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4th grade social studies thematic unit plans on sale
Mapping Skills with Google Earth: Latitude, Longitude and Time Zones Gr. 3-5
This is the chapter slice "Latitude, Longitude and Time Zones" from the full lesson plan "Mapping Skills with Google Earth"About the FULL RESOURCE:Students will learn in-depth how to read and create maps with our engaging resource designed for students in grades three to five. Students will expand their knowledge of the elements on a map by exploring the lines of latitude, longitude and time zones. Then, students will learn about geographical and cultural features by exploring topographic and ch
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3rd - 5th
Dinosaurs, Teaching Lesson PowerPoint
Fun and reduced price! Tons of great images, animation and information! Will be a fun introduction for students AND teachers! Bring life into your classroom. This took a lot of work to complete, and it is a lot of fun to go through. Included is general information on dinosaurs (appropriate for younger grade levels) and specific information on the most popular dinosaurs (T-Rex, Raptors, etc.) Enjoy!lectures, lesson plans, units, teaching, dinosaurs, pre-historic, kids, fun
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PreK - 8th
The Three Sisters - Indigenous Agriculture Reading Comprehension
Description · Learn about Indigenous Agricultural Practices with this easy-prep, reading comprehension unit. It includes visuals, vocabulary cards, a nonfiction text, graphic organizers, close reading, math activities and more. It´s great for boosting vocabulary development and supporting literacy skills while learning about culture and community.13 Page UnitTeacher Friendly Features · This resource has been teacher-tested and approved, downloads in a secure PDF file, has an easy prep format, i
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2nd - 4th
Veterans Day icebreaker game BUNDLE main ideas activity independent work middle
Veterans Day independent work BUNDLE, Veterans Day activities game BUNDLE icebreaker game, worksheet activities. Have a fun time with this Activity Pack for Classroom speech activity for icebreaker games. This game is great for all ages 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th grade, Kid Education, early finishers, homeschool, Nursery school, Primary school, Junior high school, high school, and Middle school. It includes Printables Logic Puzzles for Kids, Mazes, word searches, Would you rather, Me
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4th - 12th
MEDIEVAL TIMES - Provincial Curriculum Gr. 4
Our unit covers the Grade 4 Provincial Curriculum expectations. Travel back to Medieval Times to meet the Crusaders. Learn about the Feudal System, Muhammad, the spread of Islam, and the Christian Church. The origins of modern western civilization lie in the Middle Ages. It was a period of upheaval, change, and assimilation and the foundations of our present-day systems of law, commerce and banking, religion, education, government and social institutions were built by vigorous and creative peopl
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4th
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Mapping Skills with Google Earth: Basics of Map Reading Gr. 3-5
**This is the chapter slice "Basics of Map Reading" from the full lesson plan "Mapping Skills with Google Earth"** About the FULL RESOURCE:Students will learn in-depth how to read and create maps with our engaging resource designed for students in grades three to five. Students will expand their knowledge of the elements on a map by exploring the lines of latitude, longitude and time zones. Then, students will learn about geographical and cultural features by exploring topographic and choropleth
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3rd - 5th
Songkran: New Years in Southeast Asia TDA ELA Packet 4th-5th
Songkran & The Legend of the Four-Faced King: An Engaging Learning Package (Grades 4 and 5)Immerse your students in the vibrant world of Songkran, the Southeast Asian New Year celebration! This comprehensive packet combines informative text, engaging activities, and a fascinating Lao folktale to create a fun and educational learning experience.What's Included:Informative Passage: A kid-friendly reading passage (5th Grade level) explores the history, traditions, and cultural significance of S
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4th - 6th
Asian Canadian Heritage in French - Canadians Pennant Banner Project
These research pennant banners are a fantastic way to engage your kiddos during Asian American & pacific Islanders Heritage Month. You can use these notable Asian Canadians research pennant banners as an independent research project or during a whole-class lesson. This resource includes research flags for 10 influential Asian CanadianThere are 3 different research pennant banner options to choose from:With an image & space for informationWithout an image & space for informationWithou
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1st - 6th
Ancient Egypt - Unit of work
This is a whole unit of work that is enough for 1 lesson each week for 7 weeks, with an extra activity included.These are available as individual lessons if you wish only one section. Please check out each individual lesson to find out what is included in each lesson .All lessons include a powerpoint with the key information and activities to follow. The activities have been made from the powerpoint so all of the answers are there to find.I normally print of the powerpoint for the children to he
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2nd - 6th
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Anderson Shelter project
This is a full terms worth of lessons. Session 1 - Background on Anderson shelters.Session 2 - To practise making joints (using artstraws).Session 3 - Evaluate previous shelters and create a prototype.Session 4 - Start making an Anderson shelter - frame of the shelter.Session 5 - Carry on making an Anderson shelter - frame/ door.Session 6 - Put on final touches to the Anderson shelter - paper to cover the frame to represent turf - could add art straws to represent corrugated steel.Session 7 - Ev
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3rd - 6th
PERU AND THE INCREDIBLE INCAS Gr. 4-6
Give your students the opportunity to review modern Peru with mapping and research activities and along with an intensive study of the Incas. To stimulate student interest, start with a short film, video or a few pictures. Brainstorm and list on a chart what students have learned from this brief introduction and viewing. Many of the research topics could be used at activity centres. Begin or end each session with student presentations of individual or small group activities. These presentations
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4th - 6th
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NEW!! What is Veterans Day? Worksheet (Distance Learning)
What is Veterans Day? Why is it an important American holiday? I have found that so many of my students don't seem to understand what Veterans day is all about. Unfortunately, each year a growing number of students see this holiday as just another day off from school. This is why I have made it my mission to create resources to guide students to a greater understanding of the importance of honoring our veterans on Veterans Day and throughout the year.This worksheet provides a great opportuni
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3rd - 8th
Geography Water Planning Unit Biology Africa Care For The Environment
A great unit looking at our dependence on water.Lots of ideas and planning. Great for a project or a focus week.Interesting powerpoints.Focus on Africa and the droughts over there.sample ideas.planning Session 110/10/05· to obtain information from maps and an atlas· about world weather patterns· about physical and human features· I can find the wettest places in the world· I can mark the main deserts of the world on a map· I can use the laptop to draw temperature and rainfall graphs for d
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3rd - 6th
John Lennon The Beatles Vietnam War Modern History Planning US History
Nice little unit on modern history.Some nice powerpoints.Sample:Using Notebooks – answer questions.Who was John Lennon?What can you find out about him?Birthday Family Friends Community MusicIs he still alive? If not, when, where and how did he die?Why is he famous? Rdg AF 2WALT investigate the life of John LennonWILF you can record information carefully about J L.Using questions, investigate life of J LWhat kind of childhood did John Lennon have?Recall information we know about Lennon
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3rd - 6th
DISCOVERING MAPS & GLOBES Gr. 2-6
Introduce the salient concepts to beginners that reinforce skills in working with maps and globes. Designed for students with differentiated learning levels; including children who have had no experience in formal map & globe skills often experience difficulties when faced with geography as a subject at an intermediate level. The material in this package may be of benefit to children in junior and early intermediate grades as well. The activities are designed with participation in mind encou
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2nd - 6th
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Mapping Skills with Google Earth: Mapping Cultural Features Gr. 3-5
**This is the chapter slice "Mapping Cultural Features" from the full lesson plan "Mapping Skills with Google Earth"** About the FULL RESOURCE:Students will learn in-depth how to read and create maps with our engaging resource designed for students in grades three to five. Students will expand their knowledge of the elements on a map by exploring the lines of latitude, longitude and time zones. Then, students will learn about geographical and cultural features by exploring topographic and chorop
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3rd - 5th
CANADIAN MOSAIC Gr. 3-7
**THIS IS AN INSTANT DOWNLOAD**
Canadian Mosaic is a collection of activities designed to give students the opportunity to explore Canadian content through a variety of subject areas.
• Music • Mapping • Research
• Crafts • Collecting • Brainstorming
• Literature • Writing • Inventing
Set up a permanent Canada Centre where students can work and readily obtain materials they need to complete the activities. Materials that can be included in the centre are atlases, blank maps of Canada, music
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3rd - 6th
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CANADA Gr. 4-8
Our unit has been designed so that it is suitable for use in a classroom or enrichment centre. A wide range of activities at various levels of difficulty are provided. Some of the subjects covered in this unit include early Canadian settlements, job opportunities, important Canadian people and the important contribution they made to Canada, Canadian inventions, etc. Students can design their own trivia board game using questions about Canada and then include this in your resource centre as an ac
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4th - 8th
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Mapping Skills with Google Earth: Map the World Gr. 3-5
**This is the chapter slice "Map the World" from the full lesson plan "Mapping Skills with Google Earth"** About the FULL RESOURCE:Students will learn in-depth how to read and create maps with our engaging resource designed for students in grades three to five. Students will expand their knowledge of the elements on a map by exploring the lines of latitude, longitude and time zones. Then, students will learn about geographical and cultural features by exploring topographic and choropleth maps. F
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3rd - 5th
Mapping Skills with Google Earth: Mapping Geographical Features Gr. 3-5
This is the chapter slice "Mapping Geographical Features" from the full lesson plan "Mapping Skills with Google Earth"About the FULL RESOURCE:Students will learn in-depth how to read and create maps with our engaging resource designed for students in grades three to five. Students will expand their knowledge of the elements on a map by exploring the lines of latitude, longitude and time zones. Then, students will learn about geographical and cultural features by exploring topographic and choropl
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3rd - 5th
Mapping Skills with Google Earth: Map Your Country Gr. 3-5
**This is the chapter slice "Map Your Country" from the full lesson plan "Mapping Skills with Google Earth"** About the FULL RESOURCE:Students will learn in-depth how to read and create maps with our engaging resource designed for students in grades three to five. Students will expand their knowledge of the elements on a map by exploring the lines of latitude, longitude and time zones. Then, students will learn about geographical and cultural features by exploring topographic and choropleth maps
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3rd - 5th
TUNING IN…TO ME Gr. 4-5
Start the year off right encouraging your students to interact using their creativity and knowledge! The ideas and activities included in this unit are designed to encourage creativity and peer interaction and to develop thinking skills. Included in this resource are ideas to welcome your students back to school in the “Hello September” section. Take individual photos of your students and use the ideas in the section “Smile Everyone” to find ways to incorporate these photos throughout the school
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4th - 5th
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Let's Learn About Memorial Day! Close Reading Activity
Fabulous resource that works so well with my students before the Memorial Day holiday!Memorial Day is an important American holiday which honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. This worksheet is a wonderful introduction for your students to the history and meaning of this important American holiday.This worksheet can be used as a supplement to a unit or lesson plan on Memorial Day or American patriotism in any classroom setting.An informational text, short answer
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3rd - 7th
Mega Presidential Bundle
With resources for George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt- you could almost feel like a President yourself! Reading review questions, vocabulary, trifles for information reference and more!
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2nd - 5th
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