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3rd grade social studies unit plans under $5
Economics Unit for 3rd & 4th Grade - Scarcity, Opportunity Cost, & Budgets
Do you want your students to master all the economics terms and standards in 3rd and 4th grade? Well this hands-on PBL unit to teach economics covers many different concepts through a real life project. After learning vocabulary your students will go through a project that will teach them all about economics. This is not an explicit teaching product, but a project based learning product.This Unit Covers1. Scarcity2. Opportunity Costs3. Producers and Consumers4. Budgets5. Market PlacesWhy will th
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3rd - 5th
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Wax Museum Biography Research Report for 3rd - 6th Grade Social Studies Project
Need an easy to use, meaningful research project that your students, parents, and principal will love? This Wax Museum Project is a highlight of the year and will guide your students to create a biography research report on a famous person. The culminating part of the project is an amazing Wax Museum event, where students dress up as the person they have learned about and stand “still”, like a Wax Museum, until someone walks up to them and presses the “button” on their backdrops to hear a short
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3rd - 6th
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Winter Holidays in Mexico - Christmas Around the World - Slides + Activities
Feliz Navidad! Learn all about Christmas Around the World in Mexico with a fully narrated, stunning, full-color Powerpoint packed with photographs, facts, and a look into Mexico's most special traditions. The best part?! I talk so you don't have to!This presentation can be played in 2 ways:1. Manual: Click through at your own pace, starting and stopping the narration when needed.2. Automatic: Click the first slide to begin, sit back, and enjoy the show! (7 minutes plus teacher-guided multiple ch
3rd Grade Geography Mapping Unit
Do you need to teach all your third-grade geography standards in an engaging way? This 5-day third-grade mapping unit covers physical and political maps, cardinal directions, and alphanumeric grids. This unit is highly engaging with fun activities, anchor charts, and more!What's included? *5-Day Lesson Plans*Anchor Charts*Cardinal Directions Song & Brain Break*Map Battleship Game*Practice Sheets for Each Topic*Projects for Physical and Political maps*Final Assessment for the UnitWhat are oth
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3rd
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The Seven Continents
Did you know that all the continents end with the same letter they start with!?EuropeAntarcticaAfricaAustraliaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAsiaDid you know that The Statue of Liberty in the United States has 7 rays on her crown which represent the 7 continents!?This pack is full of fun facts and ways to help your students learn about the seven continents in an interactive way!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This pack has over 60 pages to
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K - 3rd
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Native American Report - Native American Research Project
This Native American Report allows students to use higher level thinking skills to locate important information and create a research report highlighting their new knowledge. This unit includes everything you need to organize the project, including a sample report. All of the directions and the rubric are 100% editable in PowerPoint!This unit includes:Student Project Directions (editable)Presentation Directions and Outline (editable) Research Note Pages (editable)Report CoverReport Pages (editab
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3rd - 6th
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My Place in the World Book | Me on the Map
Looking for an engaging way to teach students about their place in the world? Creating this book is a fun way for students to learn about geography. There are two versions of this book included in this unit. One version has a more printer friendly border. The student book contains the following pages:• Cover Page• Seven Continents• Four Oceans• Countries• 50 States• My State• Texas Counties (extra for those who live in Texas)• Where I Live Review PageThere are also foldable activities for intera
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1st - 3rd
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Map Madness | Map Skills Unit with Imaginary Island Project
Are you looking for a fun way to teach map skills? Your class will create their own maps of an imaginary island after they've learned the basic map-making skills with terms like grid, compass rose, cardinal directions, and scale! Two mini-lessons are included on map-making basics: 1-Parts of Maps, and 2-Types of Maps before they create their own maps! Don't worry if your students are unable to handle so much freedom and creativity at this point of the year, the Map Madness activity gives six a
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3rd - 5th
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Continents and Oceans
This continent and ocean lapbook is a great way to get students learning when they don't even know they are learning! This pack includes all interactive and hands on activities to teach continents and oceans. The best part is you can also use this pack as an interactive notebook or simply use the foldables to reinforce the learning. Included:Cover sheet and continents songOceans 4 tab foldableWorld map guess-and-checkContinents flip bookOceans 4 petal foldableContinents riddle pocket activity**J
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K - 4th
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Also included in: Social Studies Curriculum Bundle
Canadian Geography - Mapping, Provinces and Territories
Canadian Geography: Mapping Provinces and TerritoriesThis Canadian Geography resource covers Canada's geography, capital cities, provincial and territorial flags, mapping and much more. Your students will become experts on Canada using this 90+ page Social Studies resource. This resource includes 13 full color informational posters about each province and territory. This unit is a great way for Canadian and international students to learn about Canada.This resource includes:Canada Mapping (Provi
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Canadian Geography Bundle
Non-Fiction Unit- Community Helpers and Economics
Product Description:Non-fiction unit on community helpers while focusing on opinion writing, vocabulary, and lower elementary economics.Includes:4 Weeks of lesson plansAnchor chartsOriginal texts (10 non-fiction stories)All work for unit is provided in the product (20+ pages of student response pages)Vocab cards sorted and labeledSimilar Products: <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<ALL INCLUDE: 4 Weeks of Detailed Lesson Plans + Everything you n
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Reading Lessons Bundle Science and Social Studies Integrated
Explorers | Explorers Report | Explorers Research Project | Explorers Project
Looking for an organized research project to help your students learn about explorers? This Explorers Report Project will help you guide your students to create meaningful, well-researched explorer reports. The research process included will help your students practice researching, note-taking, organizing, and writing skills.Included in this unit are:A List of Explorers (I pull sticks and let the kids choose. This is my checklist.)Student Directions Handout (Editable)Research Notes (Editable)Map
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3rd - 6th
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Ancient Rome Projects Google Classroom Slides Timeline Poster Digital Activities
Ancient Civilizations / Ancient Rome Projects for Google Classroom!
3 digital projects for your students!
6th Grade Ancient Civilizations Series
This product contains 3 digital projects that students can complete using Google Slides! This resource has a brochure project, a timeline project, and a info-graphic / poster project.
Each student-centered project has a sample project, answer key, and detailed project instructions for the students.
This resource is part of the Ancient Civilizatio
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3rd - 7th
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Teaching Map Skills: A Complete Unit
If you're teaching map skills to your students, then this unit is exactly what you need! Everything is included to make planning and teaching map skills a breeze. In this unit you will find:-11 Vocabulary Cards: location, continent, compass rose, equator, globe, cardinal directions, map, map key, symbol, grid, and hemisphere-10 Instructional pages covering:What is a map?Map FeaturesUsing a compass roseIntermediate directionsReading a mapHemispheresContinents and OceansMap gridsTypes of maps (p
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in: 3rd Grade Social Studies BUNDLE: Map skills and Government
Communities Then and Now Presentation - Communities and Change
This presentation provides a great visual for teaching about how communities and society has changed in the past 100 years. It also works well for the 100th day of school! This presentation is a fun way to incorporate important Social Studies and Science concepts into your 100th day of school! This 28 slide presentation includes:• How schools have changed over the past 100 years• How urban communities have changed over the past 100 years• How rural communities have changed over the past 100 yea
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1st - 5th
Also included in: 100th Day of School Communities Now and Then BUNDLE | Print and Digital
American Government & Citizenship Unit
This unit is perfect for introducing the concept of government and teaching students that we are each contributing citizens in our communities and country! In this unit you will find:-17 Vocabulary Cards: citizen, cooperate, responsibility, government, laws, consequences, government services, tax, volunteer, petition, council, election, vote, mayor, governor, judge, and president-Vocabulary interactive notebook flaps, with cut and paste definitions.-9 Instructional pages covering:What is a Citiz
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2nd - 4th
Also included in: 3rd Grade Social Studies BUNDLE: Map skills and Government
US Symbols - American National Symbols Unit - United States National Symbols
American National Symbols Unit - US Symbols Learn all about the United State Symbols! Use this resource to teach your students about the U.S. National Symbols. Now in both print and GOOGLE SLIDES! You read that right! This product is now available in traditional pdf printables and digital for Google Slides.This unit is designed to teach nine of the most important National Symbols of the United States. Symbols Covered:The White HouseWashington MonumentAmerican FlagMount RushmoreLiberty BellB
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1st - 3rd
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Social Studies MINI-Unit 1: What is Social Studies?
*Update: this now includes a MODIFIED and ACCOMMODATED version for students who need extra supports - with special education students on modified curriculum in mind!**save and check out this GROWING BUNDLE for 2nd Grade Social Studies*Have you ever realized that your kids have NO idea what social studies actually is?! This kills me because it's always been my favorite subject. Well, this mini-unit is the perfect way to introduce your students to Social Studies at the beginning of the year! Stude
Grades:
K - 5th
Also included in: 2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum GROWING BUNDLE
Ancient China Projects Google Slides - Timeline - Digital Activities - 6th Grade
Ancient Civilizations / Ancient China Projects for Google Classroom!
3 digital projects for your students!
6th Grade Ancient Civilizations Series
This product contains 3 digital projects that students can complete using Google Slides! This resource has a brochure project, a timeline project, and a info-graphic / poster project.
Each student-centered project has a sample project, answer key, and detailed project instructions for the students.
This resource is part of the Ancient Civilizati
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3rd - 7th
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Ancient China Workbook [Grades 2-3]
Get prepared for your Ancient China unit study with this student notes workbook!This is a great accompanying tool for any powerpoints/flipcharts you may already have for your lessons! This download also includes a teacher copy with fill-in-the-blank answers to the note pages. I’ve also included videos and other helpful resources to make this unit fun and engaging for all your students!Videos for Note-taking:This resource does utilize the companion videos from BrainPopJr and Reading Rainbow. You'
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1st - 3rd
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Midwest Region of the United States Lapbook or Interactive Notebook
Midwest Region of the United States Lapbook includes ten foldable pieces that students can either use to create a lapbook or use in an interactive notebook. The lapbook and notebook pieces are great to use as a formative assessment as you progress through your study of the Midwest Region.The foldable pieces will help your students record their learning about the land, water, climate, landmarks, products and natural resources, and culture of the Midwest Region. There is also a foldable to help st
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Regions of the United States Lapbook or Interactive Notebook Bundle
Ancient Greece Projects Google Classroom Google Slides Timeline Brochure Poster
Ancient Civilizations / Ancient Greece Projects for Google Classroom!
3 digital projects for your students!
6th Grade Ancient Civilizations Series
This product contains 3 digital projects that students can complete using Google Slides! This resource has a brochure project, a timeline project, and a info-graphic / poster project.
Each student-centered project has a sample project, answer key, and detailed project instructions for the students.
This resource is part of the Ancient Civilizat
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3rd - 8th
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Famous scientist person research project 3rd, 4th, 5th, research paper outline
Use the famous scientist and person inventors & inventions project to help students learn to research in 3rd, 4th & 5th grade. Included are step-by-step directions for the research paper outline. This 3D file folder activity can be used in social studies to help kids learn about important inventions in the 20th and 21st centuries and includes a rubric. The inventions that the students will research have forever changed science and technology. This 3D research project can be used as an in
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3rd - 5th
Geography: Continents, oceans, equator, hemispheres, poles Unit
This unit is perfect for teaching young students all about the world. It includes:
A Continents Map
Continents Song
Oceans Song
Equator Song
Latitude & Longitude Song
*Now also includes an audio file of me singing the songs so you can teach them more easily.
Mapmaking/Cartography Activity Pages
Flags of North America Pages
Where are We? United States Map Labeling
Continents Label & Color
Oceans Label & Craft
Compass Activity & Craft
Hemisphere Poster & Activity
Vocabulary W
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K - 4th
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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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