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3rd grade social studies lessons for Google Apps
5 Regions of the United States LINKtivity® (Geography, Climate, Landforms, MORE)
Take your students on an exciting virtual road trip through the five regions of the United States with our digital LINKtivity® Interactive Learning guide! Our interactive guide offers a fun and engaging way for students to explore each region's climate, landforms, bodies of water, and popular tourist destinations.Designed for upper elementary classrooms, our easy-to-navigate digital guide requires minimal teacher prep and is entirely student-controlled, allowing for self-paced learning. With a v
U.S. Government Unit includes 3 Branches of Government
U.S. Government - This comprehensive GOVERNMENT UNIT includes all the information needed to teach government in your classroom. No textbook is needed! It includes informational text in chronological order along with activities, projects, and assessments. Check out the preview!It is now available in GOOGLE, POWERPOINT AND PDF.DISTANCE LEARNING:GOVERNMENT UNIT TEACHER PDF: Plans, study guides, printables, answer keys and links for GOOGLE.GOVERNMENT UNIT TEXT AND ACTIVITIES: Google Slides AND Powe
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3rd - 6th
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American Revolution | Revolutionary War | U.S. History Causes of War
Teach the American Revolution with this extensive REVOLUTIONARY WAR BUNDLE, including three units combined into a chronological unit.★ Revolutionary War Causes- Road to Revolution★ Revolutionary War Battles and Events★ Revolutionary War PeoplePLUS an added POSTER PROJECT AND INFORMATIONAL TEXT BOOKLETS!!!Detailed lesson plans take you through 8 weeks of teaching the Revolutionary War. Having it bundled together, you save, save, save! There is no need for a textbook. It is all you need with the
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3rd - 6th
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American History, U.S. History Curriculum, Social Studies, Print, Google Slides
American History - No-Prep U.S. History Curriculum - You will not need a textbook with any of my Social Studies Units! It includes all the text needed to learn and understand that part of history. This American History Bundle covers nine social studies units for U.S. History. You will find informational text, activities, reading comprehension questions, graphic organizers, charts, study guides, tests, projects and so much more for Native Americans, Explorers, Colonial Times, Revolutionary War, G
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3rd - 6th
Hispanic Heritage Month Teaching Slides
Hispanic Heritage Month Teaching SlidesThis unit is what I wish I learned about as a Mexican-American kid to feel represented. Make a difference for this generation, and help your students learn about the contributions Hispanics have made to better our culture, quality of life, appreciation for the arts, politics, and travel. Even if you’re distance learning, you can still teach tolerance and embrace multiculturalism by using these Google teaching slides during Hispanic Heritage Month. Share t
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2nd - 5th
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Early European Explorers LINKtivity® - Age of Exploration Journeys
Upgrade your history lessons with our innovative LINKtivity® on Early European Explorers and the Age of Exploration! Say goodbye to the old textbook routine and give your students a unique, interactive, and multimedia learning experience they won't forget. Our easy-to-navigate LINKtivity® is perfect for any upper elementary classroom and requires minimal teacher prep - making it an ideal resource for substitute days too.This self-paced digital activity puts students in control of their learning
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3rd - 5th
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Oregon Trail: Simulation Game
Super engaging slideshow game to get students thinking about what life on the Oregon Trail was like. You lead the class with 13 scenarios, and students make decisions and keep track of survival points. A great way to introduce the Oregon Trail to students. It includes 42 slides, directions, and a student handout to record survival points. I use this activity with my 8 graders a few details might need to be edited if used with younger grade levels.Takes about 1 hour.
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3rd - 12th
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Also included in:Â Western Expansion Games Bundle: Oregon Trail, Gold Rush, Lewis and clark
Westward Expansion: Trail of Tears, Oregon Trail, California Gold Rush, & MORE!
Introducing our complete social studies unit on Westward Expansion, the perfect solution for upper elementary school teachers looking for a comprehensive and engaging curriculum.Our unit covers all the essential topics, including the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark, War of 1812, Indian Act Removal, new transportation and community, the Texas revolution and the Alamo, the Oregon Trail, and the Gold Rush. With a teacher guide, hands-on student activities (available in both printable and digita
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3rd - 5th
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CIVIL WAR UNIT - The Civil War - Digital & Printable - GOOGLE
This comprehensive CIVIL WAR UNIT includes all the information needed to teach the Civil War in your classroom. No textbook is needed! It includes well-crafted informational text in chronological order along with creative lessons, activities, and projects! It is now available in PDF, POWERPOINT, AND GOOGLE.DISTANCE LEARNING:CIVIL WAR UNIT TEACHER PDF: Plans, study guides, printables, answer keys and links for GOOGLE.CIVIL WAR TEXT AND ACTIVITIES: Google Slides AND Powerpoint with everything f
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3rd - 5th
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WESTWARD EXPANSION UNIT - Westward Expansion Test - Digital & Printable - GOOGLE
This Westward Expansion Unit is loaded with Informational Text and Activities for Events, Battles, and Important People. It has so much to offer including maps, a project, Westward Expansion Test with a Study Guide, and so much more! It is now available in GOOGLE, POWERPOINT AND PDF.DISTANCE LEARNING:WESTWARD EXPANSION UNIT TEACHER PDF: Plans, study guides, printables, answer keys and links for GOOGLE.WESTWARD EXPANSION TEXT AND ACTIVITIES: Google Slides AND Powerpoint with everything from the p
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3rd - 5th
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California Gold Rush LINKtivity® (Life of a 49er, Boom & Ghost Towns)
Ditch the textbook and give your students a unique interactive, multimedia experience for learning about the California Gold Rush. The simple teacher prep and the easy-to-navigate digital LINKtivity learning guide are perfect for any upper elementary classroom (even great for substitute days)!Your students will love this self-paced, student-controlled digital activity that allows them to discover how gold was discovered, people involved in the Gold Rush, life of a 49-er and so much more! But -
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3rd - 5th
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MAP SKILLS & GEOGRAPHY Vocabulary Activities 2nd 3rd Grade GOOGLE SLIDES & EASEL
Discover the world & learn geographical terms with Google Slides MAP SKILLS and GEOGRAPHY Activity set! This interactive resource contains 15 Google Slides and 14 EASEL Pages full of map and geography vocabulary. This resource also includes four interactive vocabulary pages, four interactive map term and icon pages, and six interactive maps and questions to promote greater understanding and memorization. Included vocabulary: Gulf, River, Lake, Plain, Valley, Peninsula, Mountain, Island, Ocea
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â MAP SKILLS US Geography GOOGLE SLIDES & BOOM CARDS 2nd & 3rd Grade Bundle
Autism Acceptance & Awareness Unit | Four Activities, Video, Lesson | Level 1
***Made by an Autistic Teacher*** This is a unit (made for Autism Acceptance / Awareness Month) includes an editable, digital no prep 50 page lesson and activity set reviewing current information on autism with 3 differentiated levels of all included activities! Use the lesson and activities with any student who is at a 2nd-7th grade reading level - the free CUSTOM VIDEO, graphics and activities remain age appropriate for any student, as I created this originally for my own 18-22 year old classr
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2nd - 7th
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American Revolution LINKtivity® Major Battles & Events + People of the War
Ditch the textbook and give your students a unique and interactive multimedia experience for learning about the battles and events of The American Revolution. The simple teacher prep and the easy-to-navigate digital LINKtivity learning guide are perfect for any upper elementary classroom (even great for substitute days)!Your students will love this self-paced, student-controlled digital activity that allows them to discover the events, battles, and people of the American Revolution. But - instea
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3rd - 5th
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Google Slides & Presentations Tutorial --for Students
I was so surprised this year to discover that, for once, I knew a little bit more about technology than my students! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Though my middle school students are asked to create slideshow presentations in Google Slides all the time, I felt shoc
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3rd - 8th, Adult Education, Staff
Colonial Jobs LINKtivity® (Colonial Trades, Responsibilities, & Tools)
Ditch the textbook and give your students a unique interactive, multimedia experience for learning about the jobs in Colonial America. The simple teacher prep and the easy-to-navigate digital LINKtivity learning guide are perfect for any upper elementary classroom (even great for substitute days)!Your students will love this self-paced, student-controlled digital activity that allows them to discover the jobs colonial men and women had, tools they used for their trade, and much more! But - inst
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3rd - 5th
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3rd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Michigan Geography Unit
The first unit in 3rd grade Michigan Social Studies is themed in geography. Unit correlates to concepts in the MC3 curriculum and meets Michigan Social Studies standards.GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS LINKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PDF DOWNLOAD ON THE GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS PAGEFiles are available to download in Google Slides/Forms to use in the classroom or as a part of distance learning.Check out a Michigan Social Studies lesson FREEBIE before you buy!Lesson Plan Titles:Lesson 1 – What is a State?Lesson 2 – Mi
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â 3rd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Michigan YEAR LONG Units
Declaration of Independence | Social Studies | Democracy
Teach your students about the Declaration of Independence. This resource is compatible for use with your Google Classroom™ or for distance learning. The passage in this versatile resource combines social studies and reading informational text in one convenient lesson. It’s easy for teachers and fun for kids! In this lesson, students explain why the American colonies wanted independence, identify who wrote and signed the Declaration of Independence, and describe the contents of the Declaration of
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Declaration of Independence | U.S. Constitution | Bill of Rights BUNDLE
Ancient Rome Activity Bundle Curriculum STEM Map Project Worksheets Review HW AP
This activity bundle contains 9 resources! Lesson Plan Templates, Curriculum Map, Interactive Notebook Pages, Reading Passages, Interactive PowerPoint, STEM Challenges, Google Classroom Student Projects, Board Game for Review, and Unit Exam**Updates: - 2/22 - 25 Daily Bell Ringers - 5 Reading Passages are now included in the bundle! - Digital & Print Board Game for Review now included! -Ancient Civilizations Curriculum Binders & Sample Pacing Guide for t
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3rd - 7th
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Supply and Demand | Economics Social Studies for Google Classroomâ„¢
Teach your students about Supply and Demand. This resource is compatible for use with your Google Classroom™ or for distance learning. The passage in this versatile resource combines social studies and reading informational text in one convenient lesson. It’s easy for teachers and fun for kids! This resource focuses on understanding the economic law of supply and demand and its effect on prices in a market economy. The original informational text provides an overview of the definitions of supply
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Economics | Social Studies for Google Classroomâ„¢ BUNDLE
Leaders in Our Community and Government BUNDLE
Looking for an engaging way to teach your class about different leaders in our community and country? This unit includes information about elected and hired leaders that serve others. Local, state, and national leaders are included in this unit. Note: This now contains a link on page 2 of the PDF that allows for use in Google Classroom. This can be used in the classroom AND online - ideal for distance learning!!!•Fact Cards•Leaders include Mayor, Governor, Vice President, President, State
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1st - 4th
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Regions of the United States Bundle 6 Units Lapbooks Print and Distance Learning
Regions of the United States Bundle for teaching about the five regions of the United States. This bundle includes 6 complete units and 6 lapbooks. This unit includes both printable and digital options. Or you can get the printable options only.Regions of the United States Bundle includes six separate lapbooks and six complete units for teaching about the five regions of the United States. There’s a unit for each of the five regions, plus a shorter introduction unit with an overview of the fi
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3rd - 6th
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The Legend of the Poinsettia FULL Day of Lesson Plans for Upper Elementary
This product is everything the busy classroom has been looking for! You'll receive a FULL day of lesson plans based on The Legend of the Poinsettia by Tomie dePaola (a lesson for reading, writing, math, science, social studies, plus a hallway display!).Update November 2020: This product can now be used digitally with Google Slidesâ„¢! You must have a Google Classroomâ„¢ account to use this feature. You will download a PDF with links and directions for assigning this to your class.How does this work?
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3rd - 5th
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5 Regions of the United States | Social Studies Research Project BUNDLE
Your students will love learning about the 5 regions of the United States with this bundled research project. Scaffolded notes support students through the research process from start to finish. Simply share the kid-friendly Reference Websites created for these projects with your students and use the scoring guides to grade their work quickly. Print and digital options make this resource PERFECT for any teaching situation! Tired of looking for kid-friendly, ad-free websites your students can use
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2nd - 4th
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