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U.S. History Common Core W.1.1 resources
National Monuments Unit Activities
America’s National Monuments This unit is a great resource to teach your students about six of America’s National Monuments! Take your students on a tour of the USA as you learn more about the Washington Monument, Statue of Liberty, Lincoln Memorial, Congress Building, The White House, and Mount Rushmore. You'll love all the teaching resources and activities this unit includes! Your students will love all the interactive activities!This 2 part pack includes:A Teaching PowerPoint Slide Show-Use
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Thematic Units Bundle for 2nd and 3rd Grade
Biography Research Reports--Using Pebble Go
Looking for an easy way to assist students in using a digital tool like Pebble Go to do research? This comprehensive packet features 26 different historical figures found on the Pebble Go research database. All 26 historical figures have three different research templates to use. You will find a template for students to use for research that corresponds perfectly with the Pebble Go site, a fun facts page, and a writing page with pictures of each person and primary writing lines. ****************
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Research Reports Bundle Using Pebble Go
Long Ago and Today Activities and Worksheets
Teach your students about past and present and comparing how things have changed over time. These engaging long ago/today activities and worksheets can be used for literacy and social studies centers. There are options for small group, partner, and independent learning.What is included in this resource?Picture Sort66 colored picture cardslong ago/today and past/present header cardsPicture Sequencing Puzzles18 three-piece picture puzzlesComparing and PredictingPast, Present, Future Changes Over T
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Long Ago and Today Bundle
Famous Americans, Inventors & Influential People - 1st Grade Social Studies Unit
Are you struggling to fit science and social studies into your busy first grade schedule? Look no further! This American Contributors unit is integrated with literacy to help first grade kids understand famous Americans and inventors who made major contributions to our country. This famous Americans unit integrates science, social studies and literacy all in one cohesive unit to make learning more impactful and help you use your precious instructional time wisely.It's perfect for Black History
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K - 2nd
National Symbols – 13 American Symbols & National Landmark Activities & Lessons
Our American Symbols Unit features THIRTEEN COMPLETE Common Core-aligned lessons with a balanced mix of engaging higher and lower level hands-on activities to teach 1st-3rd grade students about our nation's National Symbols:
• National Symbols Pre and Post Tests
• Nonfiction Informational text-we provide all of the National Symbols CONTENT
• Questions to assess Informational Text Comprehension after each of the 13 lessons
• short Research Project to make the game Find the Fib using True and Fal
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1st - 3rd
Long Ago and Today Bundle
This engaging long ago and today resource for teaching and comparing how things have changed over time combines long ago and today activities and worksheets with a past and present Write the Room that can be used for literacy and social studies centers, small group, partner activities, and independent learning. What is included in this resource?Picture Sort66 colored picture cardslong ago/today and past/present header cardsPicture Sequencing Puzzles18 three-piece picture puzzlesComparing and Pre
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1st
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Pilgrims ~ THEN and NOW
Fun and engaging activities to help our young learners understand life as a pilgrim in 1620 as compared to their life now. Included is a whole group sorting activity of 21 then cards with 21 matching now cards. Years ago I visited Plimoth Plantation in Massachusetts. I used seven of my pictures from that trip to create information cards that highlight some of the ways pilgrim life was different from our lives today. There are four opinion writing pages centering around pilgrim chores in 1620 an
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PreK - 3rd
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Constitution Day Activities for K-3
Elevate teaching efforts with primary students to gain understanding on the abstract nature of our Constitution and its history. If you are scrambling for something to use for this daunting task that is informative, integrated, easy-to-prepare, and fun to use, look no further! You can begin with an original read aloud, use picture vocabulary cards, link to Internet resources (in teacher led tasks), and integrate with math and language tasks to round out your day. Students have a simple-to-read b
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K - 3rd
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Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Passages and Language Arts Activities Bundle
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month vibrantly in your classroom! These dynamic sets of reading comprehension passages & ELA activities are designed perfectly for 1st and 2nd graders to bring Hispanic culture to life! Let your students delve into the compelling stories of Ellen Ochoa, Selena, Celia Cruz, Sonia Sotomayor, Cesar Chavez, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Oscar de la Renta, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, improve their reading comprehension, and embrace diversity.Each activity includes engaging questi
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1st - 2nd
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Harriet Tubman Unit
This unit about Harriet Tubman includes activities to get your students engaged into learning about Black History Month in February. The unit includes anchor charts, KWL charts, venn diagram, a biography activity, a fact and opinion activity, a timeline piece and a writing activity.
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1st - 4th
Memorial Day Lessons and Activities
Set Includes:
Memorial Day Information Sheet
“What Are Red Poppies” information and color by number activity , “ “Remember Our Heroes" Graphic Organizer
"Complete the sentence" vocabulary Activity
“Memorial Day Memories”- Writing Activity
“Letter to Our Soldiers"- Writing Activity
Hats for four branches of the Armed Forces
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K - 3rd
Social Studies Economics, Needs and Wants, Goods and Services, Consumers - 7
Are you ready to ignite a spark of financial literacy in your first and second graders? Look no further than our captivating Social Studies unit – a comprehensive resource meticulously designed to engage young minds, cover multiple standards, and effortlessly integrate differentiation, all without any prep work required on your part!Imagine immersing your students in a dynamic exploration of fundamental economic concepts, from distinguishing between needs and wants to unraveling the intricacies
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K - 2nd
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Celebrate Heroes A USA Themed Activity for September 11th or Any Day
Looking for an alternative to honoring September 11th for the little ones?Why use Celebrate Heroes A USA Themed Activity for September 11th or Any Day? Celebrate Heroes: September 11th can be a tough day to honor with little ones By using this discussion and writing prompt, it has been a success in my classroom. How it works: After a discussion on what a hero is and what a hero isn't, the children can write about their own heroes. See THIS blog post for more information.What's included: There a
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K - 4th
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George Washington Fact and Opinion
Our product encourages active participation when learning about George Washington. Use this activity when learning about President George Washington, American Presidents, important Americans, or to celebrate Presidents' Day.This activity can be used in centers, whole-group instruction and as an early-finisher activity.There are 2 complete versions (one in full color and one in black/white). Includes:• 70 sorting cards (35 Fact cards and 35 Opinion cards)• Facts Header Page to use during sorting
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Biography Bundle Fact and Opinion
Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Comprehension Passages and ELA Activities set 2
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Hispanic culture with these Hispanic Heritage Month reading comprehension passages! This versatile educational resource features inspiring stories about Ellen Ochoa, Selena, Celia Cruz, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, fostering a deep appreciation for the Hispanic heritage. Enhance your understanding with eight stimulating language arts activities to extend learning and engage young minds.Don't want the hassle of printing copies for each student? No problem
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1st - 2nd
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Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Comprehension Passages and ELA Activities set 3
Are you ready to embark on an exciting cultural exploration and learning journey? As we approach Hispanic Heritage Month, captivate your 1st and 2nd graders with these engaging reading comprehension passages and get to know Dolores Huerta, Roberto Clemente, Rita Moreno, and Pablo Picasso.Don't want the hassle of printing copies for each student? No problem! This resource contains a Google Slides™ presentation you can easily assign to your students.Here are some reasons why you should consider pu
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1st - 2nd
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Learning About the United States - USA Activities, Centers, and Learning Games
Learning about our country can be fun, and can practice other important skills as well. These activities are great for any patriotic holiday: Constitution Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, or Independence Day. These activities also work well any time of year you want the children to learn more about their country. Why use this resource? People need novelty to keep life interesting. They can be taught about their country with lectures and "busy work," or the
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2nd - 3rd
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Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Passages and ELA Activities set 1
Get ready to embark on an extraordinary educational journey that celebrates the brilliance of Hispanic Heritage Month like never before! Introducing these Hispanic Heritage reading comprehension passages with eight language arts activities featuring Sonia Sotomayor, Cesar Chavez, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Oscar de la Renta – an enriching resource that promises to captivate, educate, and empower your young learners.Don't want the hassle of printing copies for each student? No problem! This resource
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1st - 2nd
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Social Studies 1st Grade: Biographies, Famous Americans & Texans Timelines - 5
Prepare to transport your first and second graders through time discovering history, biographies, and more with our captivating Social Studies History unit – a comprehensive resource designed to spark curiosity, foster exploration, and meet a multitude of standards with ease. And here's the best part – it's a no-prep gem with built-in differentiation, ready to revolutionize your teaching!Imagine immersing your students in the fascinating world of history, from exploring schools, toys, and transp
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K - 2nd
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Social Studies 1st Grade: Calendar, Months, Family, School, Holidays, Timelines
Transform your Social Studies lessons for first and second graders into an exciting journey! Immerse your students in a captivating exploration of American History, calendars, weather, family, holidays, and timelines. This engaging unit is not only comprehensive but also a breeze to implement – it's completely no prep! Imagine a hassle-free experience that lets you focus on teaching rather than spending hours on preparation.With just a click, you can have all the resources at your fingertips. No
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K - 2nd
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NGSS:
K-ESS2-1
, K-ESS3-2
, 1-ESS1-2
Uncle Sam Fact and Opinion
Celebrate Uncle Sam Day on September 13 with these 42 fact and opinion cards about Uncle Sam. Use the fact and opinion sorting cards as a center, small group lesson, an early finisher activity or a whole-group activity when teaching about American symbols, United States patriotic holidays, the Independence Day and patriotic symbols of the United States. Uncle Sam Fact and Opinion includes:• 2 full versions, one in color and one in B&W• 42 sorting cards• including 21 Fact Cards about Unc
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1st - 2nd
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S.S. Graphic Organizers and Writing for Famous Americans and National Holidays
In this packet, Social Studies Graphic Organizers and Writing for Famous Americans & National Holidays, you will find the “Gathering Grid” graphic organizer and writing sheets for the following:* Johnny Appleseed* Christopher Columbus* Veterans Day * Thanksgiving Day* Martin Luther King, Jr.* George Washington* Abraham LincolnThere are 5 formats for each Famous American and National Holiday: 1. Blank gathering grid2. Gathering grid with lines only3. Gathering grid with a topic for each box,
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K - 2nd
Black History Month Circle Maps with linked videos
This Black History Month item is a smartboard notebook file that includes pictures and linked classroom-appropriate youtube.com videos! I've highlighted 16 important figures during Black History Month that include Obama, Goode, Robinson, and many other important figures that we can celebrate during this month! Each page is designed as a bubble map to brainstorm facts that you know or learn about each individual and the lines at the bottom are great for guided, shared, or modeled writing!
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PreK - 8th
Benjamin Franklin: Text-Dependent Questions and More!
“Benjamin Franklin” by Marion Dane Bauer, is a great read-aloud for teaching young learners the Common Core State Standards for Reading Informational text 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8. Our text-dependent questions help you model close reading as you return to the text for the answers and to uncover the central message of the story: Ben Franklin was amazing! Our Close Reading Fact Sheet reinforces close reading by guiding your students back into the text with specific page references so they can find
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1st - 2nd
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