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1st grade social studies worksheets for Easel
Community Helpers Workers Activities 1st Grade Kindergarten Social Studies
This set of activities will help students understand workers in their community and the jobs they do. Includes workers, jobs and occupations, vehicles, and city services.Includes:Helpers and Jobs Sorting CardsMatch the picture of the worker with the correct name and job description. These work well as a whole group pocket-chart activity. Includes 26 cards.Workers, Vehicles, and City Buildings CardsThese make a fun matching activity for young learners or vocabulary development for your ESL/ELL st
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PreK - 1st
Also included in: Kindergarten Math & Reading YEAR LONG BUNDLE 1300+ Pages
The Local Community Workbook (Grade 1 Social Studies)
This workbook covers the Grade 1 The Local Community unit in the NEW 2023 Ontario Social Studies curriculum (People and Environments).The workbook covers various topics related to the local community, including traditional territory, natural and built features, community history, community services, emergency services, waste management, green spaces, natural resources, shopping, cultural centres, Indigenous Friendship Centres, libraries, postal service, recreation, and more.There is a variety of
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1st
Also included in: Grade 1 Ontario Social Studies Workbook Bundle
Goods & Services Sort Worksheets Financial Literacy Economics 1st 2nd Grade
This financial literacy resource has everything you need to teach your students about goods and services and other concepts of money! WHAT'S INCLUDED:There are both printable and digital components giving students multiple ways to access the material.Vocabulary Posters - Includes word with definition - goods, service, consumer, producer, supply, demand, and barterGoods & Services Picture Sort - 15 picture cards that students sort according to whether they show a good or a service. Includes h
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1st - 2nd
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NEEDS & WANTS Sort Worksheets Economics 1st 2nd Grade Social Studies Activities
This is a set of financial literacy activities to support your primary economics unit on needs and wants. Includes both printable and digital items.Includes:Vocabulary Posters with definitions of needs and wantsPicture Sort - Students sort picture cards according to whether the item is a need or a wantWriting Activity - Student write about what a need and want is and then describe something they want and something they need.Cut-and-Glue Word Sort - Students classify each item as a need or a want
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1st - 2nd
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US Government / 3 Branches / Election / Voting Unit - Differentiated Resources
This unit is perfect for your special education, elementary, or co-taught US History class. Topics covered are the three branches of government, important documents (Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights), political parties (Democrat and Republican), and voting. Perfect to prepare for a discussion about the upcoming election!
A WIDE range of resources allow for each learner to be successful at their own level and give multiple ways to learn.
Interactive Notes: 2 levels
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PreK - 12th
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Country Research Report Worksheets and Graphic Organizers Google Slides
Are you looking for engaging activities for writing a country research project? These country research graphic organizer worksheets are perfect for your literacy and social studies lessons about countries. They are ideal for research projects and report writing. They are also great for reading lessons with informational texts.These informational essay graphic organizers are offered as no prep printables, as well as in digital formats (TPT Easel and Google Slides). Here's the thing. You want your
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1st - 3rd
Ruby Bridges Biography Graphic Organizer - Black History Month Activities
Ruby Bridges was an influential African American girl who made a huge difference. This biography activities 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 Ruby Bridges, 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 inc
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1st - 3rd
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Scarcity Economics Unit
These scarcity and choice activities were designed as a cross curricular economics unit. They will help your students learn what scarcity is, how it is caused, and how they can help make better choices to limit its effects. Social Studies, reading, and writing lessons are all included in this unit.This product is part of my Economics Bundle. Click on the link below to check out the bundle and save money!Economics Bundled Unit!Please view the preview prior to purchasing to make sure these acti
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1st - 3rd
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Jane Goodall - Women's History Month Biography Graphic Organizer & Reading
This Jane Goodall biography research set is perfect to use during Women's History Month. The graphic organizers, reading passage, and flip book cover facts about her life for students to learn. Within the pack, they will read about Jane Goodall, research her, write about her, create a flip book about her, and sort important parts of this famous woman's life.Included in this Jane Goodall biography pack:Reading PassageCut and Sort TimelineFact Writing for ResearchInformational WritingFlip Book (wi
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1st - 3rd
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50 States of the USA Activity Bundle (Map and Flags)
Try it on EASEL! This resource includes a ready-to-use interactive activity students can complete on any device. This “50 States of the USA” activity includes fun worksheets for all 50 states, including Washington DC. Each activity aims to build and strengthen the following skillsets for Pre-K thru 1st Grade students.1. Trace it—Penmanship.2. Find it—Critical thinking and problem-solving.3. Color it—Creativity and fine motor skills. The activities also help familiarize young students with the US
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: USA State Symbols and Maps MEGA Bundle | Geography
Our Changing Roles and Responsibilities Workbook (Grade 1 Social Studies)
This workbook covers the Grade 1 Our Changing Roles and Responsibilities unit in the NEW 2023 Ontario Social Studies curriculum (Heritage and Identity).It covers various topics such as understanding roles, exploring personal roles, the concept of changing roles, important relationships, places, and events. It also includes worksheets on timelines, community roles, different jobs, responsibilities, rules, respect, accidents, apologies, Every Child Matters, and vocabulary related to roles and resp
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1st
Also included in: Grade 1 Ontario Social Studies Workbook Bundle
Ben Franklin - Benjamin Franklin VA SOL 2.4b
This is a Benjamin Franklin - 2nd Grade mini-unit! This unit is designed to engage and educate young learners about the life and achievements of Benjamin Franklin. Aligned with the VA SOL 2.4b, this purchase includes a range of valuable resources such as an anchor chart, KWL chart, fact/opinion sort, true/false sort, timeline (in color and b/w), make and take mini book, invention drawing activity, word search, ABC order practice, All About Ben graphic organizer, and 2 writing papers. With this m
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1st - 3rd
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Local Government Interactive Lapbook. Digital & Printable
Social Studies Mini-Unit: Local Government. Community Laws. Government Services. Positions in Local Government. Mayor Duties.This resource includes Posters, Picture Cards, Vocabulary Cards, Lapbook Activities, Quiz, and Answer Keys. Please download the Preview for more pictures of this unit. Here is what’s included:1) 5 Full Page Lesson Posters:-What is a Government- Government Services-Community Laws-Mayor Duties- Positions in Local Government2) 6 (½ page) Government Services Picture Cards3) V
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Government Interactive Lapbooks Bundle
Types of Communities Rural, Suburban and Urban
BUNDLE AND SAVE- LOOK BELOW! Are you looking for an engaging way to teach the different types of communities?Allow students to learn about the three different types of communities-Urban, Suburban and Rural through an original story. Follow three friends as they take you to their new home in each of these communities and describe what life in like in each of these places.Also includes a modified reader as well for those students who need support.Includes:•11 page Reader on Communities. Find out
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1st - 3rd
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Types of Communities, Goods & Services, Consumers & Producers, Community Helpers
Teach primary social studies concepts types of communities, goods, services, consumers, producers, and community helpers with engaging, hands-on activities!--Inside you will find the following resources and activities:• Community Vocabulary Match - Cut out these vocabulary words, definitions, and photos and match up to create a class anchor chart for reference throughout the unit. Alternatively, cards can be placed at a learning center for a partner or group match up activity in a pocket chart
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1st - 3rd
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Cardinal Directions Activities and Worksheets for Kindergarten and 1st
Are you looking for age-appropriate and engaging activities to help your little ones with learning about cardinal directions and map skills? I have some great printables for YOU! Check them out!In this download:Pg. 1 CoverPg. 2 Directions Pg. 3 Fish Swim (Follow Cardinal Directions to help the fish.)Pg. 4 Answer KEY Fish Swim (Follow Cardinal Directions to help the fish)Pg. 5 Seal Bubbles (Follow Cardinal Directions)Pg. 6 Answer KEYPg. 7 Treasure Search (Take the ship to a treasure.)Pg. 8 Treas
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PreK - 1st
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1st Grade Science and Social Studies for Wonders
This cute and colorful 57 page science and social studies supplement will provide activities to teach your first grade curriculum as well as be follow along with the Wonders Reading Series. We have provided one to two activities for each week of the school year, each covering skills taught in the first grade science and social studies curriculum in most schools. Since each state is different, we did not include standard numbers, since they may vary, but you could easily add it to the top of ea
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Harriet Tubman Biography Graphic Organizer - Black History Month Activities
Harriet Tubman was an influential African American woman who made a huge difference in our world. 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 Harriet Tubman, 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 compon
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1st - 3rd
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Absolute and Relative Location
This geography unit was created to cover the concepts of absolute and relative location. The fun zoo themed activities will help engage your students in the standard being covered.
This lesson is a part of my geography bundle.
To download the bundle, click here!
What’s Included?
1. Word Wall Posters
- Absolute and Relative Location posters that include definition and visual
examples.
3. Welcome to the Zoo! Relative Location Activity and Teacher
Call Out Sheet
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Geography Bundle
Community Workers Unit for Special Education
Elevate your community workers lessons with this comprehensive unit, specially designed for special education teachers and parents of autistic students. Packed with engaging games, printables, flashcards, and an adapted book, this resource covers a range of learning styles. The set includes 12 flashcards with definitions, a 12-page adapted book, 9 matching worksheets, 8 writing worksheets, 7 creative writing worksheets, 12 coloring/following direction worksheets, an 'I Have, Who Has?' game, and
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PreK - 5th
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La communauté cahier (Grade 1 FRENCH Social Studies)
This FRENCH workbook covers the Grade 1 The Local Community unit in the NEW 2023 Ontario Social Studies curriculum (People and Environments).Ce cahier d'exercices couvre l'unité La communauté de la 1re année du programme d'études sociales de l'Ontario 2023 (Communauté et environnement).The workbook covers various topics related to the local community, including traditional territory, natural and built features, community history, community services, emergency services, waste management, green sp
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1st
Also included in: MEGA BUNDLE: Grade 1 Ontario FRENCH Social Studies Full Units
Community Signs Mega Pack for Special Education
Enhance your students' understanding of common community signs with this comprehensive unit designed for special education and parents of autistic students. Packed with engaging games, printables, flashcards, and an adapted book (What Should I Do?), the resource covers a range of activities to reinforce sign recognition skills. The toolkit includes flashcards with definitions, a multiple-choice adapted book, a card game for identifying signs based on clues, file folder activities for matching si
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PreK - 5th
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Economy Unit for Special Education
Explore the basics of the economy with this comprehensive unit tailored for special education teachers and parents of autistic students. Packed with engaging games, printables, flashcards, and an adapted book, this functional social studies theme facilitates academic learning about life skills. Designed for differentiation across diverse learning styles, the unit includes flashcards with definitions, an adapted book ('Why is Money Important?'), matching worksheets, information sheets, writing ex
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PreK - 5th
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Helen Keller Activities Biography Set - Women's History Month Biography Project
Helen Keller was an influential blind and deaf woman who made a big difference for people with disabilities. This biography pack is perfect to use during Women's History Month and covers facts about her life for students to learn. Within the pack, they will read about Helen Keller, research her, write about her, create a flip book about her, and sort important parts of this famous woman's life.There is now a digital component included in this resource. The digital flip book is now available in G
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1st - 3rd
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