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Kindergarten social studies research for Google Apps
Toy Shop STEM: Engineering Design Process K-5 Bundle | {Digital & Print}
Do you need the perfect STEM activity for the week(s) leading up to Winter Break or at any point in the year? This resource introduces the Engineering Design Process and walks students through it while designing a toy! Students will be following the steps of defining a problem (provided for you), researching, planning, developing, and testing the toy they created.There are two themed options available for your class: one including Santa & his workshop -OR- a local toy company needing additio
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Grades:
K - 5th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
Balloons Over Broadway UNIT PLAN Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Activities
This resource is a book companion and unit plan idea for the book Balloons Over Broadway. It is perfect for distance learning or in person, as it includes activities for both!This resource includes:A GOOGLE SLIDES PRESENTATION INCLUDING:-1 passage that can be read before or after the book, or as a guided reading passage-2 YouTube videos of the balloons in the Macy's Day Parade-1 KWL chart for before and after reading the book-5 question quiz for after the book-1 main idea and details slide-1 mai
Grades:
K - 3rd
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Also included in: BUNDLE Balloons Over Broadway Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Activities
Everybody's Tree UNIT PLAN Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Activities
This resource is a book companion and unit plan idea for the book Everybody's Tree. It includes activities for the book Everybodys Tree and nonfiction supplements with passages and activities about the Rockefeller Center Tree Tradition. It is perfect for distance learning or in person, as it includes activities for both!This resource includes:A GOOGLE SLIDES PRESENTATION INCLUDING:-1 passage that can be read before or after the book, or as a guided reading passage-2 YouTube videos of the tree l
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K - 3rd
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Holidays Around the World Escape Room K-1
Escape rooms are SO FUN to do the last week before Christmas break. This escape room is designed specially for the younger kinder and first grade classrooms. This file is very flexible. Students can complete one country a day, or your students can travel from teacher classroom to teacher classroom “visiting” different countries and learning about Christmas traditions around the world.
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Art History: Vincent Van Gogh
Art history lesson for little ones! Each presentation covers a different artist throughout history- from all over the world (Not just European men)!In this presentation the students will learn about Vincent Van Gogh. Up to you if you want to teach about the ear and mental illness, but it is not included. This is a google slides document and once purchased it does allow you to edit- however my slides are png. made on Canvas- so you can only edit by adding new slides. This presentation includes sl
Grades:
K - 5th
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Also included in: BUNDLE- Art History Lessons (6 full lessons)
Explore Ethiopia: Journey Across Africa Unit
Are you looking for a resource to guide your students through geographical and cultural research of countries in Africa? This Google Folder includes a packet for students to follow with matching Google Slides, and a document with suggested pacing, tips, and extension materials to enhance learning.Students explore the following about Ethiopia:-Capital City-Region-Population-Landforms-Bodies of Water-Climate-Animals-Crops-Religions-Languages-Holidays-Music-Food-Clothing
Grades:
K - 3rd
Explore Nigeria- Journey Across Africa Unit
Are you looking for a resource to guide your students through geographical and cultural research of countries in Africa? This Google Folder includes a packet for students to follow with matching Google Slides, and a document with suggested pacing, tips, and extension materials to enhance learning.Students explore the following about Nigeria:-Capital City-Region-Population-Landforms-Bodies of Water-Climate-Animals-Crops-Religions-Languages-Holidays-Music-Food-Clothing
Grades:
K - 4th
Candace Parker Basketball Biography Pebble Go Fill-in-the-blank assignment
This is an assignment I gave my students on basketball player, Candace Parker. It follows the outline of PebbleGo, but students can find the answers online as well if PebbleGo is not accessible. Perfect for Sub plans!
Grades:
K - 12th
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Art & Artists Around the World Virtual Library/Media Room-SEESAW & GoogleSlides
Are you ready for an art adventure?!? In this fun room, you will learn about Art & Artists Around the World. The Virtual Library is a collection of 24 books about the lives and distinct styles of renowned artists from around the world, including Frida Kahlo, Hokusai, Salvador Dali, and many more.This is also a Media Room! There are three categories of Art & Artists Around the World-themed informational videos: Artist Biographies, Art Genres, and Art Museum Virtual Tours. Check out th
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PreK - 3rd
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Martin's Big Words UNIT PLAN Martin Luther King Jr. Day Activities
This resource is a book companion and unit plan idea for the book Martin's Big Words. It includes activities for the book Martin's Big Words and nonfiction supplements with passages and activities about the Martin Luther King Jr.. It is perfect for distance learning or in person, as it includes activities for both!This resource includes:A GOOGLE SLIDES PRESENTATION INCLUDING:-1 passage that can be read before or after the book, or as a guided reading passage-1 YouTube videos of Kid President tal
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K - 3rd
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Country Research Project for Digital or Printing
FormatThis document comes in both Google Slides format and PDF download. Google Slides format: Assign digitally. Students can type and paste in pictures.PDF format: Print the project off and have students write and draw pictures by hand. Staple as a book or use on a project board or poster.Take a trip to another country with this country research project. Learners will research a country and bring it all together with this culminating project. Topics include:FlagMottoLocation (longitude/latitude
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K - 5th
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Past and Present - technology
How has technology changed?This Google Slide presentation can help you students visually see how technology has changed over the years. From televisions to cell phones, to gaming consoles, technology is continually evolving!
Grades:
PreK - 1st
Also included in: Past and Present Presentations
Art History: Pablo Picasso
Art history lesson for little ones! Each presentation covers a different artist throughout history- from all over the world (coming soon!)In this presentation the students will learn about Pablo Picasso. This is a google slides document and once purchased it does allow you to edit- however my slides are png. made on Canvas- so you can only edit by adding new slides. This includes a few slides of his paintings + an in presentation (not a link to YouTube) video + video of a fun read aloud! Plus tw
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K - 5th
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Also included in: BUNDLE- Art History Lessons (6 full lessons)
Research Template
This product was created in mind of having younger elementary students complete a simple research project. This product is a template for the students to write the topic they are researching, 3 facts, and a space for them to draw a picture of the fact they wrote.
Grades:
K - 2nd
Past and Present - Transportation
How has transportation changed over the years?Use this Google Slides presentation to display images of different types of transportation from the past and present. Students can engage in conversation about how transportation has changed and why some of those changes have been made. It might even be fun to think of what changes are yet to come!
Grades:
PreK - 1st
Also included in: Past and Present Presentations
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
I have a lot of books written by Asian American authors. I have Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Filipinos books. I have also included information about a pagoda, cherry blossom trees. If you click on the Bitmoji you will see the different types of dances in the Asian cultures. As well as he lanterns and Bamboos. They are with view pure no ads in the video. Books: My Name is Yoon, Eyes that kiss in the corner, I am Golden, Eyes that speak to the stars, Drawn Together, Tiny feet between the mou
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PreK - 5th
Career Research Worksheet
A fun and engaging way to introduce your unit on careers and build some research skills!This product is great for early grades (1, 2, 3, special education). Students will pick a career to research, write why they chose to research it, 3 facts, and add a pictures. On page 2 they will draw what someone in this career might wear to work on a blank person!
Grades:
K - 2nd
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Winter Holiday Traditions
Everything you need for the major winter holidays is HERE!!! This presentation includes an in-depth look at Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali, Chinese New Year, and Christmas. Each topic has an introduction slide, an information slide, a holiday symbol slide, a music integration slide, and a read-aloud. Each holiday also has a corresponding Seesaw activity that you can assign to your students, create a link, and put it directly into your presentation. Each slide has an audio recording so that can be sel
Grades:
PreK - 3rd
Juno Valentine | Remarkable & Groundbreaking Women | Bundle!
Perfect for Women's History Month!
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K - 2nd
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First Grade American Symbols Research - Digital Version
This note taking lesson will help students explore the topic of American Symbols. Note taking sheets are fill-in-the-blank sentences to make it easier for students to choose the important words to answer research questions. This lesson is perfect for distance learning as it includes Google Slides files to use in conjunction with Google Classroom. Text boxes are provided for students to type their answers.American Symbols note taking sheets include:The Bald EagleAmerican FlagLiberty BellStatue of
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K - 2nd
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Past and Present - schools
How have schools changed over time?It is hard to imagine, especially for our young learners, but schools did not always look and operate this way! The photos and video provided in this Google Slides presentation is a great way for students to visually see what schools used to look like. This is a great tool for conversations and collaborative discussion.You can always change images or add images as you see fit!
Grades:
PreK - 1st
Also included in: Past and Present Presentations
Project Soapox Checklist & Sentence Starters (Civics for All)
This resource was created to help students create their Project Soapbox (Civics for All) speeches. It can also be used as a persuasive writing tool. As students add to their writing, they can use the checklist to make sure all components of their speech have been added. This resource also contains sentence starters in both English & Spanish for ENL students.
Grades:
K - 8th
Ferryboat Virtual Fieldtrip!
This Ferryboat virtual field trip takes students to The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island learning fun facts and the history of both landmarks.
Grades:
K - 6th
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Past and Present - clothes
How has clothing changed over the years?This Google Slides presentation includes images and photographs of clothing from today and "long ago." Students can compare different articles of clothing, such as shoes, hats, etc.
Grades:
K - 1st
Also included in: Past and Present Presentations
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