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NGSS:
3-LS1-1
Science For All Seasons: Fall Edition
Do you want to make your Science lessons come to life? Then this is the packet for you. This unit includes 12 hands-on activities that you could use during the Fall!
This packet is different from most that you buy on TpT. Instead of giving you centers and activities to print, cut out, and laminate, this packet is full of hands-on activities that you can use with your students. I completed all of these in my first grade class and my students LOVED them. Not to mention, the parents were so excit
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Science for all Seasons- The Bundle!
The Wigwam - Native American Homes STEM - STEM Engineering Challenge Pack
Why not bring STEM to your Native American Unit in social studies?Build a Wigwam - Can you create an accurate model of a wigwam using the materials provided?Materials: (per group)-Craft sticks and/or real sticks-Misc. supplies from outdoors-Cardboard base-Brown paper bags-Tape, scissors, and glueMost 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 th
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2nd - 5th
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The Tipi (Teepee) - Native American Homes STEM - STEM Engineering Challenge Pack
Why not bring STEM to your Native American Unit in social studies?Build a Tipi - Can you create an accurate model of a tipi using the materials provided that can be moved from one location to another?Materials: (per group)-5 bamboo skewers or sticks from outside-Brown construction paper or brown paper bags-Yarn -Glue, tape and scissors-Cardboard baseMost elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable about themes, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific the
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2nd - 5th
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The Longhouse - Native American Homes STEM - STEM Engineering Challenge Pack
Why not bring STEM to your Native American Unit in social studies?Build a Longhouse - Can you create an accurate model of a longhouse using the materials provided?Materials: (per group)-Pipe cleaners - brown-Cardboard base-Straws-Toothpicks -Construction paper – brown-Variety of natural materials-Scissors, tape and glueMost 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, spe
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2nd - 5th
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Build the Tallest Pumpkin Tower Halloween STEM Challenge!
Challenge your students to build the TALLEST tower they can out of pumpkin gummy candies and toothpicks! What better to do on a crazy holiday day than science! Keep students engaged, occupied and learning with this simple STEM activity. Recording sheet included for students to analyze their structures. Enjoy!For more STEM activities check out my store!Scienceisfun STEM activitiesCheck out the BUNDLE this product is part of!Halloween, Fall, Thanksgiving Science STEM and Inquiry Bundle-6 activiti
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2nd - 5th
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50 Social Studies Labs - Geography History Cultural Studies Economics Government
PREVIEW AVAILABLE!LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? CHECK OUT OTHER STEM RESOURCES IN MY SHOP!FROM THE CREATOR OF 50 STEM LABS & 50 MORE STEM LABS comes this collection of 50 Social Studies Activities for kids. Recommended for grades K to 6 and up! Each one has a snappy title, a brief set of instructions, recommended materials list, and space for notes. These are very adjustable for your classroom, home, or homeschool needs. Do projects for concepts like: Geography, Cultural Studies, Economics, History, G
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K - 8th
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Autumn Fall Leaf Observation & Experiment Inquiry Scientific Method Book
Leaf Observations and Experiment Inquiry and Scientific Method Book
Observe, measure, trace, rub, feel and experiment with a leaf students bring in!
Predict and Experiment:
Sink or float?
How can you make a leaf sink?
Drop time?
Several different levels of experiments included in this book.
Chromatography experiment to determine what colors are found in leaves included.
This product is also part of a bundle at a GREAT VALUE!!
Fall Autumn Leaf, Pumpkin & Apple Observation, Experiment
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K - 6th
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Bartholomew and the Oobleck Science Experiment and Writing Project
Step by step lesson plan to go along with the book "Bartholomew and the Oobleck" by Dr. Seuss! Have kids predict whether certain items will sink or float! This lesson is so much fun and great for all ages! Covers NGSS, Writing, and more standards for grades 2-6.
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2nd - 5th
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Let's Make Some Butter ~ Science Lab and Writing/Research Activities
This is a classic activity that kids always love to experience! I am always surprised that so few of them have ever done it before! We usually do this lab while we are studying pioneers in social studies, but it can be done anytime of the year! I get mason jars from Amazon (they are pretty cheap). (about $1 each) We display our Butter Research Projects outside the classroom!
This packet contains:
- Butter Making Direction sheet
- Butter Tasting Lab Sheet
- The Science Behind Butter Making
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2nd - 5th
Candy Pumpkin Science Experiment
Are you teaching your students about making a hypothesis during the fall season? Well these recording sheets are perfect for your little scientists! You'll just need some candy pumpkins, milk, water, oil, vinegar... and this TPT product!
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1st - 5th
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Halloween Science FREEBIE: Dissolving Candy Corn
Are you looking for an easy to set-up, engaging Halloween Lab Activity for your Science class? Check out a preview of my Fall & Halloween Science Lab and Activities Bundle by downloading this FREE Dissolving Candy Corn Science Experiment. You may also like these SEASONAL SCIENCE resources:⭐ Halloween Science Lab Activity Bundle⭐ Christmas STEM Challenge Activity⭐ Christmas Science Activities and Lab Bundle⭐ Christmas Science Activity: The Case of the Missing Santa Claus⭐ Winter STEM Activity
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2nd - 6th
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Dissolving Pumpkins Science Experiment Recording Sheet
Halloween STEM!
Recording sheet to use as part of a science experiment where students dissolve mellow creme candy pumpkins. (The ones that are like candy corn!) Super fun and easy. All you need is the liquids mentioned, the recording sheet, plastic cups or glass beakers, and the pumpkins.
Included is a sheet for observations and a sheet for predictions.
The file has black and white, as well as blank forms so that you can add in your own liquids if wanted.
Happy Halloween!
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K - 3rd
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Microscope Activity Pack
Learn the basics about microscopes, who invented the first microscope, types of microscopes and some fun activities exploring items easily found around the house.
* Zacharias Janssen (Read-A-Lesson)
* Biography Worksheet
* Timeline Cards
* Parts of a Microscope
* Types of Microscopes (Cut and glue activity)
* Investigate Aluminum Foil (Explaining what an atom is)
* Investigate Matter (Sugar, Salt, Pepper, Toilet Paper, Velcro, Cake Sprinkles, and more)
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1st - 6th
Project Based Learning Curriculum | 2nd Grade PBL Activities
In this Project Based Learning Science and Social Studies Bundle you will have everything you need to teach PBL this year! Creating these units are time consuming for any teacher and this bundle will save you hours and hours of work, planning and your time. We take the boring and make PBL fun and easy to teach. It includes a Plant Unit, Economics and Financial Literacy Unit, Habitats and Ecosystem Unit, an Iceberg Unit and more. These are all the top selling 2nd grade PBL units that we have.Some
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2nd
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The Pueblo - Native American Homes STEM - STEM Engineering Challenge Pack
Why not bring STEM to your Native American Unit in social studies?Build a Pueblo - Can you design and build an accurate pueblo using the materials provided that has multiple levels and ladders?Materials: (per group)-Cardboard boxes (or cardboard sheets to make into boxes)-Popsicle sticks-Toothpicks-Paint or construction paper-Cardboard base-Glue, tape and scissors Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable about themes, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based
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2nd - 5th
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Pumpkin STEM Experiment Investigation Life Cycle and Labeling
Fun and easy science or STEM activities to keep your students engaged in learning during fall and Halloween. Students will estimate, plan, measure, count, label, conclude and more! Please check the PREVIEW to see all of the included activities!Included in this product:* Pumpkin Investigation Lesson Plan/Teacher Notes and Student Recording Sheets (Color AND Black & White versions are included): Students estimate, measure/count/observe, and record their results. STANDARD VERSION* Pumpkin Inv
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Fall STEM Activities BUNDLE with Candy Corn and Pumpkin Experiments
The Chickee - Native American Homes STEM - STEM Engineering Challenge Pack
Why not bring STEM to your Native American Unit in social studies?Build a Chickee - Can you create an accurate model of a chickee using the materials provided?Materials: (per group)-Craft sticks and/or real sticks-Misc. supplies from outdoors-Cardboard base-Brown paper bags or real leaves/grass-Tape, scissors, and glueMost 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, spec
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2nd - 5th
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The Wickiup - Native American Homes STEM - STEM Engineering Challenge Pack
Why not bring STEM to your Native American Unit in social studies?Build a Wickiup - Can you create an accurate model of a wickiup using found natural materials?Materials: (per group)-Found natural materials (sticks, leaves, grass, small rocks, etc.)-Cardboard base-Liquid glue-Brown yarn-Tape and scissorsMost 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 relati
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2nd - 5th
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Fall/ Autumn Nature Ecology Outdoor Scavenger Hunt & Writing Assignment
Get your students exploring the outdoors! Find a nice patch of woods, or just a few trees around the school and take the students outside!
Have the students find as many things on the list as possible- I often let students go out in pairs. This list of items to find is a great introduction to an ecology,, environmental, or autumn unit!
Also included is a worksheet to do a writing prompt (with picture) after the scavenger hunt.
Have fun!
This product is also part of a bundle at a GREAT VALUE!!
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1st - 5th
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Ancient Egyptian Mummy Project
Learn about mummies AND learn to make one yourself. Yes, we are going to mummify a CHICKEN! All information, instructions, and forms for documenting the project are included. This is a project that would be fun for EVERY age!
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K - 12th
Which Would You Buy? An Economic Lesson
Teaching economics isn't always easy for elementary students. This lesson might make it easier for them to understand WHY we buy the things we buy. We all have opinions that influence our choices. Using a name brand chocolate chip cookie and a store brand, students learn to compare the reasons why they buy the ones they do. In this lesson they also test their willpower by analyzing the cookie for a while before they even get to taste it. There is a chart for them to mark the differences in a coo
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2nd - 5th
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Pumpkin STEM Challenges & Activities BUNDLE
Pumpkin STEM Challenges & Activities BUNDLE - Your Solution to Educational Excitement!Are you searching for an engaging and educational way to captivate your students' curiosity and understanding of the natural world? Look no further! Our Pumpkin STEM Challenges & Activities BUNDLE is the key to unlocking the secrets of pumpkins, offering an exciting, hands-on solution to the question: "What is the problem that this product solves?" - Problem: How can you make learning about the life cyc
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1st - 9th
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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.
Teaching with social studies resources
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.
Discover printable and digital social studies resources
If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital social studies resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you’re teaching students about America’s democratic process, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., how to read maps, or World War II, we’ve got you covered.
Social studies resources on TPT offer informative lessons, engaging texts, intriguing facts, interactive puzzles, and enjoyable trivia games. These grade-specific resources ensure that all students can access age-appropriate materials that stimulate their minds and enhance their creative thinking abilities.
For instance, first graders can explore worksheets on senses and emotions, followed by a coloring page featuring Harriet Tubman. Older students can test their knowledge with quizzes on statistics and capital cities, then delve into the history of the Underground Railroad through an informational sheet or enjoy a word search focused on civil rights leaders. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, our social studies pages provide endless opportunities for students to explore the world in captivating ways.
Frequently asked questions about teaching social studies
What types of social studies lessons are available on TPT?
There are many different types of history resources sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular social studies lessons include U.S. history, world history, ancient history, geography, civics, and government.
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