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3rd grade social studies homeschool curricula $5-10
Government Unit {3 branches of government, informational text, assess. & more}
After searching for a FUN, INTERACTIVE, and KID-FRIENDLY unit on the U.S. Government and not finding exactly what I was looking for, I decided to create my own. This unit has sample lesson plans, reading passages for each topic , interactive notebook activities that go along with each reading passage, and even a Unit Assessment. Take a look at the preview for a sampling of what is inside this resource.The topics covered are as follows:*Why is government important?*What are the 3 levels of govern
Grades:
2nd - 4th
California Missions Overview Informational Reading & Activities
Most information on the California Missions is too detailed, difficult or overwhelming for 4th graders. Our Mission Overview Text is engaging for kids and works as a companion for individual mission projects. This flexible but comprehensive unit works for shorter time frames and includes all necessary background information, a writing assignment based on the text, and a visual arts component suitable for classroom display.Topics covered: Purpose of California missions, construction and locations
Grades:
3rd - 7th
50 States Project- Research Project | Report {with grading rubric}
Have your students been learning about the 5 REGIONS OF THE UNITED STATES or are you simply looking for a FUN RESEARCH project on the 50 STATES? If so, then this might be just the activity you're looking for!With this PRINT & GO RESEARCH PROJECT, each student or group will create a 5-page booklet on one of the 50 States. This project lends itself to independent work, partner work, or even group work. Simply begin by assigning a state, print the parent information letter, and print the pages
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Regions of the United States Bundle & State Research Project with Rubric
Geography Map Skills Unit: Info Text, Int. Notebook, Assess, Quick Checks + More
Help your students develop proficiency in GEOGRAPHY AND MAP SKILLS.With this unit, they will learn to read a compass rose, key/ legends with symbols, and scales on a map. They will also be able to label the 7 continents and 5 oceans on a map, learn the difference between maps and globes and understand the effect of distortion. By the end of this unit, they will also be able to name and identify the purpose of different maps (physical, political, elevation, and population) just to name a few of t
Grades:
3rd - 5th
The Jesse Tree Christmas Advent Project
The Jesse Tree is a chronological Bible story Christmas advent of the scriptural events that occurred before Jesus's birth. There are many ways to participate in this countdown, and I've taken some creative liberty to design a simple version for younger kids. Traditionally this project is done as a Christmas advent, starting on December 1st--but these printable felties are versatile enough to use as a colorful addition to a history timeline, as a family night game of Bible-themed memory or go fi
Grades:
PreK - 6th
Art History Lesson: Greek Vases
Greek Vases is the third in our Art Exploration through Time Series. Students love exploring and creating with patterns. This lesson is perfect for connecting geometric shapes and patterns through Art! Simple art materials are used for this project, such as black Sharpie markers and orange/brown watercolor paints. This is a terrific project to build your young artist’s confidence and work on some basic drawing skills.This lesson is great for ages 7-12 but any age student with a little guidance w
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Social Studies Task Box Bundle Special Education
This bundle is currently going through an update. The price will increase to $10 once everything has been updated. Updated Sets:US StatesUS State FlagsWants or NeedsGoods or ServicesTransportationDays of the WeekMonths of the YearThen or NowUS LandmarksCommunity HelpersPeople in my SchoolHow will this product help my students?-This set of social studies task box activities provides matching and visual discrimination practice using a variety of topics that provide extra practice and review for ea
Grades:
K - 3rd
Also included in: Task Box Bundle for Special Education
Communities Resource Pack: Urban, Suburban, and Rural Community
This Communities Resource Pack is meant to enhance your existing unit! If you are looking for an activity or project to spruce up your community unit this might be just what you're looking for.
In this pack you will find the following:
-A List of Literature Recommendations
-My Community Illustration
-My Community Collage
-My Community Facts
-Where Am I?
-Wants and Needs
-Good Citizen vs. Bad Citizen
-Flap Book: Rural, Urban, Suburb
-Types of Communities Cut & Paste Activity
-Types of Commu
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Guess the Explorer Information Cards and Two-Player Game
Research and learn about 20 key world explorers from the Age of Exploration and then review what has been learned by playing the "guess the explorer" game. Each explorer card has key facts such as• explorer nationality• approximate year(s) of exploring• how he explored (by land or sea)• where he went• why he went or what his journey taught other explorers.There is also a page for students to research and fill in about their own explorers, and an organization chart to compare and contrast two exp
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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Continents & Oceans Activities - Continents & Oceans Centers - Geography Centers
This continents and oceans resource includes four hands-on center activities perfect for students to practice identifying the seven continents and five major oceans. Here’s what you’ll find inside:Continents & Oceans Playdough Mats – Students will follow the directions on each mat to say and trace each continent’s name, form the shape of the continent with playdough, say and write the continent’s name, and circle the continent on the world map. Great for multi-sensory practice and easy to pr
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Europe 50 Countries Study - worksheets with maps and flags for each country
Kids love flags! As they colour in the flags they can learn about the countries the flags belong to and make their very own geography book about the 50 countries in the continent of Europe. One country per page with its flag and map to colour in and information to research: Capital City, Language Spoken, Population, Land Area, Religion and Interesting Facts. An additional page is provided for those who wish to add to their interesting facts.
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Grades:
1st - 4th
Art History Lesson: Egyptian Mummy Cases
Egyptian Mummy Cases is the second in our Art Exploration through Time Series. Have you ever seen all the patterns and details on a Mummy Case? What are some of the unique items Ancient Egypt is known for? Come and explore Ancient Egypt and create a beautiful mummy case in the process of learning. This lesson is perfect for reinforcing symmetrical designs and patterns. Simple art materials are used for this project, including colored pencils and black Sharpie markers. This project will build cre
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Africa 55 Countries Study - worksheets with maps and flags for each country
Kids love flags! As they colour in the flags they can learn about the countries the flags belong to and make their very own geography book about the 55 countries in the continent of Africa. One country per page with its flag and map to colour in and information to research: Capital City, Language Spoken, Population, Land Area, Currency, Religion and Interesting Facts. An additional page is provided for those who wish to add to their interesting facts.
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Grades:
1st - 4th
Early Native American Homes
Learn about Native American Indian homes with an informational book on how Native Americans used local resources to create homes right for their diverse environments.Introduced are the following American Indian homes: wigwam, longhouse, wattle-and-daub, chickee, birch bark homes, tipis, adobe homes, plank houses, igloos. It mentions the following groups: Iroquois, Cherokee, Creek and Seminole, Cheyenne and Sioux, Pueblo, Inuit.This 16-page full color book is provided in two forms (ebook and book
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: Native American Homes BUNDLE for Differentiation
California State Study Notebooking Pages
California State Study Notebooking Pages includes 143 notebooking pages in all. You will find both primary and basic-line options. Some pages include maps and/or illustration boxes. These notebooking pages are designed so your student can create a personalized notebook of California through research and study. Please Note: This is not a curriculum - it's an aid to use alongside your choice of resources.Here’s what’s included:• Cover pages (2 page options)• Basic Facts Page• Where’s Californi
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Cesar Chavez Day Power Point Presentation
Power Point Presentation, Cesar Chavez Day, Civil Rights, Human Rights, Pesticides, Fair Wages, Farms, Migrant Farmworkers, Mexican Americans, Chicano Studies, Ethnic Studies, Heroes, Social Justice, Multicultural Education, Holidays and Celebrations, Birthday, California, Arizona, Politics, US Government, Farm Workers, United Farmworkers Union, Latino, Dolores Huerta, Robert Kennedy, Spanish Language, Cultural studies
26 Slide Power Point Presentation on the Legacy of Cesar Chavez. This prese
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Grades:
2nd - 12th
South America 12 Countries Study - worksheets flags and maps for each country
Kids love flags! As they colour in the flags they can learn about the countries the flags belong to and make their very own geography book about the 12 countries in the continent of South America. One country per page with its flag and map to colour in and information to research: Capital City, Language Spoken, Population, Land Area, Currency, Religion and Interesting Facts. An additional page is provided for those who wish to add to their interesting facts.
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Grades:
1st - 4th
Around the World Adventures: Geography, Math and Maps Games
This pack contains games and activities for teaching geography, humanities and social studies, and mathematics skills. What's Included:This pack includes 4 games with lots of variations:Around the World AdventuresUsing Grid References and Directions for LocationGuess Where?Using Questions about Social, Cultural, Economic and Geographic Features for LocationTreasure QuestUsing Grid References and DirectionsMultiply and ConquerMultiplication, Area and PerimeterTopics/Skills Include:* Map Skills* C
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Grades:
1st - 8th
Asia 48 Countries Study - worksheets with maps and flags for each country
Kids love flags! As they colour in the flags they can learn about the countries the flags belong to and make their very own geography book about the 48 countries in the continent of Asia. One country per page with its flag and map to colour in and information to research: Capital City, Language Spoken, Population, Land Area, Currency, Religion and Interesting Facts. An additional page is provided for those who wish to add to their interesting facts.
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Grades:
1st - 4th
50 States Interactive Notebook
Your students will create a quick and simple interactive notebook that will help them remember their 50 states facts! Enhance your students' knowledge of the United States with this interactive 50 states interactive notebook template set. This pack includes materials to make a one-page notebook page for each of the 50 states. As they learn about each state they will color in the corresponding state outline on the included U.S.A. map, which can be glued in the front of their notebook for easy ref
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in: USA States and Capitals Bundle
Columbus Day or Indigenous People's Day? You Decide!
Enjoy this engaging primary source analysis lesson! Students will compare and contrast 9 sources in order to help them decide if we should keep the holiday for Christopher Columbus or change it to Indigenous People's Day. This set is a fabulous introduction to primary source investigation, getting your students using those critical thinking skills and really engaging with history! Included with your purchase: a student version print file, a student version digital file, a teacher key, and a fol
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Economics Unit with Informational Text and Lapbook
Your students will learn about economics in this complete unit including an informational text you can use either in place of or in addition to your textbook. This is a complete unit with informational text, anticipation guide with questions to guide their reading, a study guide, a unit test, and pieces for an interactive notebook or lapbook.This unit includes printable options only. If you would like a digital option using Google Drive, check out my Economics Digital Only for Distance Learning
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Unit Study Notebook - The Middle Ages - Growing Bundle
This is a growing bundle of Research Prompts, Narration Pages, Anchor Charts, Word Walls, Color By Sight Word, Creative Wrtiting Prompts and much more targeted towards the K-5th grades. I will be adding more resources and you will be able to re-download without paying again or paying a higher price. There are three narration pages to allow for differentiated instruction as well as a worksheet for each historical figure from the Middle Ages included in the bundle. This is perfect for a homescho
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Grades:
K - 5th
Pennsylvania State Study Notebooking Pages
Pennsylvania State Study Notebooking Pages includes 142 notebooking pages in all. You will find both primary and basic-line options. Some pages include maps and/or illustration boxes. These notebooking pages are designed so your student can create a personalized notebook of Pennsylvania through research and study. Please Note: This is not a curriculum - it's an aid to use alongside your choice of resources.Here’s what’s included:• Here’s what’s included:• Cover pages (2 page options)• Basic
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
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