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3rd grade informational text simulations
Classroom Government Simulation- Making U.S. Government Relevant for Kids
This unit makes U.S. government more fun to teach and easier for students to understand. There is a PDF pack as well as an editable pack in Google docs. Part 1Students will create the symbols of the classroom. This is the fun part. Get kids interested by making them focus on their classroom.They will use Greek and Latin roots to name their classroom. They will design a flag.They will write a motto.They will write an anthem.They will create a seal.They will research an animal and select a sy
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3rd - 5th
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Kentucky Derby Horse Race Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to Louisville, Kentucky! In this virtual field trip, your students will learn all about the Kentucky Derby held at Churchill Downs. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will learn about the history, traditions, and key elements of this sporting event from multiple perspectives.This virtual field trip covers::: Geographic Location of Kentucky:: What is the Kentucky Derby?:: The Race
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3rd - 5th
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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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Reader's Theater: The American Revolutionary War (differentiated script)
Experience life as a Patriot or Redcoat soldier during the key events and battles of the American Revolutionary War! The war is brought to life in this whole class reader’s theater based on 4th grade Ohio Social Studies standards! This 9 page script features the following: Paul Revere’s midnight ride, the shot heard ‘round the world, Ethan Allen & Green Mountain Boys, the battle of Bunker Hill, Crossing the Delaware, Valley Forge, the Battle of Yorktown, the Treaty of Paris, and much mor
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Ohio 4th Grade Reader's Theater Mega Bundle!
Reader's Theater: The Constitution-United We Stand! (leveled script)
Students will bring the development of the United States Constitution to life in this whole class reader’s theater based on 4th grade Ohio Social Studies standards! Students will gain a deeper understanding of the different state’s viewpoints in a connected and engaging way! This original play contains 22 parts featuring 3 reading levels to ensure whole class participation, fluency development, and differentiation. In addition, 14 name tags are included to make a class presentation of this pla
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Ohio 4th Grade Reader's Theater Mega Bundle!
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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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Earthquake Engineering STEM Challenge
Can you structure survive an earthquake?Students love completing this natural disaster STEM challenge! Students learn about what causes Earthquakes, as well as some current methods structural engineers are using to design earthquake resistant buildings.After learning about earthquakes students design, build, and test an earthquake proof structure using only the materials provided. In order to successfully complete this STEM challenge the structure must remain standing after going through an eart
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-ESS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
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Business Bundle
This bundle provides an engaging business unit that promotes creativity. Students will:
-Learn the basics of starting up a business
-Brainstorm their own ideas for a business
-Create a business plan
-Analyze their business plan
-Explore various marketing strategies
-Create a marketing campaign
-Learn about investors
-Write a sales pitch to investors
-Participate in a mock "Shark Tank"
Requires students to use background knowledge in:
-Basic reading skills
-Basic writing skills
-Technology/21
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3rd - 7th
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Reader's Theater: An Age of Exploration! (intermediate leveled reading scripts)
Help students bring the Age of Exploration to life with this 24 part, differentiated reader’s theater! This fast moving script re-enacts several key explorers who discovered North America and helps students connect to our country’s history in an engaging and involved way! This original play contains 24 parts featuring various reading levels to ensure whole class participation, differentiation, and engagement. Students will integrate important Social Studies concepts with key LA common core st
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Ohio 4th Grade Reader's Theater Mega Bundle!
Design a Zoo Project Based Learning | Habitat PBL #SizzlingSTEM2
STEM Creating a Zoo Model will introduce your students to many important science concepts as they research, design, and create a zoo habitat. Students learn about the different habitats animals live in and create an environment for them. Includes: •Teachers Pages •Student PagesZoo surveyZoo note pageClassifying animals into groupsPlan and Design Your Zoo HabitatClassifying Animals into HabitatsHabitat Picture CardsAnimal Picture CardsHabitat Research Guides (Rainforest, Polar Region, Wetlands,
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3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Project Based Learning Bundle
Communities Around the World Virtual Field Trip (Cultural Practices)
Take your students around the world to learn about 7 different communities. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, informational text, video, and visuals, your students will learn about various characteristics, physical geographic factors, cultural ideas and practices, and so much more. This virtual field trip covers::: What is a community?:: 5 types of communities:: 3 physical structural types (urban, suburban, rural):: Your community:: (1) South America (Yanomami):: Way of life
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Reader's Theater: Famous Ohio Inventors! (intermediate leveled reading scripts)
Help bring Ohio Social Studies and the topic of famous inventors alive for students with this intermediate leveled reader’s theater! This fast moving, entertaining script introduces 7 famous inventors and their well-known innovations. Mnemonic devices and little tricks are provided throughout this 7 page play to help students make connections between key names and events. This original play contains 18 parts featuring various reading levels to ensure whole class participation, differentiation,
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Ohio 4th Grade Reader's Theater Mega Bundle!
Reader's Theater: The Battle over Ohio (Northwest Territory)
The Northwest Territory in Ohio became a battleground between the Native Americans and pioneers in this intermediate level Reader’s Theater. Famous names such as Tecumseh, Fallen Timbers, and Mad Anthony Wayne are some of the characters and events brought to life in this integrated social studies activity. This original play contains 18 parts featuring various reading levels to ensure whole class participation, differentiation, and engagement. Students will integrate important Social Studies
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Early Ohio History Activity Bundle for 4th Grade Social Studies
Reader's Theater: The Pilgrims and the Mayflower (differentiated script)
Students will bring the voyage of the Pilgrims on the Mayflower to life in this whole class reader’s theater that features a fictitious family reliving the historical event ! Students will gain a deeper understanding of the actual events, people, places, and effects of this important piece of our country’s history in an engaging and connected way! This original play contains 20 parts featuring 3 reading levels to ensure whole class participation, fluency development, and differentiation. Studen
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Early United States History Reader's Theater Bundle-Discovering America
Virtual Field Trip - Camping - Project-Based Learning- Design Your Trip - STEAM
Camping STEAM Bundle is perfect for creating a virtual camp with your students or in the classroom and a day full of camping! Have fun with a project-based learning and a virtual learning experience! It's the perfect combo!Use Camping STEAM project-based learning unit for a real camping trip full of learning! This unit is incorporated with Common Core ELA and NGSS standards. It's packed full of activities. Students will get the opportunity to design their own camping trip to anywhere! Have some
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1st - 4th
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Reader's Theater: Explorers in the New World
Bring the voyages of the New World Explorers to life with this set of 3 Reader’s Theater scripts! Each play, focusing on Ferdinand Magellan, Henry Hudson, and the Vikings, features 3 different reading levels (12 scripts in all) to focus on differentiation. Each script contains 6-7 parts, making it a perfect activity for centers or leveled guided reading groups! Modified versions provide support in basic fluency skills, regular versions focus on expression development, and enriched versions chall
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Early United States History Reader's Theater Bundle-Discovering America
Golden Gate Bridge Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to California to tour the Golden Gate Bridge! Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will learn about the construction, history, and significance of the Golden Gate Bridge from multiple perspectives.This virtual field trip covers::: Geographic Location of California:: Early Transportation:: Ferry Services:: Public Perception:: Bridge Concept & Engineer:: Construction:: Bridge Towe
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Animal Senses Centers Lesson
The Next Generation Science Standards encourages teachers to use unique ways to teach students about animal adaptations, including how an animal's senses help it survive and grow.
This is an organized document to help guide you through centers (usually lasting about 3 class sessions, 30-40 minutes each) in which students learn about the animal senses and do small explorations to understand the unique senses.
A great resource for this lesson is: Animal Senses by Pamela Hickman
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3rd - 5th
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Ohio 4th Grade Reader's Theater Mega Bundle!
Engage students with this yearlong set of Reader’s Theaters that follows the new learning standards for 4th grade Ohio Social Studies throughout the early history of our state and country! These 15 plays are perfect for the integrated classroom as they are each differentiated by reading level, contain a larger than normal number of character parts (for whole class participation), and are written with a high interest, historically accurate focus! Not only will students see major historical events
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3rd - 6th
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Cookie Coal Mining Activity Pack
*Science*Math*Reading*With this pack, your students will learn about coal and its significance as a natural resource. Resources include a reading and response activity, interpreting data about US state's coal production, and finally a hands-on mining experience in which students will create a financial plan for their own mining excursion (in a cookie)!Pages Included:-Informational passage: About Coal Mining-Comprehension response: pros and cons; determine the meaning of words-Interpreting data—U
Grades:
2nd - 4th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
Amazon Rainforest Virtual Field Trip Google Slides
Embark on a thrilling journey through the heart of the Amazon Rainforest with the "Amazon Rainforest Virtual Field Trip" Experience the sights and sounds of this incredible ecosystem from the comfort of your own classroom, and learn about the unique wildlife, cultural heritage, and conservation efforts that make the Amazon Rainforest one of the most important ecosystems on Earth. This interactive and engaging resource is a must-have for any teacher looking to inspire their students to become env
Grades:
2nd - 7th
Show Me the Proof ~ Providing Textual Evidence ~ The Trial of Fact and Opinion
If you're looking for a lesson plan that will help your students finally get what it means to provide textual evidence to prove their answers, then this is the lesson for you!
It combines reading strategies and social studies government law in a very exciting way. First, students must pass the Bar Exam by being able to pass one of your fact and opinion assessments, then they team up in two-person law firms and present their evidence in court.
This was so fun that my students have asked we do
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1st - 6th
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Black Friday
Thanksgiving: Black Friday: Students will read a passage and answer questions about the history of Black Friday. They will also use ads to budget and choose the best deals. They will be given three Christmas lists with a budget of $400. Students must find the best deals among three department stores. The goal is to not exceed the budget of $400. Finally, students will answer word problems based off of their Black Friday deals. Students will be required to use the four math operations for th
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3rd - 6th
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Cupcake War Math Practice Simulation!
A simulated Cupcake War (like the TV series) to get your students doing math!
Students are given a budget and are tasked with making enough cupcakes for all the classes in their grade for the cupcake contest! The pdf guide helps to walk students through the process of calculating how many cupcakes they need, how much of each ingredient they need, how much the project will cost, how much time they will need to prepare, and of course designing the decorations on the top!
This is a great exercis
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2nd - 4th
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