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Civics thematic unit plans
My Community Unit (with Google Slides)
I had so much fun doing community unit with my students! Update: Now with Google SlidesThis unit includes:anchor chart pieces and student sheet (Communities have: people, places, activities)Fun in my community graphic organizerMy Community then and nowTypes of communities flip bookTypes of communities writing prompt (opinion writing)Sentence writing Community helpers graphic organizer: service they provideRead, Think, Match3 Reading passagesCommunity Scavenger hunt Fun in my community class book
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1st - 3rd
Civics and Government | Social Studies Unit Bundle
A complete social studies unit to teach your students about civics and government in the United States! This Civics and Government Unit contains 140+ pages of engaging activities, supplemental worksheets, formal and informal assessments, a study guide, unit test, and much more!This unit may be used as a replacement or supplement to a traditional textbook series. Informational worksheets and engaging activities allow your students to discover meaning within each lesson without the need for a trad
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2nd - 5th
Ontario Grade 5/6 Social Studies PRINTABLE BUNDLE
Are you an Ontario Grade 5/6 teacher tired of trying to teach two separate curriculums without losing your sanity? This Social Studies Printable Bundle has been designed to help you manage the 2023 Ontario Social Studies Curriculum expectations in a blended, seamless manner. (Yes, both strands have been updated to address the new Grade 6 expectations from the Ontario curriculum!!)NOTE: This printable bundle is ALSO available in digital form. Check it out here:Ontario Grade 5/6 Digital Full Y
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5th - 7th
Election Day: Mock Election Voting Simulation (In-Class Election Kit)
Our future decision-makers are in our classroom today. It is critical that our students understand the voting process and recognize the importance of casting their vote. This civics lesson walks your students through the voting process with a mock election. Your students will learn key vocabulary, will participate in the campaign process, and will have a chance to cast their vote. This mock election can be used with ANY topic of your choice (favorite candy, book, best season, favorite sport, etc
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1st - 4th
1st Amendment Lessons/Unit- Civil Liberties
This resource includes 3-4 days of engaging lessons that comprehensively cover the five freedoms of 1st amendment. Perfect for any civil liberties unit!Included in the product: - Gallery Walk Activity: Interactive anticipatory set that will engage students and teach them to think critically about some 1st amendment controversies. - 29-slide Power Point/Google Slides presentation that will cover important content of all 5 freedoms. The presentation includes unit content, landmark Supreme Court ca
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Unit BUNDLE: AP® U.S. Government
FRIENDSHIP Unit Activities- Kindergarten/1st/2nd Grade
This All About Friendship Unit includes reading, writing, and Social Studies activities/ worksheets on friendship and how to be a friend. Activities are fun, engaging, and meaningful. Students will be able to interact with each other as well as share their own understanding of friendship and what it means to be a good friend.Includes:-Cover Page-What is a Friend? Explanation, Student Writing, and Illustration Box-A Good Friend Bubble Map-How to Make a Friend Explanation and Student Survey to S
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K - 2nd
Also included in: 1st & 2nd Grade Social Studies CURRICULUM Bundle- (14 Resources in One)
Social Studies Units | Community & Citizenship | First Weeks of Back to School
Are you looking for a more engaging way to teach community and citizenship, fairness, community helpers, rules and laws, diversity, and more? Or maybe you want a new way to kick off your school year?Does your district have a social studies curriculum from the late 90s? Or none at all? Do you have to integrate social studies units into your ELA block and never have the time to ensure that this happens in a way that does justice to both subjects?Let ETTC make planning for social studies a breeze w
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K - 3rd
Grade 5|6 Social Studies FI PRINTABLE BUNDLE
Teaching a French Immersion Grade 5/6 class can be challenging, but this blended Social Studies bundle is full of no-prep, engaging activities to make at least one subject both easy and fun! This Grade 5 and 6 bundle contains 2 complete units to fulfill the expectations in both the 2018 and 2023 Ontario Social Studies Curriculum. Using the blended big ideas of the social studies curriculum for Grades 5 and 6 of t allows teachers to use ONE lesson plan for both grades. Learning goals that high
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5th - 6th
Social Studies for Little Learners- (Rules and Laws)
Social Studies for Little Learners: Rules and Laws
What is Social Studies for Little Learners?
Social Studies for Little Learners was built from a need for primary Social Studies resources. This Social Studies curriculum can be used with or without a Social Studies textbook. All activities are designed to cover important Social Studies topics in a grade-appropriate and timely manner.
What topics are covered in this week-long lesson?
- I can identify rules citizens of the United States follow.
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2nd - 3rd
How to Be a Good Citizen
This social studies unit is based on citizenship! This resource will help you teach your kindergarten & first grade students "how to be good citizens" with simple, engaging informational text articles. This unit presents 7 informational text articles based on citizenship. High quality photographs engage students and enhance their learning. These articles provide detailed information in a very basic format. After each article you will find a page that includes 2 writing prompts that ask st
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K - 1st
Also included in: American Symbols & Citizenship BUNDLE for Kindergarten & First Grade
Second Grade Common Core Social Studies/Civics and Governance
This is an 8 day unit to teach Common Core Social Studies Standards 2.C&G 1.1-2. There are lesson plans, a student book and a unit test. Students will explore the concept of communities, citizens, rights and responsibilities, government services, laws, rules, consequences, and authority. This is a simple way to meet those Social Studies standards. Copy, staple and teach! It's that simple!
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2nd
Media Literacy: The Complete Unit
This unit is a student favorite-- they often want to keep the conversation going and seek out ways to apply the information learned from this unit to their everyday lives. This unit covers everything from identifying fake news, avoiding filter bubbles and echo chambers, native advertising, logical fallacies, the first amendment, using Wikipedia the smart (and safe!) way, social media algorithms, and more!
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Rock Your Classroom! A 2nd grade room transformation and theme day!
This is a fun, engaging, and rigorous thematic day that can be done ANY time you'd like to add something a little extra to your teaching! All you need to do is print off this packet of challenges, play some kid-friendly rock music and you're all set to go! You can even up the energy with a couple props, some cool shades or bandannas and get your rock on!!The content included in this resource is:ELA- rhymingELA- long & short vowelsMATH- measurement with centimetersMATH- Roll & color 1-100
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1st - 3rd
Thanksgiving Then and Now | Print and Digital
Looking for a responsible way to teach your students about the first Thanksgiving? This unit allows you to teach about the first Thanksgiving while comparing it to the Thanksgiving of today. This complete no-prep unit has been complete revised and updated for the new school year. The hands-on activities will keep your students engaged. The reading passages allow you to use this in your Reading/Language Arts class as well as Social Studies.NOTE: This now contains a link on page 2 of the PDF that
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2nd - 4th
Also included in: Thanksgiving Then and Now BUNDLE | Print and Digital
State, Local Government and Class Elections Technology Integration
This unit was designed to meet Colorado Content Standards for Third Grade.
This 35 page unit is designed to be taught over 20 days of class time. It integrates technology for several lessons. It introduces students to state and local government positions:
Senator
State Representatives
Governor
Mayor/ City Manager
City Council
It teaches the process of elections, voting, political parties and how a bill becomes a law. There is a unit assessment and a class election as a culminating act
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2nd - 5th
Social Studies File Folder Activities ~ BUNDLE
This BUNDLE contains 21 social studies related file folder activities for preschool, kindergarten, or first grade.The cost of this bundle is 50% less than purchasing each activity individually. Please note, you do not need to make these products into file folder activities. You can laminate the pages and use them as work mats. Whether used as a file folder activity or a work mat, these products work best when they are laminated and Velcro is used for students to secure the pieces. Click the prev
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PreK - 1st
State Government Florida Government Project
Are you looking for a fun way to learn about State Government? Students will create a lapbook folder that covers the Florida Constitution, the 3 branches of government, local government, how a bill becomes law, and what citizens can do as an active member of our state. This is easily adapted to other states as well! Included Inside Is• Step-by-step instructions• Project Cover in color•, Vocabulary foldable activity• Definitions for vocabulary activity• Primary and Secondary sources idea
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4th
Global Citizenship Activities Bundle with Cultural Diversity Calendar 2023-2024
Explore and understand global citizenship and civic ideals in this 4-week unit that focuses on citizenship, service, and character education. Students will examine four themes of citizenship: global citizenship, curiosity, open-mindedness, and inclusivity.Plus, you'll receive a copy of our bestselling World Holiday Calendar, which includes over 500 world holidays and cultural celebrations. Plus, receive a free back-to-school bonus activity on Human Rights!Here is how some teachers have used this
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3rd - 5th
School Rules and Bus Safety Unit Kindergarten
Bus safety, classroom rules, and school safety are all covered in this 10 day kindergarten inquiry Social Studies Unit.
All lessons are inquiry-based and aligned to the latest NYS Common Core Social Studies standards. Literacy skills are also embedded within the lessons, but are not the focus.
A compelling question guides the unit and supporting questions help students to focus their knowledge and build to a greater understanding. Students are working on higher level thinking skills and build
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PreK - 1st
Community: Reading Comprehension, Writing and Craftivities
Read and Respond to your Favorite Picture Books!Do you love reading picture books to your class and need follow up activities? Try this Community: Read and Respond Pack. It is the perfect way to strengthen comprehension and writing skills along with some fun craftivities to keep your kids engaged! Download the preview for the complete table of contents to see which activities/skills are included with each book.Features: • Activities for 5 Picture Books: Career Day by Anne Rockwell, Clothe
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in: November: Reading Comprehension, Writing and Craftivities BUNDLE
The Executive Branch | Digital Learning | Activity Bundle
Do you need to update your activities, but don't have the time? Are you looking for "state of the art", innovative, and engaging activities to help your students comprehend the Executive Branch? Do you want to convert your class into a "21st century" learning environment? This bundle is ONE OF A KIND! Digital and Paper Copies IncludedPerfect for Distance LearningUse directly with your LMS, Google Classroom, Canvas, SchoologyThis "Introduction to American Government Deluxe Unit Activity" Bundle h
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Presidential Election Unit: Class Mascot Theme
The 2016 Presidential election is under way! Prepare your students for Decision 2016 with this 130-page resource. This 130-page unit is designed to make the election process real and relevant to elementary aged children. Students will learn about the process of electing a president and will experience this process themselves through the election of a class mascot (a stuffed animal ordered through one of several suggested charity organizations’ websites). Government and election concepts and vo
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2nd - 5th
Introduction to American Government | Digital Learning | Deluxe Bundle
Do you need to update your activities, but don't have the time? Are you looking for "state of the art", innovative, and engaging activities to help your students comprehend the Introduction to American Government? Do you want to convert your class into a "21st century" learning environment? This bundle is ONE OF A KIND! Digital and Paper Copies IncludedPerfect for Distance LearningUse directly with your LMS, Google Classroom, Canvas, SchoologyThis "Introduction to American Government Deluxe Unit
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Community Helper Hat Crafts
Use these cut and paste hats to inspire children to believe they can become great helpers of their communities.
The following hats are included:
Police
Firefighter
Hard Hat (Helmet for Construction and many Engineer Jobs)
Just simply print on white or colored card stock and glue to a sentence strip to make a hat.
I hope you and your kids enjoy this cute project! :)
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PreK - 5th
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