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1st grade social studies resources for Easel Activities $5-10
Black History Month Bulletin Board Project Posters and Activities Pennants
Looking for a unique way to commemorate Black History Month in your classroom? Take your educational approach to the next level this February with these Black History Month Bulletin Board Project Posters and Activities.If you've only been discussing the usual figures like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, and Harriet Tubman, it's time to expand your students' horizons. This Black History Month Project delves into the lives and contributions of up to 123 different influential Black America
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1st - 4th
Also included in: Black History Month Bulletin Board Project Posters Activities BUNDLE
Christmas Around the World Passages - Winter Holidays Around the World Research
Want to teach about Christmas and Holidays Around the World, but you're short on time? These reading comprehension passages are a quick way to teach your students about different ways winter holidays are celebrated while practicing their reading skills.These Holiday Around the World reading passages introduce students to how holidays are celebrated in different countries. Ten different countries that celebrate Christmas plus Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Diwali are included. There is one passage page,
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1st - 3rd
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Maps and Globes - 7 Continents and Oceans- Landforms Map Skills Activity
This interactive and engaging resource will help your students learn all about Map Skills, Globes, Continents, Landforms, and Communities! These Map Skills activities will not only have your students learning the importance of locating on places on maps and globes, they’ll also be learning about constructing and reading a simple map, using cardinal directions and identifying map symbols. Lastly, they'll also compare and contrast basic land use in urban, suburban, and rural environments.This Maps
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1st - 3rd
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The Local Community Workbook (Grade 1 Social Studies)
This workbook covers the Grade 1 The Local Community unit in the NEW 2023 Ontario Social Studies curriculum (People and Environments).The workbook covers various topics related to the local community, including traditional territory, natural and built features, community history, community services, emergency services, waste management, green spaces, natural resources, shopping, cultural centres, Indigenous Friendship Centres, libraries, postal service, recreation, and more.There is a variety of
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1st
Also included in: Grade 1 Ontario Social Studies Workbook Bundle
Good Citizenship Activities/ Worksheets (1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade)
This Good Citizenship activities packet includes reading, writing, and Social Studies activities/ worksheets that you need to teach the basics of good citizenship and what it means to be a good citizen. The text is kid-friendly and easy to understand and can be adapted to either whole-group or independent work. Best of all, NO PREP is needed!!!Save time from planning and have fun teaching about Good Citizenship!Simply print and you are ready to teach! 21 Teaching Posters & 10 ActivitiesInc
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: 1st & 2nd Grade Social Studies CURRICULUM Bundle- (14 Resources in One)
Abraham Lincoln Biography Graphic Organizers, Presidents Day Activities & Craft
This Abraham Lincoln biography set includes graphic organizers and a reading and writing flip book craft. This biography set has activities to use for Presidents' Day and covers important facts about Abraham Lincoln's life for students to learn. Within the pack, they will read about Abraham Lincoln, research him, write about him, create a flip book about him, and sort important parts of this famous president's life into graphic organizers. Included in this Abraham Lincoln biography pack: Reading
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1st - 3rd
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Australia: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous places, food, art, and the culture of Australia. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Australia. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and add or delete
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K - 6th
Also included in: Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Community Unit
A community unit that includes lesson plans, comprehension, vocabulary words, activities, and even a unit assessment. Unit follows along with the Michigan Citizenship Curriculum for 2nd grade, however, with the community theme it is applicable in almost any place.GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS LINKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PDF DOWNLOAD ON THE GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS PAGEItems are also accessible for distance learning via Google Slides/Forms.Want to see a sample lesson? CLICK HERE FOR A LESSON FREEBIEIn this pac
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: 2nd Grade Social Studies Communities Curriculum YEAR LONG Bundle Units
2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Economics Unit Goods Services Scarcity
A large collection of resources to use in your classroom for economics! The unit is centered around the ideas of goods and services in our community and how they are sold, specialized, traded, and what resources are influenced in this process. This includes activities that can be used in whole group, small groups, or independently.GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS LINKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PDF DOWNLOAD ON THE GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS PAGEMost activities are now able to be downloaded via Google Drive for Slides/
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: 2nd Grade Social Studies Communities Curriculum YEAR LONG Bundle Units
Ruby Bridges Biography Graphic Organizer - Black History Month Activities
Ruby Bridges was an influential African American girl who made a huge difference. This biography activities pack full of activities is perfect to use during Black History Month or Women's History Month and covers facts about her life for students to learn. Within the pack, they will read about Ruby Bridges, research her, write about her, create a flip book about her, and sort important parts of this famous African American woman's life into graphic organizers.There is now a digital component inc
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1st - 3rd
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Peru: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of Peru. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on the Amazon River, Andes Mountains, South American art, or Machu Picchu. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open
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K - 5th
Also included in: Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Jane Goodall - Women's History Month Biography Graphic Organizer & Reading
This Jane Goodall biography research set is perfect to use during Women's History Month. The graphic organizers, reading passage, and flip book cover facts about her life for students to learn. Within the pack, they will read about Jane Goodall, research her, write about her, create a flip book about her, and sort important parts of this famous woman's life.Included in this Jane Goodall biography pack:Reading PassageCut and Sort TimelineFact Writing for ResearchInformational WritingFlip Book (wi
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1st - 3rd
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50 States of the USA Activity Bundle (Map and Flags)
Try it on EASEL! This resource includes a ready-to-use interactive activity students can complete on any device. This “50 States of the USA” activity includes fun worksheets for all 50 states, including Washington DC. Each activity aims to build and strengthen the following skillsets for Pre-K thru 1st Grade students.1. Trace it—Penmanship.2. Find it—Critical thinking and problem-solving.3. Color it—Creativity and fine motor skills. The activities also help familiarize young students with the US
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: USA State Symbols and Maps MEGA Bundle | Geography
Our Changing Roles and Responsibilities Workbook (Grade 1 Social Studies)
This workbook covers the Grade 1 Our Changing Roles and Responsibilities unit in the NEW 2023 Ontario Social Studies curriculum (Heritage and Identity).It covers various topics such as understanding roles, exploring personal roles, the concept of changing roles, important relationships, places, and events. It also includes worksheets on timelines, community roles, different jobs, responsibilities, rules, respect, accidents, apologies, Every Child Matters, and vocabulary related to roles and resp
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1st
Also included in: Grade 1 Ontario Social Studies Workbook Bundle
2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum History Unit Communities
This unit looks at communities in the past and the present. It allows you to show your students how your own community started and where it is today. There are activities that discuss how we live now compared to the past. Look below to see what is included! GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS LINKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PDF DOWNLOAD ON THE GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS PAGEDigital files available to download via Google Slides and FormsWant to see a sample lesson? CLICK HERE FOR A LESSON FREEBIE6 Lesson Plans5 Reading
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: 2nd Grade Social Studies Communities Curriculum YEAR LONG Bundle Units
2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Geography Unit Maps Landforms
A geography unit that includes lesson plans, comprehension, vocabulary words, activities, and even a unit assessment. Unit follows along with the Michigan Citizenship Curriculum for 2nd grade, however, with the community theme it is applicable in almost any place.GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS LINKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PDF DOWNLOAD ON THE GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS PAGEGoogle Drive accessible files are available in slides/forms via links.Want to see a sample lesson? CLICK HERE FOR A LESSON FREEBIELesson Plan Ti
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: 2nd Grade Social Studies Communities Curriculum YEAR LONG Bundle Units
Types of Communities, Goods & Services, Consumers & Producers, Community Helpers
Teach primary social studies concepts types of communities, goods, services, consumers, producers, and community helpers with engaging, hands-on activities!--Inside you will find the following resources and activities:• Community Vocabulary Match - Cut out these vocabulary words, definitions, and photos and match up to create a class anchor chart for reference throughout the unit. Alternatively, cards can be placed at a learning center for a partner or group match up activity in a pocket chart
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1st - 3rd
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Rosa Parks Biography Graphic Organizer - Black History Month Activities
Rosa Parks was an influential woman who fought for equality and forever changed history. This biography pack full of activities is perfect to use during Black History Month or Women's History Month and covers facts about her life for students to learn. Within the pack, they will read about Rosa Parks, research her, write about her, create a flip book about her, and sort important parts of this famous African American woman's life into graphic organizers.There is now a digital component included
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1st - 3rd
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Harriet Tubman Biography Graphic Organizer - Black History Month Activities
Harriet Tubman was an influential African American woman who made a huge difference in our world. This biography pack full of activities is perfect to use during Black History Month or Women's History Month and covers facts about her life for students to learn. Within the pack, they will read about Harriet Tubman, research her, write about her, create a flip book about her, and sort important parts of this famous African American woman's life into graphic organizers.There is now a digital compon
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1st - 3rd
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1st Grade Science and Social Studies for Wonders
This cute and colorful 57 page science and social studies supplement will provide activities to teach your first grade curriculum as well as be follow along with the Wonders Reading Series. We have provided one to two activities for each week of the school year, each covering skills taught in the first grade science and social studies curriculum in most schools. Since each state is different, we did not include standard numbers, since they may vary, but you could easily add it to the top of ea
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1st
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Brazil: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of Brazil. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on South America or Brazil. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and
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K - 6th
Also included in: Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Nigeria: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about animals, food, art, language, clothing and the culture of Nigeria. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Nigeria or Africa. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program
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K - 6th
Also included in: Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Germany: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of Germany. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Germany. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and add or delete p
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K - 6th
Also included in: Europe Bundle 1: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Community Workers Unit for Special Education
Elevate your community workers lessons with this comprehensive unit, specially designed for special education teachers and parents of autistic students. Packed with engaging games, printables, flashcards, and an adapted book, this resource covers a range of learning styles. The set includes 12 flashcards with definitions, a 12-page adapted book, 9 matching worksheets, 8 writing worksheets, 7 creative writing worksheets, 12 coloring/following direction worksheets, an 'I Have, Who Has?' game, and
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PreK - 5th
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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.
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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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