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Free 3rd grade social studies unit plans
Constitution Day Activities & Coloring Book: First, Second, Third Grade Activity
Finding an age-appropriate lesson for Constitution Day can be challenging. This printable booklet is perfect for meeting the requirement to teach students about the Constitution quickly and easily. Plus, it's written in a kid-friendly way that they can easily understand. With 2 different options of complexity, you can pick the version that's best for your students.It's perfect for Constitution Day or for any social studies unit on the Constitution. It includes….Our Constitution Booklet - Easier
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1st - 3rd
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Parts of a Map Geography Map Skills Freebie Sample
Try out two free sample pages from my Geography Map Skills Unit & Lapbook with informational text, test, & more!}! This freebie has one page of informational text about the parts of a map. It also includes a one page foldable piece for students to use in their interactive social studies notebook.
These two samples are part of my Geography Map Skills Unit & Lapbook with informational text, test, & more!} for teaching about basic map skills. Over 70 pages in the whole unit!
The
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3rd - 5th
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Women's History Month FREEBIE | Print and Digital
Looking for a way to incorporate Women's History month into your classroom? This freebie contains a reading comprehension activity for Rosa Parks. It's a great way to add some Reading and Language Arts into your Social Studies block. This is a sample of the complete unit that contains 24 great women in history. INote: This now contains a link that allows you to make a copy for Google Classroom. This can be used in the classroom AND online - ideal for distance learning!!!The interactive unit cont
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1st - 5th
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Also included in: Women's History Month BUNDLE | Print and Digital
Ontario Social Studies Report Card Comments Grades 1, 2, 3 FREEBIE
Hey everyone! Just wanted to share these in case it was helpful to your report card writing/unit planning!*Note: Last updated: Feb 2021* The goal of this item is just to share samples of what your report card comments for Ontario Social Studies may look like and give you something to start with. A new grade means new activities, new projects and new comments! You've got enough on your plate- so I’m here to help! Take a peek into my comments and see what you can use- FREE! Of course, your admin m
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1st - 3rd
Communities Change Over Time: A Past and Present Unit Free
The local community serves as the focal point for third grade as students begin to understand how their communities have changed over time and to make comparisons with communities in other places. The study of local history comes alive through the use of artifacts and documents.If you liked these free activities, please check out the entire Communities Change Over Time: Past and Present Unit.In this free resource you will find:• Then and Now Interview Assignment: Students will interview an adult
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2nd - 4th
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Free Sample Economics Unit
Product Description:
Free sample of Non-fiction unit on community helpers while focusing on opinion writing, vocabulary, and lower elementary economics.
Free Sample Includes:
Good and Services Anchor Chart
Non Fiction Text- Baker
Baker Take away
Opinion Writing
Full product Includes:
4 Weeks of lesson plans
Anchor charts
Original texts (10 non-fiction stories)
All work for unit is provided in the product (20+ pages of student response pages)
Vocab cards sorted and labeled
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K - 3rd
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Native American Tribes FREEBIE
THIS IS A SAMPLE OF THE FULL NATIVE AMERICAN PACK.Wondering how to make the Native American exciting to k-2 students? Look no further. These informative, engaging activities will help you quickly put together a comprehensive unit on the Iroquois people and their culture. Short on time in your day? Worry not! This can be used as a one day quick look or as an entire unit. It can also be differentiated to meet the needs of your students.Included in the full pack pack is a book the students will ma
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K - 3rd
Google Maps FREEBIE Lesson Plan | Unit Preview | Technology Lesson | Tech Lesson
FREE Google Maps Technology Lesson! Student tutorials provided! (Grades 3-12) In this lesson, you and your students will explore the Earth using Google Maps, Street View, Time-Travel, and go on an Address Hunt using specific addresses, coordinates, and landmarks! You will even find a school that is in the shape of the Millennium Falcon from Star Wars! This lesson is made for use with:PCMacChromebookAll resources are organized for assigning through Google Classroom! (Although Google Classroom is
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Middle and High School STEM and Technology Curriculum
FREE Christmas in Germany | Printable and Digital Google Slides™ & Seesaw™
Your class will LOVE learning all about Christmas in Germany this year! This Holidays Around the World mini unit is just one of 13 countries included in my printable & digital Holidays Around the World Unit.Distance learning? No problem! Digital options are included preloaded for Google Slides™ and Seesaw™! Grab the full Holidays Around the World unit HERE!Included:Informational Book about Christmas is GermanyWriting pagesEmergent readerChristmas Tree CraftGingerbread Directed DrawingResourc
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K - 3rd
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The World Where I Live...
This is a jam-packed, 40 page unit full of multi-sensory and multi-grade-level activities all centering on the relationships between the following concepts: city/town/village, county, state, country, continent, and community helpers. The following mathematical concepts are also explored: range, median, mode, and average (mathematical mean).
The following activities are included in this unit: Key vocabulary exercise, coloring Venn diagram activity, "Greater Than, Less Than" activity page, "My
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K - 8th
Our Solar System Unit Study
This book is suitable for elementary school learners. I have used sections of it with each of my children, then 6, 11 and 13. The activities can be adapted to suit either older or younger learners.
The unit contains:
1 Introduction to our Solar System
2 Space Exploration
3 Our Solar System
4 Sun
5 Mercury
6 Venus
7 Earth
8 Moon
9 Mars
10 Asteroid Belt
11 Jupiter
12 Saturn
13 Did you know? Days of the Week
14 Uranus 99
15 Neptune
16 Pluto
17 Comets
18 Kuiper Belt
19 Oort Cloud
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K - 6th
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United States Regions Activity Stations | FREEBIE!
This download is a free preview of 5 of 45 station activities in this US Regions Bundle. Each individual product showcases one of dozens of activities that engage your students through interactive, discussion and cooperation encouraging activities.In the complete unit bundle, each regional unit includes NINE stations that feature a variety of activities including analyzing maps, reading passages, listening to audio clips, sorting informative cards, matching pictures to explanations, discussing q
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3rd - 6th
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FREE Long Ago and Today: Part 2 Transportation
This unit explores how transportation was long ago compared to now. It includes 2 picture sorts, multiple picture cards of items long ago, as well as an assessment.
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K - 5th
Flat Stanley Literature Unit with activities
This Flat Stanley literature unit gives teachers graphic organizers and activities for the book Flat Stanley written by Jeff Brown. Students will use their writing skills to develop their own stories if they were flat. The unit also offers chapter questions for students to answer to check for comprehension and mastery of the readings. This literature unit can be used for grades 1st-3rd with great success. It includes all of the necessary materials in order to be implemented the next day.
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1st - 3rd
France Elementary Unit Study
Elementary unit study on the country of France. Geography, history, flag, french revolution, holidays, celebrations, food, culture, worksheets, grades 1-5, crossword puzzle, activities, kulture klassroom, printables, coloring, reading comprehension, fill in the blanks, matching activity, word search, jumble, religion, soccer, train, animals, rooster, french language, riddles lesson plan, idia lesson plan
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1st - 5th
Celebrating Hanukkah {Mini Unit}
The resources in this pack can be used to learn more about the celebration of Hanukkah. There are a variety of recommended actives, printables, and a craft to help you “travel” to Israel with your class this Holiday Season!!
If you enjoy this resource! Feedback is always appreciated!! :)
Grades:
K - 3rd
Free Fire Safety Unit Study and Lesson Plans
This book has been compiled using research from various public domain sources, US Department of Education and Federal Agency Websites.
Links have been left within the content of the workbook to enable the educator to download additional materials, which have not been incorporated into this book, but which form an integral part of the lesson plans.
This book is suitable for very young learners but can be adapted to older students, around Gr 5.
With my compliments!
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PreK - 5th
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Rights and Responsibilities - Government and Citizenship INB FREE Sample
This Rights and Responsibilities Interactive Notebook page is one notebook template included in my fullGovernment and Citizenship Interactive Notebook Unit.
See the full Government and Citizenship Interactive Notebook Unit here. The full unit includes 13 student notebook templates, full teacher directions with photos of all templates, grading rubrics, a final unit project and a final unit test!
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3rd - 4th
Good Citizenship Unit
As teachers we attempt to encourage good behavior by using terms such as “be respectful”, “have self-control”, “be honest.” Often our students don’t know what these words mean and we struggle to define these abstract concepts. This unit is designed to help define and teach good character traits.Inside you will find:Lesson IdeasBook ListGood Citizenship matching activity and keyActivity sheets on: • Honesty• Respect• Kindness• Helpfulness• Self Control• Responsibility.Vocabulary posters.
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1st - 3rd
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FREE Hawaii State Unit Study | Capital, Bird, Flower, Flag, Animal
A 1-day unit study of the Hawaii state capital. This LOW PREP resource includes a lesson plan, videos, worksheets and activities, interactive notebook pieces, and more.It makes a great addition to your Hawaii or U.S. states unit study; writing lessons or centers; social studies or history class; or just for fun. Perfect for second grade, third grade, and fourth classrooms, homeschool families, and cooperatives.Try before you buy! This is a free, abridged version of day 1 of my Hawaii State Unit
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in: U.S. States Unit Studies BUNDLE | Capital, Bird, Flower, Flag, Animal
The 7 Continents: GOOGLE Digital Distance Learning FREE Resource
FREE Social Studies Continents resource which includes a sample of digital activities as well as a complete GOOGLE presentation on the continent of Europe. Included with your download:· EDITABLE GOOGLE Presentation Slideshow on Europe (9 slides)· 12 Digital Continent Activities PLEASE NOTE: This is a sample of our 185 page 7 Continents Social Studies Google ResourceIn the full resource, each of the 7 Continents includes:· an EDITABLE GOOGLE Presentation for continent overview· EDITABLE interacti
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1st - 3rd
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US Regions | Southeast Region | FREEBIE!
In this free preview of a COMPLETE UNIT, your students will learn about the Southeast Region of the United States as they make their way through two station-based activities. This COMPLETE UNIT DOWNLOAD includes NINE stations featuring a variety of activities (analyzing maps, reading passages, listening to audio clips, sorting informative cards, matching pictures to explanations, organizing events on a timeline and more!) to engage your students as they learn about the following topics in refere
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3rd - 6th
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Living and Working in Ontario Extras! FREE Resources for Differentiation
Be ready for the new Ontario Social Studies Curriculum for ALL of your learners with this differentiation pack! This FREE item provides resources to help you meet the needs of your grade 3 learners who may need some modifications or accommodations in the completion of the unit. Included:★ 2 colourful reference sheets (cheat sheets) with key details for the unit provided, including maps, terminology and pictures to assist★ 3 word work activities (printing vocab, ABC order, sentence writing) ★ Co
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3rd
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American Heroes (Biography) FREEBIE - Abraham Lincoln
American Heroes FREEBIE: This freebie contains a timeline activity for Abraham Lincoln. This is just a sample of the complete American Heroes No-Prep Unit
Heroes included in the complete unit are:
- Susan B. Anthony
- Neil Armstrong
- John Chapman
- Amelia Earhart
- Benjamin Franklin
- Helen Keller
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Abraham Lincoln
- Barack Obama
- Rosa Parks
- Paul Revere
- Sally Ride
- Jackie Robinson
- Betsy Ross
- Harriet Tubman
- George Washington
The complete unit contains t
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: American Heroes (Biographies) BUNDLE
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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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