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Kindergarten social studies lessons on sale
Middle School Social Studies Bundle Gr. PK-12
This Middle School Social Studies Bundle for grades PK-12 is your ENTIRE YEAR'S SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM in one bundle. Filled with HANDS-ON activities, ENGAGING scenarios and COMPREHENSION questions that cover your State Standards, and written to Bloom's Taxonomy. The activities in this bundle can be used for whole-group, small group, or individual work. NO PREP necessary, just print!This BUNDLE includes 850 pages and will provide you with an ENTIRE YEAR of Social Studies lesson plans. A $224
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PreK - 12th
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Let's Make a Map! {A Map-Making Activity for Primary Geography Unit}
Product Information: This is a simple, yet effective activity to teach students about maps. It is part of our Social Studies Geography unit. I print this printable, and give each student:-copy of labels (this printable)-a big piece of green construction paper-black strips to make roads-white squares to draw buildings and housesI introduce the lesson by:-showing real maps or online maps-talking about community and what our community looks like-brainstorming what places are by my houseThen the k
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Kindergarten Geography Bundle
When We Were Alone Lessons - Indigenous Resource - Reconciliation
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Primary Elementary School StudentsThis unit is part of a Julie Flett BUNDLE: Supporting First Nations and Metis Literature in the Primary Classroom - Discovery of SelfWith this unit, students will explore this incredibly rich story with comprehension reading strategies such as visualization, connection, questioning, transitioning and summarizing.Easy to use reading response pages in blank, interlined and lined versions, have been created
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K - 4th
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Also included in: Julie Flett Lesson BUNDLE - Inclusive Learning for Primary Students
Shi-shi-etko and Shin-chi's Canoe Lessons BUNDLE - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary School Students OVER 18 (No Prep) ACTIVITIES!! Easy to use reading response pages have been created for each lesson. The worksheets have been adapted for all levels of abilities; including lined, interlined and modified versions of the response sheets. Student evaluation and teacher evaluation rubrics are also included. Reading comprehension strategies used in these units are: Connection, Visualization, Main Idea, Retell, Comp
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K - 4th
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Thanksgiving Activities Thematic Unit + FREE Spanish
Have fun learning about Thanksgiving with this thematic unit. It includes vocabulary cards, visuals, a mini book, class book, graphic organizers, literacy and math activities, craft templates and more! It´s great for supporting academic vocabulary development while integrating thematic learning with literacy and math. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and approved, downloads in a sec
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Thematic Units Bundle + FREE Spanish
When I Was Eight and Not My Girl Lesson BUNDLE - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary School StudentsTWENTY-FOUR different activities to choose from!Using reading comprehension strategies: connection, visualization, question, and infer ... plus other activities including a take home mini-book, these units cultivate POWERFUL understanding!Student and teacher assessment rubrics are customized for each lesson.**Be sure to follow my blog for ideas throughout the year: InfusingIndigenousLit.com **When I Was Eight an
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K - 4th
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Mapping Skills with Google Earth: How to Read a Map Gr. PK-2
This is the chapter slice "How to Read a Map" from the full lesson plan "Mapping Skills with Google Earth"About the FULL RESOURCE:Teach your students the basics of map reading with our engaging resource designed for students in grades prekindergarten to two. Start with the elements found on a map, such as symbols, legends and the compass rose. Then, have your students apply what they’ve learned by mapping their classroom and route to school. Move on to the Great Lakes of North America and the se
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PreK - 2nd
Columbus Day Reader
Columbus Day ReaderThe ten pages included the following sentences,1. It is August 3, 1492. There are three ships in the harbor.2. The three ships are the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria.3. These three ships are heading out across the ocean.4. The leader of the voyage is Christopher Columbus.5. Christopher Columbus is the captain of the Santa Maria.6. He is an explorer, a navigator, and a map maker.7. Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand are the rulers of Spain. 8. They pay for Columbus’ voyag
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Emergent Readers BUNDLE
First Grade Social Studies Units
First Grade Social Studies Curriculum***********************************************************This product is extremely discounted to help teachers during this time.UPDATE: All units are included.As I am able, I will continue to add to the bundle and update it.*****************************************************************************************Weekly Units: Units can be taught in any order.Week 1- What is Social Studies/Pledge of AllegianceWeek 2- What are Rules?Week 3- What are Laws?Week
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K - 1st
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Julie Flett Lesson BUNDLE - Inclusive Learning for Primary Students
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Primary Elementary School StudentsThis learning resource BUNDLE uses reading strategies: Connection, Questioning, Visualization, Inferring, Transitioning and Summarizing Differentiated comprehension tasks create powerful understanding for primary students and are suitable for pre-kindergartens to Grade3.This bundle contains the following learning resources units:My Heart Fills with Happiness written by Monique Gray Smith, illustrated by
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PreK - 3rd
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Awasis and the World Famous Bannock Lessons - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Primary Elementary School Students This learning resource based on the enduring story, Awasis and the World-Famous Bannock, uses the reading strategies: problem and solution, connection, summary, and theme. Also included are:a coding on paper activitya mapping/retell activityanimal and ingredient English/Cree vocabulary mini-books English/Cree procedural recipe writing activity This unit is developed to support a single read aloud copy
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K - 4th
My Heart Fills With Happiness Lessons - Indigenous Resource
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Primary Elementary School Students This product allows users to create a class book or individual student books based on the story, My Heart Fills With Happiness, written by Monique Gray Smith and illustrated by Julie Flett.The story and final products are a beautiful way for younger learners/readers/writers to connect with the story while celebrating 'self' and each other as a community.This activity is suitable for kindergartners (with
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PreK - 3rd
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Also included in: Julie Flett Lesson BUNDLE - Inclusive Learning for Primary Students
Grandmother's Dreamcatcher Lessons - Indigenous Resource
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary School StudentsThis resource taps into the comprehension skills of: connection, visualization, retelling, and exploring meaning. Easy to use reading response pages have been created for each lesson. The worksheets have been adapted for all levels of abilities; including lined, interlined and modified versions of the response sheets. Mini-booklets are also provided for students to use as Dream Journals.Student evaluation and t
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K - 6th
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Community Helpers Career Day Coloring Pages & Lessons 28 Pages
Hello & thank you for your interest in my products!You will receive 28 PRINTABLE coloring pages with community helpers, such as doctor, nurse, veterinarian, life-guard, home builder, firefighter, police officer, mail carrier & dentist. Also included are several pages for students to show their learning. They can draw a picture of how they can help their school community & respond to prompts encouraging students to draw what each professional does to help the community.You can print t
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PreK - 2nd
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Community Helper Activities Thematic Unit + FREE Spanish
Have fun learning about community helpers with this thematic unit. It includes vocabulary cards, visuals, a mini book, class book, graphic organizers, literacy and math activities, craft templates and more! It´s great for supporting academic vocabulary development while integrating thematic learning with literacy and math. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and approved, downloads in
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Thematic Units Bundle + FREE Spanish
When I Was Eight Lessons - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary School Students This book study has 12 different activities!!Using the reading comprehension strategies: connection, visualization, question, and infer ... plus other activities including a take home mini-book, this unit will create powerful understanding.This book study unit was created to support a single novel read-aloud, should a class set be unavailable.Student and teacher assessment rubrics are customized for each lesso
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K - 4th
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Birds Eye View Map: Primary Geography Activity!
Product Information: This is a simple printable to help teach the concept of map making. Students draw their bedroom from birds-eye view, labeling each piece of furniture. Get the bundle! This resource is part of a BUNDLE! If you are interested in using more than one of this kind of activity, consider purchasing the bundle for a steep discount! Related Resources: If you're interested in other primary Social Studies resources, check out these links! Nation, State, CommunityGeography PacketMake a
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Kindergarten Geography Bundle
Thematic Units Bundle + FREE Spanish
SAVE BIG with this 8 pack BUNDLE! Have fun learning about with these thematic units. They include vocabulary cards, visuals, mini books, class books, graphic organizers, literacy and math activities, craft templates and more! It´s great for supporting academic vocabulary development while integrating thematic learning with literacy and math. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and appr
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PreK - 1st
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Fire Safety Activities Thematic Unit + FREE Spanish
Have fun learning about fire safety with this thematic unit. It includes vocabulary cards, visuals, a mini book, class book, graphic organizers, literacy and math activities, craft templates and more! It´s great for supporting academic vocabulary development while integrating thematic learning with literacy and math. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and approved, downloads in a secu
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Thematic Units Bundle + FREE Spanish
The Two Sisters Lessons - An Indigenous Traditional Story - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary School StudentsThis learning resource supports the Indigenous Traditional Story, The Two Sisters, written by Pauline Johnson and illustrated by Sandra Butt. Primary students learn about The Two Sisters, also known as The Lions near Vancouver, B.C., with reading strategies such as visualization, questioning/hypothesizing, summarizing and personal opinion.Included in this unit:Connections to the BC Curriculum Big Ideas for Grade
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K - 4th
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My Metis Sash Lesson - Strong Readers: Metis Series
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Primary Elementary School StudentsThis no-prep, learning resource includes activities that extend student learning and understanding of the the Metis Sash.Activities include: Information about the Metis Sash, colour symbolism and differentiated mathematics patterning pages for sash design.Included are learning links to support this topic.This unit, complimented by the other Metis Series Units are perfect for: class discussions, individua
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K - 3rd
Also included in: Metis Lesson BUNDLE - Strong Readers
Destrezas cartográficas con Google Earth™: Haz un mapa del mundo Gr. PK-2
Completa tus destrezas cartográficas haciendo un mapa del mundo con este atractivo recurso. Aprende sobre los globos terráqueos, las coordenadas geográficas, y las líneas de latitud y longitud. Explora el ecuador y el Primer Meridiano, y después todos los 7 continentes y 4 océanos que componen el Mundo. Este recurso, escrito para los grados de Pre-Kindergarten a Segundo grado, está dividido en tres secciones: Un pasaje de lectura donde se aprende todo el contenido basado en el currículo, seguid
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PreK - 2nd
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Destrezas cartográficas con Google Earth™: Cómo leer un mapa Gr. PK-2
Descubre cómo leer un mapa con este atractivo recurso. Aprende sobre los símbolos y direcciones y cómo se usan para la lectura de mapas. Este recurso, escrito para los grados de Pre-Kindergarten a Segundo grado, está dividido en tres secciones: Un pasaje de lectura donde se aprende todo el contenido basado en el currículo, seguido de una prueba de comprensión, y finalmente un crucigrama y búsqueda de palabras. Se incluye una clave de respuestas. Los conceptos científicos se presentan en una form
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PreK - 2nd
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Mapping Skills with Google Earth™ Gr. PK-2
Give your primary students the building blocks needed to be successful map readers. Our resource provides the basics of map reading to ensure a solid foundation is laid for further study.About this Resource: Create a treasure map using all the elements learned so far, such as cardinal directions, symbols and legend. Make a map of your classroom with a title, compass rose, legend, date, and author. Draw a route to school using North, East, South or West of certain landmarks. Explore grid lines w
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Mapping Skills with Google Earth BIG BOOK - 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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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.
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