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1st grade social studies scaffolded notes under $5
20 Research & Note-taking Graphic Organizers and Templates
These research graphic organizers will help your students form strong note-taking habits, organize findings, build vocabulary and keep track of the sources they used to find information. - 20 Diverse Graphic Organizers / Templates for Research - Generic enough to be used across different subjects, activities and lesson - Differentiated from basic to advanced with different focuses, formats and layouts- Can be used as a non-fiction reading response activity for student accountability - Excellent
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1st - 10th
Maggie Walker and Arthur Ashe - PowerPoint, Reading Passages, and Sort
SOL 1.3 introduces first graders to two famous Virginians: Maggie Walker and Arthur Ashe. These two actually have quite a bit in common! This resource is newly updated to include a 24-slide Powerpoint presentation to assist with virtual and distance learning. The presentation digs deeper into the lives of Maggie and Arthur and includes engaging photos and questions to facilitate class discussion. Check out the video preview to see what the Powerpoint looks like! This resource also includes a pri
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1st
Also included in: Famous Americans First Grade BUNDLE
Ruby Bridges Opinion Writing | Black History Month Activities
This Ruby Bridges Differentiated Opinion Writing Packet was created to meet the diverse needs of your students. Whether you are seeking a lesson for Black History Month, or simply an opinion writing resource... this download will provide you the essential tools to keep your students on the "WRITE" track!PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:In this download, you will discover a variety of differentiated resources including:♥ Writing Templates♥ Graphic Organizers♥ Ruby Bridges Thinking Map for Brainstorming♥ Fina
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1st - 4th, Staff
Earth's Orbit and the Seasons Diagram for Coloring and Labeling
A great visual for children to color and label, following your seasons lesson. This diagram shows and describes how the tilt of the Earth's poles contribute to warm and cold seasons in the Northern hemisphere. Children fill in blanks to label the Earth's season during each part of its orbit - Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter, and colour the pictures of Earth, to show where the Sun's light hits the Earth the most. Dotted lines on the Earth pictures help show where the light boundary is. We'
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K - 3rd
Holidays Around the World Graphic Organizers for Note-Taking, Compare & Contrast
With Christmas around the world, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and more winter holidays around the corner, use these graphic organizers to make note-taking and comparing and contrasting a breeze! This resource includes two graphic organizers: One for nonfiction note-taking, and a Venn Diagram for comparing and contrasting world holidays. Students use these clear headings to guide their research: Where is this holiday celebrated?When is this holiday celebrated?Special foods:Special decorations:Special act
Grades:
1st - 4th
Needs and Wants Social Studies Activities with Interactive PowerPoint
Help your students understand the difference between needs and wants with these 6 different engaging activities. This product also includes an interactive PowerPoint that my kiddos LOVED. And the best part? It includes little to NO prep! I hope you and your students love these activities!Contact me with any questions at teachingwithacaffeinequeen@gmail.com©Teaching with a Caffeine QueenRelated Products► Economics Unit PBL - Market Day, Needs and Wants, Goods and Services Activities► Goods and Se
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1st - 3rd
Geography Mini Book
This Geography Mini Book is perfect for teaching students about important land forms and bodies of water! Each vocabulary term has its own page with definitions. Students draw or paste in an illustration. Blank pages are also included so that you can add your own words.
These printables can be stapled together to create a mini book or pasted in to an interactive notebook!
Vocabulary terms included:
river
strait
lake
bay
tributary
Great Lakes
continent
peninsula
plain
plateau
island
coast
Deat
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1st - 5th
On The Way To School - Documentary Companion Notes - Classroom Activity
Included are 3 versions of specially designed notes you could use for your classroom to accompany the fantastic documentary directed by Pascal Plisson - "On The Way To School" The film features 4 young school children ages 11-13 with uniquely long, challenging, and dangerous travels to school. The documentary is a great way to either start the year, rejuvinate student motivation, boost the value of education, and connect students with different cultures. I have shared this film for several years
Grades:
1st - 8th
"My Hero" Written and Oral Report Project
Bring a class full of heroes to your room this year! This packet includes all you need to help students research, write and report about the hero of their choice. Originally written as a homework assignment for younger students, this could easily be used for more skilled researchers and writers within the classroom. Included in this packet are: a research graphic organizer, a rough draft guide, a parent letter, final draft papers and a scoring rubric.
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Spanish President's Day PowerPoint (Día de los presidentes)
I created this 28 slide Power Point presentation to use on President's Day in my first grade dual language classroom. This presentation focuses on George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Donald Trump. Students filled in a Venn diagram based on information in the presentation. You can also find the Present's Day Venn diagram in my store!
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K - 3rd
Local & Global Communities Integrated Activity Ontario Gr. 1/2 {Differentiated}
Aligned with the Grades 1/2 Ontario Social Studies, Music, and Language curricula. I have packages that include only the Grade 1 project and only the Grade 2 project - check the links at the bottom of the description.
In this assignment, students will create an 8-beat chant to describe a community. Each grade has several pages which scaffold the activity for students into very important stages. This activity is intended to span over a week or two (or three)! After completion, students can orall
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K - 3rd
1st Grade Theodore Roosevelt Printable Booklet + Lesson 4 | Respects Environment
This resource includes a Google Slides lesson on the life of Theodore Roosevelt and his contributions to the environment through preserving land, monuments, and national parks. After purchase, this product will be copied into your Google Drive. A link to the printable booklet for students is included in the lesson. The printable booklet has a word bank and fill-in-the-blanks on each page for students to write important vocabulary in their booklet as you teach using the presentation. Booklet and
Grades:
1st - 3rd
STAAR Math Fraction on a Number Line Activity Centers Printable Worksheet
Our Fractions on Number line Task Card Center Printable Activity will enhance your students' number fluency. With our set of 10 task cards designed for practicing fractions on a number line students will gain knowledge in number sense. Each card offers a dynamic opportunity for students to interact with fractions and strengthen their understanding of numerical relationships. Through engaging exercises, students will master the skill of accurately placing sets of fractions on a number line, fo
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Vocabulary Journal (Printable- Write it, draw it, use it)
This vocabulary journal is created as a reading and writing scaffold tool for diverse learners - especially multi-language learners to benefit from. Students can create a vocabulary journal for each content class and can keep track of new academic vocabulary all in once place with this printable journal.Content teachers can print and keep journals (24 pages available for a total of 72 blank vocabulary spots available per pdf) in a three prong folder to allow students to take it out, add to it, a
Grades:
1st - 12th
Ben Franklin Biography Study- Differentiated for First Grade
This is a packet of 14 pages to help you teach Georgia's Famous American: Benjamin Franklin for first graders. It is Common Core Aligned AND Differentiated! With one packet you can be ready for this whole Ben Franklin Social Studies Unit.
In this unit, students will create a biography page about the life of thais Famous American (along with an accompanying glossary page to reinforce that key vocabulary). You can print off the individual pages for each American hero OR you can turn it into a non
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: First Grade Famous Americans Biography Study- Bundled for the Full Year
Harriet Tubman Biography Study- Differentiated for First Grade
This is a packet of 14 pages to help you teach Georgia's Famous American: Harriet Tubman for first graders. It is Common Core Aligned AND Differentiated! With one packet you can be ready for this whole Harriet Tubman Social Studies Unit.
In this unit, students will create a biography page about the life of thais Famous American (along with an accompanying glossary page to reinforce that key vocabulary). You can print off the individual pages for each American hero OR you can turn it into a nonf
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: First Grade Famous Americans Biography Study- Bundled for the Full Year
Biography Graphic Organizer and Research Templates
These note-taking templates are great to help students capture what they've learned after reading a biography or researching an individual. This is a great way to assess student comprehension of a nonfiction text that they've read, or one that has been read aloud to them. Students can record facts learned in a variety of formats.These response sheets would be great with nonfiction books, eBooks, online research and articles. On some of the templates, students even have space to record where they
Grades:
1st - 4th
Lewis & Clark Biography Study- Differentiated for First Grade
This is a packet of 14 pages to help you teach Georgia's Famous Americans: Meriwether Lewis and William Clark for first graders. It is Common Core Aligned AND Differentiated! With one packet you can be ready for this whole Lewis and Clark Social Studies Unit.
In this unit, students will create a biography page about the life of thais Famous American (along with an accompanying glossary page to reinforce that key vocabulary). You can print off the individual pages for each American hero OR you c
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: First Grade Famous Americans Biography Study- Bundled for the Full Year
Memorial Day Poppy Craft
Memorial Day is coming up! Get your students ready to learn with this Poppy Printable! This resource is a simple print and go activity, that has several differentiation options. These include: blank options, provided questions, sentence stems for answers, and blank lines for answers. You can print on red paper for a quicker activity, or provide time for coloring. You can also print these in full size, or do 2 per page for smaller flowers. Please check out my TPT page for more resources! :)
Grades:
K - 2nd
George Washington Carver Biography Study- Differentiated for First Grade
This is a packet of 14 pages to help you teach Georgia's Famous Americans: George Washington Carver aka "the plant doctor" for first graders. It is Common Core Aligned AND Differentiated! With one packet you can be ready for this whole George Washington Carver Social Studies Unit.
In this unit, students will create a biography page about the life of thais Famous American (along with an accompanying glossary page to reinforce that key vocabulary). You can print off the individual pages for each
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: First Grade Famous Americans Biography Study- Bundled for the Full Year
Introduction to Ancient Athens Scaffolded Notes - Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies
The objective of this lesson is to introduce students to Ancient Athens as well as the class structure and gender divides of Ancient Athens.6.2.3 analyze the structure and functions of the democratic system in ancient Athens by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues: How was the government of ancient Athens structured? (PADM)How did the structure of the government in ancient Athens provide opportunities for citizens to participate in decision making? (C, PADM)How did id
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1st - 12th
Build A Founding Father: George Washington
Bring history alive with a miniature George Washington! Explore his life in a brand new way!These unique poster notes are about 2-3 feet tall. You can use this item in a number of different ways. I use these notes to have my students create a 3 foot tall poster of George Washington and present his life to the class. This poster can also be used in a gallery walk or jigsaw activity. There are various versions of these notes for complete teaching freedom. Use for group learning or individual disco
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Grades:
K - 11th
STAAR Math Fractions on a Number Line
Boost Math Skills with STAAR Math Fractions Number Lines - Perfect for Students Struggling with Fraction Concepts! Improve Math Proficiency with STAAR Math Fractions Number Lines - Essential Tool for Mastering Fractions!Achieve STAAR Math Success with Our Interactive Fractions Number Lines - Tailored for students who want to MASTER THE STAAR MATH TEST!Enhance Mathematics Understanding with STAAR Math Fractions Number Lines - Empower Students to Tackle Fractions with Confidence!Take the Guesswork
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Social Studies VA SOL 2.7, 2.8, 2.9 Economics Study Guide
This study guide gives a detailed explanation of economics on a child friendly level. It is based on the SOL essential knowledge, but is elaborated and explained. I have incorporated graphics and examples.
Grades:
1st - 3rd
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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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For instance, first graders can explore worksheets on senses and emotions, followed by a coloring page featuring Harriet Tubman. Older students can test their knowledge with quizzes on statistics and capital cities, then delve into the history of the Underground Railroad through an informational sheet or enjoy a word search focused on civil rights leaders. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, our social studies pages provide endless opportunities for students to explore the world in captivating ways.
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