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3rd grade social studies thematic unit plans for Easel Activities
13 Colonies Activities & Unit: Passages Worksheets Maps Colonial Times Project
Take a step back to Colonial America with these fun 13 Colonies activities. Students will enjoy learning about life in 13 Colonies with this COMPLETE unit that includes three different levels of reading passages, organizers, map activities, unit test, a flipbook, vocabulary posters, and so much more! The passages focus on each region related to people, natural resources, climate, daily life, crops, houses, schooling, and economy. There are reading passages and activities for three different reg
Grades:
2nd - 5th
3rd 4th 5th Grade Non Fiction Close Reading Christmas Holidays Around the World
Use these close reading passages to keep rigor and learning alive in your classroom, even as winter break approaches! These passages have a reading level between 860 to 1120 and are great for small group/guided reading. I have always found there tends to be a lot of Holidays around the World information for the younger grades, but not so much for the intermediate grades. Each passage includes 4 comprehension questions where students are asked to go back into their text and underline the suppor
Grades:
3rd - 5th
American Revolutionary War Reading Passages Activities Worksheets Complete Unit
Making teaching about the American Revolutionary War fun with these engaging and hands-on American Revolutionary War activities! This resource highlights the causes, main events, important people, and results of the Revolutionary War all in one!**Newly Updated with Three Different Levels of Reading Passages**Students will learn about the American Revolutionary War. This unit includes lots of hands-on activities for students related to the causes, events, battles, influential people, and major re
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Westward Expansion Fun Activities Reading Passages Flip Book Maps Lewis & Clark
Visit the Wild West with these Westward Expansion with comprehension reading passages and activities about Lewis & Clark, Louisiana Purchase, Gold Rush, Erie Canal, Pony Express, and the Oregon Trail. With information about:Westward ExpansionLouisiana PurchaseErie CanalThe AlamoPony ExpressOregon TrailGold RushLewis and Clark ExpeditionImportant Inventions: Telegraph, Steam Locomotive, and SteamboatThis unit on the Westward includes reading passages, comprehension questions, character studie
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Day of the Dead Activities & Craft Reading Passages Flip Book Día de los Muertos
These fun activities were created to teach students about Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday celebrated in November each year. This is the perfect resource for teachers looking to engage their students in a fun and educational way. The Day of the Dead is a time to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have passed away, while embracing the joy and beauty of life.What's Inside:Reading PassagesSymbols of the Day of the DeadComprehension QuestionsInformation about
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Ancient Rome Activities Unit Passages Worksheets Map Timeline Civilizations
Our Ancient Rome activities pack has comprehension passages for students to learn about geography of Italy, daily life in Ancient Rome, Roman gladiators, the Colosseum, Julius Caesar, Roman Republic, roads, and much more! Inside you'll find lots of engaging activities, from vocabulary activities to, a timeline, map activity, to a government chart.What's inside:Geography of ItalyLegend of Romulus and RemusRoman Daily LifeMediterranean DietCenter CourtyardsReligious RomansRoman RepublicFarmers, Me
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Ancient Greece Activities Map Geography Worksheets Olympics Athens vs Sparta
Our Ancient Greece activities pack has information about geography, daily life in Ancient Greece, Athens and Sparta, ancient Olympics, Democracy, religion, Greek theater, and culture. This unit is filled with reading passages with comprehension questions, hands-on activities, vocabulary posters, timeline, map activity, quiz, and much more!Inside you'll find information about:A Great CivilizationGeography of GreeceEarly Greek CivilizationsThe MinoansThe MycenaeansA Tough Life Life in AthensLife i
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Second Grade Social Studies-Common Core Economics Unit
This is an economics unit for second grade that is aligned with Second Grade Common Core Social Studies Standard E.1.1-1.6. This unit includes almost everything you need to teach this standard. There are lesson plans for you, a student book, a study guide, a test, a take home project with a parent letter, a wallet and money and a classroom game. This is a 10 day unit.
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Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Second Grade Social Studies/Reading- Common Core/Biographies/American Heroes
This is a 11-15 day Social Studies and Reading Integrated unit to teach Biographies. The people included are : George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Harriet Tubman, Susan B. Anthony, Alexander Graham Bell, Helen Keller, Amelia Earhart, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Ruby Bridges. This unit includes lesson plans, a student book with a reading passage on each person, comprehension questions, a time line and a QR Code for each person. Also included are a study guide and comprehension test with answe
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
The Great Kapok Tree Rainforest Unit Resources with Easel Activities
The Great Kapok Tree Rainforest Unit and Resources. Rainforest activities go with the book The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry. Includes: features of the rainforest, useful websites, art projects, vocabulary with a fun crossword puzzle, main idea and summarizing activity, graphic organizer, story elements and plot diagram, fun facts about the kapok tree, rainforest animals, how can I save the rainforest, chocolate cocoa recipe, math activity, science activity making a terrarium, geography sheet
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Earth Day Activities Bundle
Third Grade Social Studies- Citizenship 3.C&G 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, & C&G 2.1, 2.2, 2.3
Looking for Good Citizens! This is a 9 day complete unit to teach Common Core Social Studies Standards 3.C&G 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, and .C&G 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3. This unit teaches:
-How our government was formed
-The three branches of government with a focus on local government
-Understand the duties of local government
-How to be responsible citizens politically, socially and economically
-How to take care of the natural resources in our community
-How to be involved in Civic Engagement in our s
Grades:
3rd
Black History Month
This Black History Month unit introduces your students to the accomplishments of 28 different African Americans through "biography briefs". They make a fabulous Black History Month bulletin board display and are the perfect place to begin class discussions and/or student research. There are 28 cards included- one for each day in February!
This packet is designed to give your students an overview of the impact that African Americans have made in the areas of politics, civil rights, music, spor
Grades:
K - 10th
Also included in: Black History Month Biography BUNDLE
Branches of Government 2nd and 3rd Grade
Six pages of informative text focusing on the three branches of government. Simple text and diagrams explain how each branch works alone and with the other branches. A diagram gives a simple explanation of how an idea becomes a law.
The text is followed by “What did you Learn?” activities and a short writing exercise where students choose the branch of government and job that they might be suited for.
Included: 15 Student Pages; 7 Answer Keys
Text and Diagrams:
Our Government, the Three Br
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
NATIVE AMERICANS (all 4 units)-Social Studies Notebooking-With Reading Passages!
Interactive Social Studies Notebooks are wonderful, and fun, ways to introduce your students to geography!I've been using notebooks in Social Studies for several years now, and I love it! My units involve a lot of reading, and even includes mini-books and reading passages! These mini-books have foldables and other activities that focus on reading skills, such as summarizing, looking for main idea and details, highlighting important information, taking notes, etc. My students have loved watching
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
Rosa Parks- Black History Month
This resource includes a biography of Rosa Parks written on 3 different reading levels, 1 page of text dependent questions (perfect for class discussion and/or writing prompts) and 1 page for students to complete independantly (using evidence from the article to support their answers).
This resource was was designed to maximize student success since it is offered on three different levels of text and vocabulary complexity. The differentiation is done for you! Students can be given their ind
Grades:
1st - 4th
Interactive Notebook - Geography Unit - Social Studies - With Reading Passages!
Interactive social studies notebooks are wonderful, and fun, ways to introduce your students to geography!I've been using notebooks in Social Studies for several years now, and I love it! My units involve a lot of reading, and even includes mini-books and reading passages! These mini-books have foldables and other activities that focus on reading skills, such as summarizing, looking for main idea and details, highlighting important information, taking notes, etc. My students have loved watching
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Legend of the Indian Paintbrush Native American Read Aloud Book Study Companion
The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush Read Aloud Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book by Tomie dePaola (book not included).This 52-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below : 52 Pages Total Include:1. Table of Contents2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 3. continued4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions 5. con
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Holiday Celebrations Around the World
This is a two week unit to study how different countries celebrate Christmas and other holidays. This unit focuses on Australia, Mexico, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Israel (Hanukkah) and England. This unit is 74 pages and includes lesson plans, a printable student book with information pages. Each information page includes a reading passage as well as a QR code so students can scan with a mobile device and go to the internet to find out more about each country. There is also a page of q
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
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Interactive Notebook: 13 AMERICAN COLONIES-Colonial America w/ Reading Passages!
Interactive Social Studies Notebooks are wonderful, and fun, ways to introduce your students to the 13 Colonies!I've been using notebooking in Social Studies for almost a year now, and I love it! My notebooking units involve a lot of close reading, and will focus on reading skills, such as summarizing, looking for main idea and details, highlighting important information, taking notes, etc. My students have loved watching their notebooks grow throughout the school year and enjoy looking back at
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Johnny Appleseed Activities Nonfiction Reading Passage Comprehension Questions
In this no prep activities packet, you will download a Johnny Appleseed nonfiction reading passage along with comprehension questions and a cloze activity from the reading passage. You will also receive a vocabulary review worksheet with 12 vocabulary words and definitions. Finally, you will receive 7 lined writing papers. For your convenience, you will download both TPT digital EASEL and printable PDF resource formats.☛ Please click on the PREVIEW above.This packet goes well with your Johnny A
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Ancient Civilizations Reading Passages Free Resource Worksheets Activities
Ancient Civilizations Freebie Sampler (Reading Passages)StudentSavvy Reading Passage & Expository Text Resources! It contains a total of 2 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with Directions for Student Annotations! Reading Comprehension Questions also included! This resource contains printables from Ancient Civilizations Reading Passages!Try these reading passage resources with your students for FREE! This product contains printables from Ancient Egypt & Ancient India__
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Compass Rose Worksheets & Activities with Cardinal Directions Worksheets & Games
Take the confusion OUT of the compass with this stellar lesson! The Compass Rose Lesson Plan includes everything you need to teach the tricky compass rose, cardinal directions, and intermediate directions without the headache. With 7 activities, games, and crafts, you have everything you need for your students to nail this concept. Save time planning and hit your learning targets with this great lesson.Here are some ways teachers have used this resource:✔ Get your students moving around the room
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in: Economics Unit and Geography Unit Bundle - Social Studies Curriculum
South America Unit Study | Animals of South America | Animal Facts Activity
South American animal cards that can be used in continent study boxes or centers or for a unit study on South America. 12 animals are included in the set including: Vampire bat, armadillo, toucan, Galapagos tortoise, alpaca, piranha, poison frog, squirrel monkey, giant anteater, jaguar, capybara, and the sloth.. Each card is double sided. The front has a realistic photo with basic information and the back has a mini-article featuring interesting and unique information about each animal. There is
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Medieval Times - Middle Ages Reading Comprehension Passages Free Resource
Medieval Times - Middle Ages Freebie Sampler (Reading Passages)StudentSavvy Reading Passage & Expository Text Resources! It contains a total of 2 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with Directions for Student Annotations! Reading Comprehension Questions also included! This resource contains printables from Medieval Times Reading Passages!Try these reading passage resources with your students for FREE! This product contains printables from West Africa & Medieval Europe__
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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Importance of learning social studies
Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.
Benefits of learning social studies
Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.
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On TPT, social studies resources come in various formats, from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of social studies concepts, or to reteach a tricky topic. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning social studies will be so much easier.
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If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital social studies resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you’re teaching students about America’s democratic process, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., how to read maps, or World War II, we’ve got you covered.
Social studies resources on TPT offer informative lessons, engaging texts, intriguing facts, interactive puzzles, and enjoyable trivia games. These grade-specific resources ensure that all students can access age-appropriate materials that stimulate their minds and enhance their creative thinking abilities.
For instance, first graders can explore worksheets on senses and emotions, followed by a coloring page featuring Harriet Tubman. Older students can test their knowledge with quizzes on statistics and capital cities, then delve into the history of the Underground Railroad through an informational sheet or enjoy a word search focused on civil rights leaders. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, our social studies pages provide endless opportunities for students to explore the world in captivating ways.
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