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4th grade social studies thematic unit plans on sale
Mapping Skills with Google Earth: Latitude, Longitude and Time Zones Gr. 3-5
This is the chapter slice "Latitude, Longitude and Time Zones" from the full lesson plan "Mapping Skills with Google Earth"About the FULL RESOURCE:Students will learn in-depth how to read and create maps with our engaging resource designed for students in grades three to five. Students will expand their knowledge of the elements on a map by exploring the lines of latitude, longitude and time zones. Then, students will learn about geographical and cultural features by exploring topographic and ch
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3rd - 5th
Solar Eclipse - Eclipse de Sol - Spanish Resources and Activities
This bundle includes a non-fiction reading and a story with activities. Novice students can also learn about exciting topics in Spanish class!El Eclipse de SolThis resource includes:PresentationReading with comprehension activitiesGameColor by code pagesCraftStory: Lulo y el eclipse - Spanish Parts of The HouseThis resource includes:Story: Printable and digital versionsGames: Sequences, Memory, and "Where is the Dog?"Extension activities:Reading comprehensionReading with picturesTrue or falseMat
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2nd - 5th
Mapping Skills with Google Earth: Basics of Map Reading Gr. 3-5
**This is the chapter slice "Basics of Map Reading" from the full lesson plan "Mapping Skills with Google Earth"** About the FULL RESOURCE:Students will learn in-depth how to read and create maps with our engaging resource designed for students in grades three to five. Students will expand their knowledge of the elements on a map by exploring the lines of latitude, longitude and time zones. Then, students will learn about geographical and cultural features by exploring topographic and choropleth
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3rd - 5th
Australia Lapbooks I Information Report- I States-animals-landmarks-currency I
⭐Australia Lapbooks and Information Reports - States,animals,landmarks and currency ⭐Engage your students with these creative mini themed projects based on a range of aspects of Australian culture and the country itself. A great way to meet research standards and connect social studies and ELA writing standards. These lapbooks look great for classroom displays and presentations.☀Australian States☀Australian Animals☀Australian Landmarks (2 templates to choose from)☀Australian Bank Notes☀Australi
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4th - 6th, Staff
Also included in: Australian Geography and Celebration Days Bundle-
MEDIEVAL TIMES - Provincial Curriculum Gr. 4
Our unit covers the Grade 4 Provincial Curriculum expectations. Travel back to Medieval Times to meet the Crusaders. Learn about the Feudal System, Muhammad, the spread of Islam, and the Christian Church. The origins of modern western civilization lie in the Middle Ages. It was a period of upheaval, change, and assimilation and the foundations of our present-day systems of law, commerce and banking, religion, education, government and social institutions were built by vigorous and creative peopl
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4th
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Natural Disasters and Extreme weather events. Unit of work
This extreme weather and natural disasters research unit is perfect for students who are learning how to use informational text and studying weather and natural disasters. It is perfect for a natural disasters and extreme weather research project.Use this resource to explore the following concepts with your students:✔ Where these weather events occur✔ How frequently they occur✔ Why they occur✔ How they are formed and caused✔ How we can prepare, act and survive such events✔ The effects of these w
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4th - 6th
Pirate Classroom Resources, Pirate Activities, Comprehension, Pirate Craft
Set sail for a treasure trove of engaging and educational activities with this "Pirates Galore" resource pack! Perfect for swashbuckling adventurers in your classroom, this comprehensive pack is a treasure chest of learning, creativity, and pirate fun.What's Inside?Pirate Comprehension Passage and Activities: Dive into the world of pirates with a captivating comprehension passage. Activities include questions, discussions, and more to reinforce reading skills.Detailed Pirate Role Descriptions: U
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: PIRATES cross curricular bundle THINK LIKE A PIRATE DAY
AUSTRALIAN LANDMARKS PACK -A comprehensive Geography Unit
What is a landmark?A landmark is an interesting or an important place.It can be an object, structure or place that is easy to see and recognise.It can be natural or man-madeA prominent identifying feature of a landscape.A fixed marker, such as a concrete block, that indicates a boundary line.An event marking an important stage of development or a turning point in history.A building or site with historical significance, especially one marked for preservation by a municipal or national government.
Grades:
4th - 6th, Staff
Also included in: Australian Geography and Celebration Days Bundle-
Australian Democracy and levels of government.
What is democracy?AimI can describe the main features of a democracy and discuss the rights and responsibilities of citizens in AustraliaLearning IntentionsTo learn about the different levels of government used to maked decisions and laws in AustraliaWhat is the system of Government in AUSTRALIA?Basic rightsWho rules Australia?What does democracy mean?Democracy and votingYoung people and democracyMain political partiesVotingElected representativesLevels of GovernmentLaw and orderWhat is included
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4th - 6th, Staff
Asian Canadian Heritage in French - Canadians Pennant Banner Project
These research pennant banners are a fantastic way to engage your kiddos during Asian American & pacific Islanders Heritage Month. You can use these notable Asian Canadians research pennant banners as an independent research project or during a whole-class lesson. This resource includes research flags for 10 influential Asian CanadianThere are 3 different research pennant banner options to choose from:With an image & space for informationWithout an image & space for informationWithou
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1st - 6th
ANZAC DAY Activities Pack and unit planner
This ANZAC Day Resource Pack and unit planner will help you to prepare your planning for ANZAC day. This includes a time and money saving cross curricular unit comprising 30 pages of printable activities, links and websites which will lead you to a host of units of work, downloads, writing prompts, videos and resources to use with computers or with an interactive whiteboard.A small investment for a treasure trove of information.ANZAC DAY Cross Curricular UnitSuitable for Years 2-6✅What is in thi
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1st - 4th
Also included in: ANZAC Unit for K-6 and Collaborative Posters
PERU AND THE INCREDIBLE INCAS Gr. 4-6
Give your students the opportunity to review modern Peru with mapping and research activities and along with an intensive study of the Incas. To stimulate student interest, start with a short film, video or a few pictures. Brainstorm and list on a chart what students have learned from this brief introduction and viewing. Many of the research topics could be used at activity centres. Begin or end each session with student presentations of individual or small group activities. These presentations
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4th - 6th
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NEW!! What is Veterans Day? Worksheet (Distance Learning)
What is Veterans Day? Why is it an important American holiday? I have found that so many of my students don't seem to understand what Veterans day is all about. Unfortunately, each year a growing number of students see this holiday as just another day off from school. This is why I have made it my mission to create resources to guide students to a greater understanding of the importance of honoring our veterans on Veterans Day and throughout the year.This worksheet provides a great opportuni
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3rd - 8th
ANZAC Pack-Unit and printables and Collaborative Posters-BUNDLE
ANZAC BUNDLEWhat is in this bundle?✅ANZAC Cross Curricular Unit for K-6✅Collaborative PostersThis ANZAC Day Resource Pack and unit planner will help you to prepare your planning for ANZAC day. This includes a time and money saving cross curricular unit comprising 30 pages of printable activities, links and websites which will lead you to a host of units of work, downloads, writing prompts, videos and resources to use with computers or with an interactive whiteboard.A small investment for a treas
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K - 6th
DISCOVERING MAPS & GLOBES Gr. 2-6
Introduce the salient concepts to beginners that reinforce skills in working with maps and globes. Designed for students with differentiated learning levels; including children who have had no experience in formal map & globe skills often experience difficulties when faced with geography as a subject at an intermediate level. The material in this package may be of benefit to children in junior and early intermediate grades as well. The activities are designed with participation in mind encou
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2nd - 6th
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Ancient World Bundle for Middle-School Social Studies
Included in this bundle for middle-grade social studies classes are 4 resources to aid in the study of ancient civilizations.Archaeology: From the “-Ologies” SeriesAncient Egypt Bingo BookAncient Greece Bingo BookAncient Rome Bingo BookArchaeology: From the “-Ologies” SeriesThis book introduce students to the various civilizations and acquaints them with their fantastic achievements. Students gain an appreciation for and an understanding of these and other cultures which are different from their
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4th - 12th
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Mapping Skills with Google Earth: Mapping Cultural Features Gr. 3-5
**This is the chapter slice "Mapping Cultural Features" from the full lesson plan "Mapping Skills with Google Earth"** About the FULL RESOURCE:Students will learn in-depth how to read and create maps with our engaging resource designed for students in grades three to five. Students will expand their knowledge of the elements on a map by exploring the lines of latitude, longitude and time zones. Then, students will learn about geographical and cultural features by exploring topographic and chorop
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3rd - 5th
American Revolution Bundle for Middle-Grade Social Studies Classes
Included in this bundle are 3 resources to aid in the study of the American Revolution for middle-school social studies classes.America Becomes a Nation Create-a-CenterAmerican Revolution Bingo BookUsing Primary Sources to Teach U.S. History: War to Constitution Using Primary Sources to Teach U.S. History: War to ConstitutionThis is a comprehensive unit on this period of time! Students develop important inference, application, analysis, and evaluation skills. They learn that people interpret eve
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4th - 9th
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Middle Ages Bundle for Grades 4–8
Included in this middle-grade social studies bundle are 3 resources to aid in the study of the Middle Ages.The Middle Ages: A Study Unit to Promote Critical and Creative ThinkingCreate-a-Center: The Middle Ages The Middle Ages Bingo BookThe Middle Ages: A Study Unit to Promote Critical and Creative ThinkingActivities in this comprehensive unit encourage higher-level, critical- and creative-thinking. Students learn about castles, lords, knights, feudalism, the growth of towns, and other aspects
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4th - 8th
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CANADIAN MOSAIC Gr. 3-7
**THIS IS AN INSTANT DOWNLOAD**
Canadian Mosaic is a collection of activities designed to give students the opportunity to explore Canadian content through a variety of subject areas.
• Music • Mapping • Research
• Crafts • Collecting • Brainstorming
• Literature • Writing • Inventing
Set up a permanent Canada Centre where students can work and readily obtain materials they need to complete the activities. Materials that can be included in the centre are atlases, blank maps of Canada, music
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3rd - 6th
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CANADA Gr. 4-8
Our unit has been designed so that it is suitable for use in a classroom or enrichment centre. A wide range of activities at various levels of difficulty are provided. Some of the subjects covered in this unit include early Canadian settlements, job opportunities, important Canadian people and the important contribution they made to Canada, Canadian inventions, etc. Students can design their own trivia board game using questions about Canada and then include this in your resource centre as an ac
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4th - 8th
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Mapping Skills with Google Earth: Map the World Gr. 3-5
**This is the chapter slice "Map the World" from the full lesson plan "Mapping Skills with Google Earth"** About the FULL RESOURCE:Students will learn in-depth how to read and create maps with our engaging resource designed for students in grades three to five. Students will expand their knowledge of the elements on a map by exploring the lines of latitude, longitude and time zones. Then, students will learn about geographical and cultural features by exploring topographic and choropleth maps. F
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3rd - 5th
Mapping Skills with Google Earth: Mapping Geographical Features Gr. 3-5
This is the chapter slice "Mapping Geographical Features" from the full lesson plan "Mapping Skills with Google Earth"About the FULL RESOURCE:Students will learn in-depth how to read and create maps with our engaging resource designed for students in grades three to five. Students will expand their knowledge of the elements on a map by exploring the lines of latitude, longitude and time zones. Then, students will learn about geographical and cultural features by exploring topographic and choropl
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3rd - 5th
Mapping Skills with Google Earth: Map Your Country Gr. 3-5
**This is the chapter slice "Map Your Country" from the full lesson plan "Mapping Skills with Google Earth"** About the FULL RESOURCE:Students will learn in-depth how to read and create maps with our engaging resource designed for students in grades three to five. Students will expand their knowledge of the elements on a map by exploring the lines of latitude, longitude and time zones. Then, students will learn about geographical and cultural features by exploring topographic and choropleth maps
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
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- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
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