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Social studies Common Core W.3.2 thematic unit plans
Holidays Around The World | Christmas In Germany | Comprehension, Crafts & More!
We are thrilled to introduce our Germany in Christmas Resource Packet from our best selling "Holidays Around the World" series, designed to bring the magic of Christmas in Germany into your classroom. This no prep holidays printables package is a fantastic opportunity for your students to embark on a cultural journey and learn about holiday traditions from around the world.Understanding and appreciating celebrations from different cultures is not only educational but also incredibly enriching. I
Grades:
K - 4th
Primary Economics Unit: Wants, Needs, Goods and Services (Financial Literacy)
It is never too early for students to begin learning about economics. This primary economics unit guides students through topics such as the difference between wants & needs, goods & services, producers & consumers, choice, cost & benefit, and saving & budgeting. This resource has been updated to include both print and digital options to save you time and prep! Find everything you need in one place.Please click the preview button for more details!What's Included::: Wants &
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1st - 3rd
BUNDLE: Africa Unit Studies Resources | Africa Unit Activities
This bundle will help provide a ton a resources to make your exploration of the African continent effective and fun! These resources are packed with great information, photos, and activities to really round out your Africa unit study! Learn about animals, plants, countries, landmarks, and landforms of the huge continent of Africa! All these resources have versions using both the metric system and the imperial measurement system.Check out other Continent Bundles:South America Unit Study Resource
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Grades:
4th - 6th
BUNDLE: South America Unit Studies Resources | South America Unit Activities
Explore the continent of South America with your class with this bundle of fabulous resources! Learn about the plants, animals, countries, landmarks, landforms, and maps of this continent. Enjoy!Check out other Continent Bundles:South America Unit Study Resource BundleNorth America Unit Study Resources BundleAsia Unit Study Resource BundleEurope Unit Study Resource BundleAfrica Unit Study Resource BundleAntarctica Unit Study Resource BundleAustralia Unit Study Resources BundleYou Might Also Enjo
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Grades:
4th - 6th
NGSS:
4-ESS2-2
BUNDLE: European Unit Studies Resources | Europe Unit Activities
Explore Europe with these set of informative and helpful resources that cover so much basic info about Europe. Learn about landmarks and landforms, maps, animals, plants, countries, culture, and traditions in these fabulous resources!Check out other Continent Bundles:South America Unit Study Resource BundleNorth America Unit Study Resources BundleAsia Unit Study Resource BundleEurope Unit Study Resource BundleAfrica Unit Study Resource BundleAntarctica Unit Study Resource BundleAustralia Unit St
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Grades:
4th - 6th
NGSS:
4-ESS2-2
BUNDLE: Asia Unit Studies Resources | Asia Unit Activities
Explore the continent of Asia with your class with this amazing bundle of resources! Learn about the animals, plants, countries, landmarks, landforms, and maps of Asia! What a great jumping place for your Asia Unit!Asia Unit Test included as the bonus file.Check out other Continent Bundles:South America Unit Study Resource BundleNorth America Unit Study Resources BundleAsia Unit Study Resource BundleEurope Unit Study Resource BundleAfrica Unit Study Resource BundleAntarctica Unit Study Resource
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Grades:
4th - 6th
NGSS:
4-ESS2-2
Third Grade Reading, Language, Writing- Unit 4B, Our Government
Following the Common Core Curriculum Map for Third Grade Unit 4 from Commoncore.org, this two week unit focuses on the theme Our Government (Preamble).
Activities for reading, language, poetry and writing are included for these third grade standards: RI.1, RI.2, RI.3, RI.4, RI.5, RI.6, RI.7, RI.8, RI.10, RF.4.b, W.2, W.10, SL.1.c L.2.g, L.4.b, L.4.d
Suggested integration: social studies unit on Government.
Literary Texts: none
Informational Text: Shhh! We're Writing the Constitution (Fritz)
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3rd
Also included in:Â Third Grade Reading, Language, Writing Bundle, Units 1-6
Project Based Learning: All About Me
The All About Me PBL Unit will guide you and your students through the entire PBL process:- Project Launch and Create Student Buy-In- Access Background Knowledge - Learn and Investigate- Product Planning and Design- Present/Reflect/EvaluateTeachers that are doing book buddies or math buddies, this PBL is for you!  This Big and Little Buddy, “All About Me” project is for Kindergarten-Fifth grade classrooms, and comes with individual teacher guides and materials for K-1 (little buddies) and 2-5 (b
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PreK - 5th
BUNDLE: North America Unit Studies Resources | North America Unit Activities
Check out this fabulous set of products to help you and your students study the continent of North America. Learn about the plants and animals that live there, the landmarks and landforms you can visit, the countries, and make a detailed map with your students. Each one is packed with information, high-quality photos, and activities. I also made sure to include sets using both the metric and imperial measurement systems so that no matter where you live or what system your students use- you can u
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Grades:
4th - 6th
NGSS:
4-ESS2-2
BUNDLE: Australia Unit Study Resources
Explore Australia with these set of informative and helpful resources that cover so much basic info about Australia. Learn about landmarks and landforms, maps, animals, plants, countries, culture, and traditions in these fabulous resources! All these resources are offered using both the metric system and the imperial system.Check out other Continent Bundles:South America Unit Study Resource BundleNorth America Unit Study Resources BundleAsia Unit Study Resource BundleEurope Unit Study Resource B
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Grades:
4th - 6th
NGSS:
4-ESS2-2
Inventions Project Based Learning | Digital & Printable | Google
Who doesn't dream of creating your own invention and making tons of money on it? What better way to get students to use real-life skills such as reading, math, writing, speaking and listening skills than with this high-interest, engaging Create Your Own Invention project? With this project, students will get an opportunity to design their own invention and try to persuade their audience to invest in their product. This project-based learning activity is designed to supplement your practical livi
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2nd - 5th
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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
Also included in:Â BUNDLE: South America Unit Studies Resources | South America Unit Activities
AMERICAN FLAG and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Reading & Writing
This 28-page product includes everything you need to teach about the American Flag: 6 reading comprehension worksheets (varying levels) with answer keys; 3 writing prompts (opinion, informative, narrative) in 3 formats with revising and editing checklists; 2 hands-on flag activities (timeline, create your own flag); Pledge of Allegiance vocabulary mini-unit (hands-on activity, vocabulary cards, test); and 12 video links (over 90 minutes of video footage)!This would be a great way to integrate S
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Holidays Around the World Unit - 15 Holidays Traditions around the World Writing
Take a trip to learn about holidays around the world with this highly engaging unit. This World Holiday Unit includes everything you need to save time and skyrocket engagement during social studies. This bundle includes 15 lessons and over 250 pages of activities, projects, games, and crafts to learn about 15 world holidays celebrated in dozens of countries. Simply print or assign, and GO! All lessons are equipped with easy instructions and ready-to-use activities. Here are a few of the MANY ski
Grades:
2nd - 4th
CHINA Geography & Culture Nonfiction CLOSE READING Pack 1st, 2nd & 3rd Grade
CHINA GEOGRAPHY & CULTURE for 1st, 2nd & 3rd GradeNonfiction Passages for Early Elementary with Text Dependent Questions directly under the passages!Fun Reading Comprehension Questions and activities! You and your students will love these short nonfiction passages! Use these high interest articles to engage students and create excitement about reading and writing!Teach students how to use informational text features.Nonfiction text features include heading, bold words, pictures and label
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Australia Unit Study | Animals of Australia | Animal Facts Activity
Australian animal cards that can be used in continent study boxes or centers or for a unit study on Australia. 12 animals are featured in the set including the koala, kangaroo, wombat, dingo, crocodile, platypus, Tasmanian devil, kookaburra, bandicoot, emu, sugar glider, and echidna. 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 a printable student booklet
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â Continent Unit Studies From Around the World
Asia Unit Study | Animals of Asia | Animal Facts Activity
A set of vivid Asian animal cards that can be used in continent study boxes or centers or for a unit study on Asia. 12 animals are featured in the set including: bengal tiger, Asian elephant, tapir, panda, cobra, macaque, camel, red panda, ibis, orangutan, peacock, and Burmese python. 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 a printable student booklet
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â Continent Unit Studies From Around the World
Africa Unit Study | Animals of Africa | Animal Facts Activity
African animal cards that can be used in continent study boxes or centers or for a unit study on Africa. 12 animals are featured in the set including: zebra, lion, giraffe, baboon, oryx antelope, hyena, hippo, rhino, crocodile, wildebeest, warthog, and African elephants. 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. The best part is a printable student booklet with
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â Continent Unit Studies From Around the World
Europe Unit Study | Animals of Europe | Animal Facts Activity
Europe animal cards that can be used in continent study boxes or centers or for a unit study on Europe. 12 animals are featured in the set including: arctic fox, reindeer, wild boar, long-eared bat, hedgehog, Eurasian wolf, wolverine, badger, pine marten, saiga, karakurt spider, and puffin. 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 a printable student b
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â Continent Unit Studies From Around the World
Antarctica Unit Study | Animals of Antarctica | Animal Facts Activity
This product contains 12 Antarctic animal cards that can be used in continent study boxes or centers or for a unit study on Antarctica. 12 animals are included in the set. 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. The best part is a printable student booklet with a coloring page for each animal and space for yours students to write a few facts about each animal.
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â BUNDLE: Antarctica Unit Study Resources | Antarctica Unit Activities
"What Was the Titanic?" by Stephanie Sabol Unit
This book is a historical account of what happened to the Titanic. It covers the history of the ship, that fateful night it sank, and the aftermath.This unit contains everything needed to thoroughly cover this book:1. Vocabulary/Spelling words and activities2. Discussion questions for each chapter3. Vocabulary tests4. Modified vocabulary and spelling tests5. Writing assignments6. Activities/worksheets7. Reading comprehension test8. Answer keysThis unit would also be ideal for homeschool instruc
Grades:
3rd - 6th
ESL | Historical Perspectives or Point of View Unit: The First Thanksgiving
This is a fully-editable PPT and Word Document listing.Focus Language Goals/StandardsThe Language of Social StudiesExplain by comparing and contrasting important details and perspectives.Argue by stating a claim and supporting it with reasons and relevant evidence.In this 8 lesson, 12 day, unit - students will learn about two perspectives on one historical event: The Wampanoag and Pilgrim perspectives of the First Thanksgiving. Students will understand that…There is a difference between facts an
Grades:
2nd - 8th
3rd/4th Integrated Art & Poetry Unit- Orca Whales & Native Americans
A wonderful integrated Orca Whale Unit
Subject areas: Social Studies, Visual Arts, Writing
Approximate time needed: 10 45-60 minute blocks.
Included:
10 individual lesson plans
Accompanying assessments, worksheets and rubrics
full color photos of actual student work samples
Integrated Unit Summary/Introduction
The main concepts contained in this lesson promote learning about the relationship between Orca Whales and Native Americans in the Pacific Northwest. This unit integrates geography, v
Grades:
2nd - 4th
50 State Brochure Unit Project BUNDLE -Modified - Research - Rubric - RACE Essay
This listing is for all of the products related to the modified 50 State brochure research project. It is editable and can be used for any state. This can be used as a research writing unit and/or a Social Studies unit. -50 States Research Brochure Template, Checklist, and Rubric -State Region Essay Graphic Organizer-Important Person from My State Graphic Organizer I used this project with my 3rd LLD & Resource Room classes. The timeline will vary depending on your students, but we spent on
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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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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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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