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By LaFountaine of Knowledge
This is an all-purpose Instagram template great for studies of historical figures, book character projects, or even a getting to know you activity at the beginning of the year. Students create a username for their person, fill out basic information,
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Visual Arts
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Types:
Research, Projects, Google Apps
$3.00
195
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By LaFountaine of Knowledge
This engaging Social Studies lesson about the "Lost Colony" of Roanoke mixes history and forensic science for a hands on approach to learning about the first English colony in the New World. Students examine and analyze primary sources as evidence
Subjects:
U.S. History, British History, Forensics
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Types:
Activities, Google Apps, Centers
CCSS:
RI.4.3, RI.4.7, RI.4.9, RI.4.10, RI.5.6, RI.5.7, RI.5.8, RI.5.9, RI.5.10, RI.6.1, RI.6.7...
$6.50
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Digital Download ZIP (10.42 MB)
By LaFountaine of Knowledge
In this activity, students complete a short reading passage about the Bering Land Bridge (also called Beringia) to learn how Native Americans crossed from Russia to Alaska to settle in the Americas during the last Ice Age. This lesson also includes
Subjects:
Archaeology, Native Americans, Informational Text
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Types:
Worksheets, Google Apps, Lesson
CCSS:
RI.4.1, RI.4.3, RI.4.10, RI.5.10, RI.6.10, RI.7.10, RH.6-8.10
$3.00
39
Digital Download PDF (1.27 MB)
By LaFountaine of Knowledge
In this activity, students read the story of the Cherokee Trail of Tears. Using the information in the passage, they cut and sort the events of the story and glue them into chronological order. This download includes: Teacher directions with
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Native Americans, Informational Text
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Types:
Worksheets, Activities, Google Apps
CCSS:
RI.4.1, RI.4.3, RI.4.10, RI.5.10, RI.6.10, RI.7.10, RH.6-8.10
$3.00
39
Digital Download PDF (0.70 MB)
By LaFountaine of Knowledge
This easy to read passage details the story of Wilbur and Orville Wright's first successful flight of a motor-driven airplane on December 17, 1903 in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. It explains the Wright brothers':background repairing bicycles in
Subjects:
U.S. History, Informational Text, Engineering
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Types:
Worksheets, Printables, Google Apps
CCSS:
RI.4.1, RI.4.3, RI.4.10, RI.5.10, RI.6.10, RI.7.10, RH.6-8.10
$3.00
38
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By LaFountaine of Knowledge
This North Carolina history reading comprehension bundle includes 16 easy to read one page passages! Each passage comes with 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google
Subjects:
U.S. History, British History, Informational Text
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Types:
Worksheets, Printables, Google Apps
CCSS:
RI.4.1, RI.4.3, RI.4.10, RI.5.10, RI.6.10, RI.7.10, RH.6-8.10
$42.00
$25.20
77
Bundle
By LaFountaine of Knowledge
This easy to read, one page passage defines ecosystems and biomes and explains the difference between the two terms. It describes 7 of Earth's major biomes: arctic tundra coniferous forestsdeciduous forestsrainforestsgrasslandsdesertsaquatic
Subjects:
Biology, Geography, Informational Text
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Types:
Worksheets, Google Apps
CCSS:
RI.4.4, RI.4.10, RI.5.4, RI.5.10, RI.6.10, RI.7.10
$3.00
37
Digital Download PDF (1.65 MB)
By LaFountaine of Knowledge
This activity teaches students about England's first attempt to colonize the "New World" in the late 1500's. Students read about the Roanoke expeditions sent by Sir Walter Raleigh and complete a timeline sorting activity. This download includes:A
Subjects:
Native Americans, U.S. History, Informational Text
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Types:
Worksheets, Activities, Google Apps
CCSS:
RI.4.3, RI.4.7, RI.4.10, RI.5.10, RI.6.10, RI.7.10
$3.00
28
Digital Download PDF (0.76 MB)
By LaFountaine of Knowledge
This easy to read, one page passage about the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969 is a perfect blend of science and history. It tells the story of:astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins journey to the moonthe landing of the Eagle
Subjects:
Astronomy, U.S. History, Informational Text
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Types:
Worksheets, Activities, Google Apps
CCSS:
RI.3.4, RI.3.10, RI.4.4, RI.4.10, RI.5.4, RI.5.10, RI.6.10
$3.00
19
Digital Download PDF (1.82 MB)
By LaFountaine of Knowledge
In this interactive lesson for Google Classroom, students learn about the three regions of NC:Coastal Plain (Outer Coastal Plain and Inner Coastal Plain)PiedmontMountainsThe slides include information about location, topography, industries,
Subjects:
U.S. History, Geography
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Types:
PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps
$4.50
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Online Resource
Google Slides™
By LaFountaine of Knowledge
This one page reading passage details the life and career of Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard the pirate. It includes: His early career as a privateer (like a legal pirate) His days as an illegal pirate in the CaribbeanHow he used his
Subjects:
U.S. History, World History, Informational Text
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Types:
Worksheets, Printables, Google Apps
CCSS:
RI.4.1, RI.4.3, RI.4.10, RI.5.10, RI.6.10, RI.7.10, RH.6-8.10
$3.00
36
Digital Download PDF (0.93 MB)
By LaFountaine of Knowledge
In this engaging North Carolina Social Studies project, students use salt dough to model the topography and landforms of North Carolina's 3 distinct regions: the Coastal Plain, Piedmont, and Mountain Regions. Students will: Use salt dough on a
Subjects:
Earth Sciences, Social Studies - History, Geography
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Types:
Projects, Activities
$3.50
14
Digital Download PDF (3.36 MB)
By LaFountaine of Knowledge
These engaging Social Studies lessons mix history and forensic science for a hands on approach to learning about some of history's greatest mysteries. Students examine and analyze primary sources as evidence and use critical thinking skills to come
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, World History
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Types:
Activities, Google Apps, Centers
CCSS:
RI.4.3, RI.4.7, RI.4.9, RI.4.10, RI.5.6, RI.5.7, RI.5.8, RI.5.9, RI.5.10, RI.6.1, RI.6.7...
$32.50
$22.75
5
Bundle
By LaFountaine of Knowledge
This resource includes 3 reading comprehension passages about Native Americans in all three regions of North Carolina. The passages include information about: where the native groups livedwhat resources they usedhow they built their houses and
Subjects:
Native Americans, U.S. History, Informational Text
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Types:
Worksheets, Printables, Google Apps
CCSS:
RI.4.1, RI.4.3, RI.4.4, RI.4.10, RI.5.10, RI.6.10, RI.7.10, RH.6-8.10
$7.50
31
Digital Download PDF (1.25 MB)
By LaFountaine of Knowledge
This one page reading passage tells the history of the Jamestown Colony including:when and why it was establishedits early leadersthe many hardships it faced before taking its place in history as the first permanent English settlement in the New
Subjects:
U.S. History, British History, Informational Text
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Types:
Worksheets, Printables, Google Apps
CCSS:
RI.4.1, RI.4.3, RI.4.10, RI.5.10, RI.6.10, RI.7.10, RH.6-8.10
$3.00
18
Digital Download PDF (1.32 MB)
By LaFountaine of Knowledge
This engaging Social Studies lesson about Edward Teach (better known as Blackbeard the pirate) mixes history and forensic science for a hands on approach to learning about Blackbeard. Students examine and analyze primary sources as evidence and use
Subjects:
U.S. History, British History
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Types:
Activities, Printables, Google Apps
CCSS:
RI.4.3, RI.4.7, RI.4.9, RI.4.10, RI.5.6, RI.5.7, RI.5.8, RI.5.9, RI.5.10, RI.6.1, RI.6.7...
$6.50
6
Digital Download ZIP (10.26 MB)
By LaFountaine of Knowledge
This resource includes 3 reading comprehension passages about the Revolutionary War as it affected North Carolina as well as events leading up to the war. Passages include: The Edenton Tea PartyThe Mecklenburg ResolvesThe Revolutionary War (with
Subjects:
U.S. History, British History, Informational Text
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Types:
Worksheets, Printables, Google Apps
CCSS:
RI.4.1, RI.4.3, RI.4.10, RI.5.10, RI.6.10, RI.7.10, RH.6-8.10
$7.50
21
Digital Download PDF (1.23 MB)
By LaFountaine of Knowledge
This easy to read, one page passage about evolution and natural selection: tells the story of Charles Darwin's voyage to the Galapagos Islands and how his observations there helped him to form important scientific theoriesdefines the theory of
Subjects:
Biology, World History, Informational Text
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Types:
Worksheets, Google Apps
CCSS:
RI.4.1, RI.4.4, RI.4.10, RI.5.4, RI.5.10, RI.6.4, RI.6.10, RI.7.10, RST.6-8.10
$3.00
7
Digital Download PDF (1.97 MB)
By LaFountaine of Knowledge
This bundle of 4 social studies resources is the perfect way to teach your class about the history of the Lost Colony of Roanoke: two reading comprehension passages with print and digital versions("The 1585 Colony" and "The Lost Colony" in 1587) an
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, U.S. History, British History
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Types:
PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Activities
CCSS:
RI.4.3, RI.4.10, RI.5.10, RI.6.10, RI.7.10
$15.50
$10.85
14
Bundle
By LaFountaine of Knowledge
This easy to read, one page passage about climate explains:the difference between climate and weatherEarth is divided into 5 main climate categories: tropical, dry, temperate, continental, and polarclimate is affected by latitude, elevation,
Subjects:
Earth Sciences, Geography, Informational Text
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Types:
Worksheets, Activities, Google Apps
CCSS:
RI.3.1, RI.3.4, RI.3.10, RI.4.1, RI.4.4, RI.4.10, RI.5.4, RI.5.10, RI.6.4, RI.6.10, RST.6-8.10
$3.00
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Digital Download PDF (2.14 MB)
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I've been teaching 4th grade since 2014. Rather than searching through books and online resources for activities and lesson plans for my students, I prefer to create them myself. Throughout the past several years, I have created a plethora of tried and true lessons and games that I am excited to share with other teachers. All of the materials in my store have been tested out on more than one group of students and have proven worthy of sharing with others! Enjoy!

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe learning should be authentic. That means creating real life, hands on experiences that promote critical thinking and spark curiosity. In 8 years of teaching 4th grade, I've found that students learn better and remember more when they discover the information first hand. My resources promote problem solving, creativity, and team work. They prompt students to think deeply and explore more to discover the learning objectives for themselves. My goal is to make this type of inquiry based learning more accessible and affordable to teachers and students everywhere.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

National Board Certified Teacher

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I graduated from UNC Chapel Hill in 2010 with a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Spanish. I am certified to teach Kindergarten through 6th grade as well as Spanish. I recently became National Board Certified and am very proud of that accomplishment!

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am happy to be living, once again, in my old home town and teaching at the Elementary School that I once attended alongside some of my own teachers turned coworkers. Find me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest @lafountaineofknowledge or check out my website/blog lafountaineofknowledge.com for more!