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3rd grade other (social studies) resources for GATE
Latin America (Mexico, Central/South America) Geography Research Unit
This Latin America unit includes:
Several different activities/project layouts for you to chose from or use all! :)
As you teach about the geography of Latin America and all the countries in it, use these in their interactive notebooks!
Perfect for students to research and discover information about all of Latin America or just a country there on their own!
GREAT mini research project for GT students or early finishers to work on!
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Albert Einstein Scientist Study / Biography Activity
If your students are learning about famous scientists and inventors, you simply cannot beat Albert Einstein! This is an interactive biography study where students complete a mini-booklet using a word bank and images.What You'll Get8 page create-a-book booklet. Your students will add illustrations (provided) and fill in the blanks based on context to complete the book (a word bank is included). There is a hands-on activity to demonstrate space-time, and links to websites to further explore elect
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Famous Scientists and Inventors Bundle
Marie Curie Scientist Study Biography Activity
Looking for a print and go option for Women's History Month or studying about famous women in STEM history? Try this Marie Curie Create-a-Book! Learn about this scientist and why she is famous in this 8 page Create-a-Book (mini biography book). Your students will cut and paste the provided illustrations and fill in the blanks using the word bank, based on context to complete the book. Ideas for extending this activity are included.What You'll GetOverview Poster: There is a poster in color and bl
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in: Famous Scientists and Inventors Bundle
Digital Research Project Seven Natural Wonders of the World
Looking for a distance learning or 100% digital project? This is an independent digital research project in Google Slides that is perfect for distance learning.Students will independently research and present information about the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. You can easily assign one, some, or all of the natural wonders for this project. Simply delete any unwanted slides prior to sharing or assigning the project. You can also make this project appropriate for multiple grade levels by s
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Biography Research Writing Reports to use with any book
Do you need a fun and engaging biography or inspirational people unit? I have been using this unit for a few years and it is a favorite! I currently use the WHO WAS series biographies. 2 Options are provided - Google slides project or print and go project.Check out the Preview for samples. This makes an EXCELLENT Open House project. Families LOVE to walk around and read about all the inspirational people!What is included?*Biography notes pages for during reading*Biography Notes Pages for during
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Create a Culture Student Project | Gifted and Talented
Get your students thinking creatively! This project can be tackled in small teams or individually. Your students will use their imagination and creativity to invent their very own culture. The packet included will walk them through illustrating and writing about the following aspects of their invented culture.
- climate and geography
- language
- education
- architecture
- religion and beliefs
- economy
- clothing
- artifact list
Writing frames and a rubric are included.
This project is perfec
Grades:
PreK - 8th
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Preamble Practice and Reciting Assessment
For several years I had my 3rd graders learn and recite the Preamble as part of their yearly curriculum. When I moved back up to 5th grade, most of the students remembered it from 3rd grade, so it is a great opportunity for students to memorize a great piece of history!
The best way to practice the Preamble is to download "We the People" from SchoolHouse Rock on iTunes, and play it several times for a couple weeks. The kids catch on quickly, and actually, it is how I memorized the Preamble to
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Timeline Past Present Future & Spanish Linea de Tiempo Presente Pasado Futuro
This is one of my favorite projects of the year and perfect for OPEN HOUSE!It is so exciting for the students & families! This project comes in English and Spanish as well as the instructions for parents!Ways to incorporate it:-Timeline on themselves-Timeline of a living person (famous or ordinary)-Introduction to conjugating verbs in Spanish-Introduction on how to speak in past, present, and futureOlder Students:-G.A.T.E Icon- Multiple Perspective- A timeline of a character or plot-Characte
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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SCAMPER Invention Project
This two page activity includes instructions, expectations, descriptions, and a rubric for a "SCAMPER" project. Students will use the "SCAMPER" process to invent a new product. This is editable so that it can be modified for your specific purpose and grade-appropriate activity.
Grades:
2nd - 12th
Civil Rights Leaders
Civil Rights Leaders: 4 Civil Rights Leaders who Influenced American Society is an engaging project to use during Black History Month or as part of your Civil Rights Unit of Study.This resource will help students create a pop-up book of 4 historic civil rights leaders including Martin Luther King Jr., Thurgood Marshall, Rosa Parks, and Ruby Bridges. This Civil Rights resource offers three options for classroom use:* mini research project on 4 Civil Rights Leaders* small group project where eac
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Gifted and Talented STEAM Unit - Global Studies - Architecture and Culture
This project explores disciplines including architecture, engineering, and design. Throughout this project, students will explore: The basics of house infrastructure and construction in developed and developing countriesThe concept of utopia and imagining the home of their dreamsLife in developing countries through the lens of “home" - including construction, function, and valueFinal products include:Summative presentation templateVisual representation comparing life in these three realms: the r
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in: Global STEAM Curriculum Bundle of 4 Units
STEM/STEAM-Amelia Earhart Flying High (Aviation, Historical Women, Force/Motion)
This STEAM Team Stories unit is great for Engineering, Aviation, Women Studies, and the month of March!
This STEAM Team Stories Unit goes with I am Amelia Earhart! It is a great story that shares the persistence and dreams of Amelia Earhart!
What's Included in this Amelia Earhart: Flying High Unit?
STEM/STEAM Background Information
STEAM Team Stories Teacher Guide (suggested, change to fit your needs)
Unit Launch Activity-Flying High
Comprehension Cue Board with Mix and Match Comprehensio
Grades:
1st - 4th
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHANGE OUR LIFE - THEN AND NOW - English and Spanish
English and Spanish!!2 activities show how science and technology have affected communication and transportation.Students compare life in the past and today.- Sentence starter provided with handwriting lines.- Students read each riddle and use the word bank to find the invention.I also offer:THEN AND NOW - ANTES Y AHORA - Centro - SpanishCHRONOLOGICAL ORDER: One day in my lifeTIMELINE - TEACHER TIMELINE - HOW TO MAKE MY TIMELINECHRONOLOGICAL TIMELINE; and Past, Preset, Future - FoldablesHISTORIC
Grades:
1st - 4th
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Create-a-Holiday Project
Originally created for a 3rd grade GATE class, this project allows students to consider the reasons for holidays, determine the elements of holidays, and consider what makes a holiday feel "real" vs. "fake." As they discover and discuss these concepts, they will brainstorm and create their own holiday, using the holiday elements. For further enrichment, students will complete at least 3 activities from a Tic-tac-toe board incorporating reading, writing, math, research, and art. Comes with a l
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
My Community Report - Social Studies, Oral Report, & Expository Writing
My Community Report is a great way to get students to identify and tell about various important parts of their local communities. Students take a photo (or draw a picture) and write about:
1.) Their neighborhood
2.) A local business in their community
3.) A government entity (City Hall, fire station, etc.)
4.) Some place uniquely important to the student (could be their church, where they take dance classes, etc.)
This is an ideal home project or after school project that gives students the o
Grades:
K - 3rd
Primary Education Thinking Skills (PETS) Hexagonal Thinking Activity
Get students engaged in critical thinking with this hands on hexagonal thinking activity! Students connect key concepts, themes and more related to the characters and types of thinking in the Primary Education Thinking Skills (or PETS) curriculum! After this activity, students will be able to explain connections between key ideas of brainstorming, facts, logic, divergent thinking, creative thinking, imagination, and more!Included in this resource:Teacher Instructions2 pages of printable hexagons
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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Bulletin Board Kit:Martin Luther King Jr. Day Quote Posters, border,MLK banner
Need Martin Luther Kind Jr. bulletin board ideas? These MLK Jr. classroom posters are perfect for the season! They will be a great addition to your classroom display! These posters can be displayed on your bulletin board or around your classroom on their own. It is also perfect for an at home distance learning backdrop, or homeschooling decor.*Guaranteed to bring some "I have a dream vibes" in your classroom and help your students feel welcomed and excited about the holiday! This set of MLK Jr.
Grades:
PreK - 5th
Advanced Novel Study: Esperanza Rising Digital Student Journal *Google Slides*
Advanced Novel Study: Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz RyanThis is a digital student journal which uses Google Slides to allow students to move toward a paperless classroom. Easily use Google Classroom to assign all slides, or assign slides in sections as you work through the novel. Note: This product is the student journal pages only. It does not include teacher directions, extension activities, or writing prompts. The complete novel study can be found here, or you can purchase this in our Espera
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Advanced Novel Study: Esperanza Rising + Digital Student Journal BUNDLE
Kentucky Memory Game
Help students learn more about their state with this fun and engaging memory game! Students take turns trying to find matches for the following:
-state capital
-state nickname
-state bird
-state tree
-state flower
-state song
-state motto
-date state entered the union
-cities in the state
-state abbreviation
Directions and answer key are included. Also, if you choose, you may print the name of the game on the backs of the cards. The sheet to do this is included in the resource.
This is a grea
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Types:
Also included in: Kentucky Bundle
Holiday Research Project + Create a Holiday | Digital and Printable + No Prep
This fun, no prep research project gets students to learn about different holidays around the world and the elements that make a holiday what it is. Then, they'll take that knowledge to create a new holiday! Lastly, they'll select from a choice board to spread the word about their new holiday!CREATE is the highest level of thinking according to Bloom's Taxonomy, making this activity perfect for your gifted and talented students, early finishers, or those in need of enrichment. This is great for
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Math Word Problems January Grades 3-4
Challenge your students with Math task cards as they discover historical events for the month of January.
Suggested grades:
These task cards are designed for the following audiences:
* advanced 2nd grade math students
* advanced 3rd grade math students
* on grade 4th grade math students
* 5th grade math students who need additional assistance
~ 10 cards
~ 20 questions
~ student answer document provided
~ teacher key provided
~ optional "mini" timeline provided for display
~ additional resourc
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Types:
Election 2016: A Vocabulary Building Booklet
Election 2016: This vocabulary building booklet is made from 4 lunch-size paper bags, one piece of colored paper, and a rubber-band or pony-tail holder. Students will learn key election terminology and gain a new understanding of the election process.
This resource is perfect for stations or as part of a unit of study. Directions for creating the booklet are included. Students write their own meaning of key concepts. This booklet will surely become a keepsake for those who create one.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
Maori Proverbs, Kia Maumahara ki nga Whakatauki: Remember Maori Proverbs
Kia Maumahara ki nga Whakatauki: Remember Maori Proverbs is a fantastic resourceto share with students and colleagues.This beautiful photography book captures the essence of Mãori culture through whakatauki (Mãori Proverbs). These ancient words are remembered through photography reflecting deeper meanings to Mãori proverbs. Tangata whenua (people of the land) is the main theme of this book;emphasising the strong connection between Mãori people and their land.Please write a REVIEW, thanks so much
Grades:
K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
China Collage Activity
This is a great activity to do after you have introduced China to your class. It contains a pre-assessment as well as a cool group activity that will give students a different method of showing what they know. The lesson also includes extension ideas for gifted/high ability students. There is one activity sheet that goes with it, and it is included.
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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