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2nd grade U.S. History unit plans
Communities Change Over Time | Past and Present | Then and Now History Lessons
In this unit students will focus on the changes that communities go through over time by learning about changes in environment, business, education, communication, and transportation. The study of local history comes alive through the use of artifacts and documents.This is the PRINTABLE VERSION, the DIGITAL VERSION is available here.In this unit you will find:•Unit Overview: A unit overview with eight days of lessons, including read-aloud and video suggestions.• Then and Now Interview Assignmen
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2nd - 4th
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Immigration Project with Ellis Island Activities and Social Studies Lapbook
Immigration Unit {Lapbook, Close Reading, & Text Dependent Questions}This resource includes all you need for a two-week study of Immigration in the United States. No extra research on your part is needed!NEW: DIGITAL MENU ADDED for distance learning! Take this entire project digital with a clickable PDF menu to all reading passages, text dependent questions, and a digital flipbook as the culminating project.Included in this resource: Unit Preparation★ Suggestions and tips from a teacher
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2nd - 5th
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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
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Long Ago and Today Comparing the Past and Present
My students and I love learning about life long ago and comparing the past to the present! I love that this Long Ago and Today social studies unit easily integrates with our ELA “ALL ABOUT” informative writing unit. By the end of the unit, students will understand that…They know a lot about differing topics and can write focused information to teach others.They can gather data from various sources like books, websites, videos, and other media sources. They use this knowledge to help them tell mo
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K - 2nd
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The Star Spangled Banner Unit- Music Presentation- Literacy/History Connections
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1st - 12th
Black History Month Activities
Black History Month Activities - These Ruby Bridges, Jackie Robinson, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks Activities are designed for younger students. Your students will love learning about these figures in Black History and about their impact on the world. The simple reader, write and draw activities, and cut and paste activities will be perfect to teach your young students about Ruby Bridges, Rosa Parks and Jackie Robinson during Black History Month. These Black history Month Activities
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PreK - 2nd
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2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum History Unit Communities
This unit looks at communities in the past and the present. It allows you to show your students how your own community started and where it is today. There are activities that discuss how we live now compared to the past. Look below to see what is included! GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS LINKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PDF DOWNLOAD ON THE GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS PAGEDigital files available to download via Google Slides and FormsWant to see a sample lesson? CLICK HERE FOR A LESSON FREEBIE6 Lesson Plans5 Reading
Grades:
1st - 4th
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Also included in: 2nd Grade Social Studies Communities Curriculum YEAR LONG Bundle Units
3rd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Michigan History Unit
The third 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.Lessons are typically taught over a two day span. Standards covered included.GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS LINKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PDF DOWNLOAD ON THE GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS PAGEUnit has been updated to include links to copy files from Google Drive which can be used in distance learning, virtual learning, Google classroom, etc.Check out
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: 3rd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Michigan YEAR LONG Units
Lewis and Clark: Famous American Mini Unit {PowerPoint & Printables}
Lewis and Clark: Famous American Mini Unit {PowerPoint & Printables}
This is a weeklong unit on Famous Americans Lewis and Clark! Unit covers Lewis and Clark as explorers on the famous Lewis and Clark Expedition. Unit also covers Native American Sacagawea and ways she helped Lewis and Clark on the expedition. Students will enjoy coloring the Louisiana Purchase, comparing and contrasting their life to Lewis and Clark's, cut & paste Lewis and Clark timeline activity, describe the famous e
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1st - 3rd
Inventors and Inventions Unit | Print and Digital
Looking for an interactive way to teach your students about inventors and inventions? This best selling unit will keep your students engaged and wanting to learn more. This includes hands-on activities and high-interest reading passages. This now has a link on page 2 allowing use in Google Classroom. Students can complete several of the activities online. This makes it ideal for distance learning.This no-prep unit covers the following 20 inventors:Mary AndersonAlexander Graham BellLouis BrailleG
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K - 5th
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Also included in: Inventors and Inventions BUNDLE | Print and Digital
Black History Month | Black American Inventors | Print and Digital
Looking for an engaging unit to teach your students about black American inventors? This Black American Inventors unit contains hands-on activities as well as reading comprehension activities. These activities can be used in your Social Studies and Reading/LA block. Note: This unit now contains a link on page 2 that allows you to make a copy for use in Google Classroom. This is ideal for classroom use AND distance learning!!!Individuals in this unit include:Patricia BathBenjamin BannekerGeorge W
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Black History Month BUNDLE: Inventors | Print and Digital
Thomas Jefferson: Famous American Mini Unit {PowerPoint & Printables}
Thomas Jefferson: Famous American Mini Unit {PowerPoint & Printables}
This is a weeklong unit on Famous American Thomas Jefferson! Unit covers Thomas Jefferson as the 3rd President of the United States and his contribution to the Declaration of Independence. Students will compare and contrast their life to Thomas Jefferson, cut & paste Thomas Jefferson timeline activity, describe Thomas Jefferson using character traits, write a mini biography report on Thomas Jefferson, and more!
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Pioneer Unit / Oregon Trail Game
Do you love the game Oregon Trail? This unit includes a whole class version of the game!
This is a Problem Based Learning Unit all about the pioneers of our great nation. I created this unit for my second graders, but you could use it for older children too. This unit is very detailed. It integrates ELA skills, social studies, history, and provides the opportunity for creativity as well as FUN!
The children get to "go along" in the journey. This unit has three parts. Check out the Preview Fil
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2nd - 5th
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Biographies-Portraits from American History
Biographies are an excellent way to meet Common Core Standards for informational texts while integrating your Social Studies Standards. This unit has many possible uses. You can mix and match these 41 biographies by time period, social studies theme, or accomplishment. Some suggestions are: U.S. Presidents, The American Revolution, The Civil War, Westward Expansion, The Civil Rights Movement, Explorers, Inventors, Pioneers, Black History, and Women’s History.This unit includes:-Suggested Uses-Bi
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2nd - 5th
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Immigration and Ellis Island, Crafts included, No Prep!
This product is great when studying Immigration to America – Ellis Island. It includes a wide variety of activities easy to use and engaging for kids! My classroom loved them! This can be used in whole groups, small groups, or as independent work. It includes:Cut and paste activity on immigrants’ journeyDraw immigrants’ journeyEllis Island facts recording sheetTwo Informational/ reading textsReasons to move - recording sheetAll about Ellis Island writing paperA few options on "Who, what, where,
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2nd - 5th, Staff
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Theodore Roosevelt: Famous American Mini Unit {PowerPoint & Printables}
Theodore Roosevelt: Famous American Mini Unit {PowerPoint & Printables}
This is a weeklong unit on Famous American Theodore Roosevelt! Unit covers Theodore Roosevelt as a "Rough Rider", the 26th President of the United States, as well as his work with conservation of the environment and creating National Parks. Students will compare and contrast their life to Theodore Roosevelt’s , cut & paste Theodore Roosevelt timeline activity, describe Theodore Roosevelt using character traits, writ
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
American Symbols Unit
Are you looking for meaningful and exciting American symbols and landmark activities? This 118 page pack has everything you need to teach your students about the 8 American symbols: the White House, the bald eagle, Mount Rushmore, the American Flag, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, the Liberty Bell, and the Statue of Liberty. Included in this pack:1) Academic vocabulary cards2) Inquiry chart ideas and student examples for classroom use3) Flip Books4) Big idea questions (discussion
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: 2nd Grade Social Studies Bundle
Benjamin Franklin: Famous American {PowerPoint & Printables}
Benjamin Franklin: Famous American Mini Unit {PowerPoint & Printables}
This is a weeklong unit on Famous American Benjamin Franklin! Unit covers Benjamin Franklin as an inventor, statesman, author, and signer of the Declaration of Independence. Students will compare and contrast their life to Benjamin Franklin’s , cut & paste timeline activity, describe Benjamin Franklin using character traits, write a mini biography report, and more!
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
George Washington Carver: Famous American Mini Unit {PowerPoint & Printables}
George Washington Carver: Famous American Mini Unit {PowerPoint & Printables}
This is a weeklong unit on Famous American George Washington Carver! Unit covers George Washington Carver as an inventor, professor, author, as well as his perseverance to overcome discrimination. Students will compare and contrast their life to George Washington Carver, cut & paste timeline activity, describe George Washington Carver using character traits, write a mini biography report on George Washington C
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Theodore Roosevelt First Grade Packet
This HUGE Theodore Roosevelt resource packet includes over 30 differentiated worksheets that are perfectly aligned to your first grade social studies standards. This packet covers everything from when Theodore Roosevelt was a child to when he was a Rough Rider to when he was the president! This packet also covers his positive character traits and encourages students to compare their own lives now to life back then.The best part? There are multiple versions of the worksheets making it ideal for d
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: American Heroes First Grade Bundle
Being a Good Citizen: A K/1 Social Studies Unit
A K/1 Social Studies Unit on good citizenship and good citizens in US History:
* Good citizen characteristics web and cards (p.4-6)
* Good citizens “can, have, are” chart (p. 7)
* Good Citizens in History webs (p. 8-19)
(Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Susan B. Anthony,Harriet Tubman, Benjamin Franklin, Eleanor Roosevelt, Amelia Earhart, Neil Armstrong, Paul Revere, Mary Jane McLeod Bethune, blank)
“Good Citizens in History” student book (p. 20-28)
(George Washington, Benjamin Franklin,
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K - 2nd
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3rd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Michigan Government Unit
The fifth unit in 3rd grade Michigan Social Studies is themed in Michigan Government. Unit correlates to concepts in the MC3 curriculum and meets Michigan Social Studies standards. Lessons are typically taught over a two day span.GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS LINKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PDF DOWNLOAD ON THE GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS PAGEUnit has been updated to include links to copy files from Google Drive which can be used in distance learning, virtual learning, Google classroom, etc.Check out a Michigan Soci
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in: 3rd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Michigan YEAR LONG Units
Black History Month BUNDLE: Inventors | Print and Digital
Looking for high interest activities for Black History Month? These activities will keep your students engaged while learning about historical figures. These activities can be used in your Social Studies classroom as well as your Reading/Language Arts classroom.Note: The unit and presentation both contain links that allow use for Google Classroom. This can be used in the classroom AND online - ideal for distance learning!!!This BUNDLE contains all that you need to keep your students actively lea
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1st - 5th
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Jackie Robinson: Famous American Mini Unit {PowerPoint & Printables}
Jackie Robinson: Famous American Mini Unit {PowerPoint & Printables}
This is a weeklong unit on Famous American Jackie Robinson. Unit covers Jackie Robinson as the first African-American to play baseball in the major leagues, segregation in the United States, his role in helping black athletes, and more! Students will compare and contrast their life to Jackie Robinson’s, cut & paste timeline activity, describe Jackie Robinson using character traits, write a mini biography report on Jack
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
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