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3rd grade social studies homeschool curriculum pdfs
Me on the Map Flip Book - Map Skills Geography Activity
This Me on the Map flip book is the perfect easy-prep project to accompany the book Me on the Map by Joan Sweeney or any beginner map study. Students will identify the planet, continent, country, state, and city or town they live in and begin to understand the relative sizes of each.Prep is simple! Copy a set of the included booklet pages for each student. Students write in the missing words, cut out each semi-circles, and stack them from smallest to largest. Staple the top to complete the fl
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1st - 3rd
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
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3rd - 7th
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
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2nd - 4th
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
Stations of the Cross for Kids: 5 Booklets (Coloring, Reflections, and Prayers)
This packet contains five versions of the Stations of the Cross booklets for children of a variety of ages and abilities. Read on to learn more about the five versions contained in this packet. (Make sure to check out the preview document as well!)Purchasing this gives you the license to use it with one family, one co-op class, or in one single classroom. (Please purchase additional copies for each additional class it will be used with. If you purchase two additional licenses on top of the orig
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PreK - 6th
Printable Interactive Old Testament Bible Story Bundle
Teach your kids the Bible stories with this HUGE set of Printable Old Testament Scripture Story Characters!New to printable scripture stories? You can try them out for FREE here: FREE Scripture Story PrintablesThis set of printable graphics was handmade with felt, and then meticulously digitized to create high quality printable images for your Bible storytelling. The printable set goes perfectly with The Jesse Tree Advent as it includes all the characters and images you need to tell stories lead
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PreK - 6th
Texas Our Texas: Learn About Texas History, Symbols, and Culture!
Texas Our Texas: Learn About Texas History, Symbols, and Culture! 150 pages!!Explore the rich history and vibrant culture of Texas with our engaging elementary unit on the Lone Star State's symbols. Designed to inspire young minds, this comprehensive package delves into the iconic symbols that represent Texas's unique identity. From the majestic Lone Star Flag to the rugged Longhorn, students will embark on a journey through the state's fascinating heritage. Through interactive lessons and creat
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K - 7th
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
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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
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PreK - 6th
Constitution Day Preamble Coloring Page
This is a great resource to help students become familiar with the preamble to the Constitution. Coloring the visual elements will aid with memorization as students have a visual reminder. A fun activity to add to your study of U.S. History!
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1st - 7th
Also included in: The America Bundle
Thanksgiving Google Slides Interactive resource
This google slides resource teaches All About the First Thanksgiving and life long ago. Students will listen to 8 learning videos about Pilgrims, Native Americans and the First Thanksgiving. After listening and learning students will complete 6 different interactive slides to compare life to then and now. Students will be able to see the difference between Pilgrim and Native American Children and themselves.ThanksgivingPilgrim childrenSarah MortonSamuel EatonNative American ChildrenLife long ago
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K - 3rd
Also included in: Google Slides All About Year Long Bundle
Midwest Region Unit {1 of 5 US Regions}
Help your students learn all about the MIDWEST REGION (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin) After many hours of searching for kid-friendly material on the MIDWEST REGION OF THE UNITED STATES to use with my 3rd graders, I decided to create a unit of my own. My goal was to create an INTERACTIVE, ENGAGING, and KID-FRIENDLY unit! That's how this resource was born.THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:* 6-page informational booklet
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Southeast Region Unit {1 of 5 US Regions}
Help your students learn all about the SOUTHEAST REGION (Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and West Virginia)After many hours of searching for kid-friendly material on the SOUTHEAST REGION OF THE UNITED STATES to use with my 3rd graders, I decided to create a unit of my own. My goal was to create an INTERACTIVE, ENGAGING, and KID-FRIENDLY unit! That's how this resource was born.THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:* 6-pag
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2nd - 4th
Pirate Map Skills: Grid Coordinates, Cardinal & Ordinal Directions, Symbols
Teach and strengthen coordinate grid math, geography mapping skills like map symbols and cardinal and ordinal directions with a compass rose, and new vocabulary with these pirate themed printable worksheets. These are fun mini-lesson activities for Talk Like A Pirate Day on September 19th or if you have a pirates themed unit. Cardinal directions and coordinate grid mapping are important introductory skills to mastering latitude and longitude map skills and being able to use an atlas. Coordinate
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Pirates Thematic Unit Study Bundle: Talk Like A Pirate Pack!
Blank United States Maps (Four map versions with Quiz)
Hi there! This file contains four maps of the United States of America: a blank mapa blank map with stars for the capitalsa blank map with states numbered in order of statehooda larger map (two-page spread) with stars for the capitalsAlso included is a fill-in sheet (quiz) for students to name the numbered states and an answer key. Thank you for shopping with "Learning With Kiwi" and happy learning!
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K - 8th
Northeast Region Unit {1 of 5 US Regions}
Help your students learn all about the NORTHEAST REGION (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania)After many hours of searching for kid-friendly material on the NORTHEAST REGION OF THE UNITED STATES to use with my 3rd graders, I decided to create a unit of my own. My goal was to create an INTERACTIVE, ENGAGING, and KID-FRIENDLY unit! That's how this resource was born.THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:* 6-page informat
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2nd - 4th
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
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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
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2nd - 5th
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Famous Quotes Handwriting and Penmanship Practice
Handwriting practice lessons using famous quotes.
Improve handwriting and learn what important historical figures had to say on topics such as honesty, courage, and doing our best.
This is a 30 page penmanship workbook. There are 12 different famous quotes to practice in print, and then in cursive. Students trace over dotted-line quotes, and then rewrite it themselves.
At the end of each section there are mazes to help with fine motor-skill coordination.
This book is a one-of-a-kind. Check out
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2nd - 7th
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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1st - 3rd
Christmas Social Studies Mapping Activities Pack
Christmas Social Studies Mapping Activities PackIf you're looking for a festive holiday-themed mapping activity for your students, you've come to the right place! Students pick a map, create a map key, and start decorating an "island" of their choice! The following maps can be found in this bundle: Santa's IslandRudolph IslandChristmas Tree IslandSnowman IslandGingerbread Island⭐️ This resource is also included in my 2nd Grade Christmas Worksheet Bundle! Find it here! ⭐️❤️ Thank you for your pur
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2nd - 4th
Viking Ship Craftivity Template
Paint or color, cut, and assemble this fun Viking Ship craftivity during your history unit.
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You can visit my blog to see more details on how we used a similar template to create an adorable art piece.
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Viking Man (Leif Eriksson) Craftivity Template
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Grades:
1st - 5th
Southwest Region Unit {1 of 5 US Regions}
Help your students learn all about the SOUTHWEST REGION (Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas)After many hours of searching for kid-friendly material on the SOUTHWEST REGION OF THE UNITED STATES to use with my 3rd graders, I decided to create a unit of my own. My goal was to create an INTERACTIVE, ENGAGING, and KID-FRIENDLY unit! That's how this resource was born.THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:* 6-page informational booklet on the Southwest Region (interactive and kid-friendly)* directions on how to
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2nd - 4th
West Region Unit {1 of 5 US Regions}
Help your students learn all about the WEST REGION (Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Hawaii)After many hours of searching for kid-friendly material on the WEST REGION OF THE UNITED STATES to use with my 3rd graders, I decided to create a unit of my own. My goal was to create an INTERACTIVE, ENGAGING, and KID-FRIENDLY unit! That's how this resource was born.THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:* 6-page informational booklet on the West Region (interact
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2nd - 4th
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