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Introduce your students to the excitement of Election Day with Let's Vote! Book Elections for Kids, a fun and educational resource that brings the voting process to life for young learners. This resource includes an engaging Election Day story, coloring pages, and ballots for the classroom—perfect for teaching students about leadership and the roles of important figures like the president, mayor, and governor.

Your students will participate in a mock election, casting their votes for class "leaders" as they explore the concepts of leadership and decision-making. Whether they're electing a class president, mayor, or even a favorite book character, this activity helps them understand the importance of voting in a democratic society.

Key Features:

• Includes a fun and engaging Election Day story to introduce students to the concept of voting.
• Printable ballots and coloring pages to make the voting experience hands-on and interactive.
• Covers roles like president, mayor, and governor to teach students about different types of leaders.
• Perfect for an Election Day activity in the classroom.

This resource is ideal for classroom use on Election Day and provides a hands-on way for students to learn about leadership, voting, and the importance of participating in elections. Bring the democratic process to life and let your students experience the power of voting with this engaging resource!

Are you looking for a print and go president biography writing assignment? This easy to use research pack will help your student research each president with important facts and write a detailed biography.

Support your student’s creativity when it comes to writing. This is a complete US Presidents research project. It is a simple way to guide and teach your child or students about all The United States Presidents in a fun and engaging way.

✨What is included✨

• 45 President Research Biography Worksheets
• 45 President Research writing papers (students will write and illustrate what they have learned about their research).
• 45 Color Posters with a short excerpt about each president
• 45 B&W Posters with a short excerpt about each president 
• 2 KWL Chart (with and without lines)
• 1 Rubric Page with notes section
• 1 Pick your President Cover
• 1 US Presidents List
• 185 working pages total

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✨Presidents Currently Included✨

1. George Washington
2. John Adams
3. Thomas Jefferson
4. James Madison
5. James Monroe
6. John Quincy Adams
7. Andrew Jackson
8. Martin Van Buren
9. William Henry Harrison
10. John Tyler
11. James K. Polk
12. Zachary Taylor
13. Millard Fillmore
14. Franklin Pierce
15. James Buchanan
16. Abraham Lincoln
17. Andrew Johnson
18. Ulysses S. Grant
19. Rutherford B. Hayes
20. James Garfield
21. Chester A. Arthur
22. Grover Cleveland
23. Benjamin Harrison
24. Grover Cleveland
25. William McKinley
26. Theodore Roosevelt
27. William Howard Taft
28. Woodrow Wilson
29. Warren G. Harding
30. Calvin Coolidge
31. Herbert Hoover
32. Franklin D. Roosevelt
33. Harry S. Truman
34. Dwight D. Eisenhower
35. John F. Kennedy
36. Lyndon B. Johnson
37. Richard M. Nixon
38. Gerald R. Ford
39. James Carter
40. Ronald Reagan
41. George H. W. Bush
42. William J. Clinton
43. George W. Bush
44. Barack Obama
45. Donald Trump
46. Joe Biden

It is our sincere hope that you can find this resource useful. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at any time.

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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the "Ultimate St. Patrick's Day Classroom Bundle", your comprehensive package for an immersive, educational, and fun March 17th. This bundle combines all of our crafted activities and lessons into one pot of gold, offering a rich blend of cultural, literacy, and math experiences. Dive into the spirit of St. Patrick's Day with engaging activities that are as educational as they are enjoyable.

Bundle Includes:

• Spirit of Ireland PowerPoint: An engaging presentation exploring the history and traditions of St. Patrick's Day.
• Leprechaun's Lexicon Wordsearch: A vocabulary-building activity featuring terms associated with St. Patrick's Day.
• Trailblazers Mix & Match: Celebrate women's achievements with this interactive cut-and-stick activity.
• Counting to the Rainbow's End Activity: A colorful, pot of gold counting game for math centers.
• Shamrock Search Scavenger Hunt: Get students moving with this festive hunt for St. Patrick's Day icons.
• Luck of the Irish Worksheet: Enhance creativity with a find-and-write activity about symbols of luck.

Why This Bundle is Perfect for Your Classroom:

• Curriculum Integration: Seamlessly blends cultural education with essential literacy and math skills.
• Ready-to-Use: Everything is designed for easy implementation, saving you preparation time.
• Engagement Guaranteed: From interactive games to thoughtful research projects, students will be captivated by the variety of activities.
• Builds Comprehensive Understanding: Through a mix of storytelling, research, and play, students gain a deep appreciation for the holiday and its significance.

Ideal For:

• Teachers looking to provide a multi-faceted St. Patrick's Day experience that educates, entertains, and engages.
• Classrooms that value a comprehensive approach to holiday celebrations, ensuring students not only have fun but also learn.

Bring the magic of Ireland into your classroom with the "Ultimate St. Patrick's Day Classroom Bundle", a treasure trove of activities designed to make St. Patrick's Day unforgettable for your students.

Embark on a meaningful journey through history with our inspiring teaching resource on TeachShare, dedicated to Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Engage your students with captivating hands-on activities, such as creating a classroom peace wreath and crafting big words graffiti. Dive into language arts with our comprehensive materials, featuring word sorts, phonics coloring sheets, and syllable sorts that promote both literacy skills and historical understanding. This resource not only enriches academic learning but also underscores the importance of teaching about our history and the transformative impact of individuals like MLK. Empower your students with the knowledge of inspiring changes that have shaped our nation, fostering a sense of unity and justice. Spark thoughtful discussions and instill a sense of civic responsibility with this essential resource that brings history to life in the classroom.

What's Included:

• Coloring page
• KWL chart
• Word search
• Word scramble with answer key
• Making words
• Game of words
• Acrostic poem
• Syllable sort with answer key
• Word sort with answer key
• Big words worksheet
• Big words graffiti graphing worksheet
• Digging deeper (Write 3 details)
• Comprehension passage
• QR codes for Youtube videos on the Montgomery bus boycott
• Write about Martin Luther King Day
• What is peace cut and sort
• I can be peaceful (write three ways you can be a peaceful classmate)
• Color by phonics with answer key
• STEM activity to break open eggs to see similarities and differences
• Classroom peace wreath
• Two versions of a MLK timeline.

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Your students will learn about the 7 Continents of the world, while they read and answer the questions from the passages. Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, South America, Oceania, and Antarctica.

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• CVC Middle Sound Words Pocket Chart
• Fraction Wall with 40 Task Cards, Posters

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Are you looking for an engaging way to help introduce your students to the U.S Constitution and the three branches of government? This packet is designed as an introduction to your curriculum with short passages and comprehension questions. It is a quick no prep packet.

Use this packet to give your students a basic understanding before jumping into a new topic. Great for homework, early finishers, homeschool, special education, morning work, the possibilities are endless.

✨This packet includes✨

• Branches of Government Fact Sheet

• The Constitution Fact Sheet

• US Constitution KWL Chart

• Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions For:

  • Executive Branch Passage 
  • James Madison Passage 
  • Judicial Branch Passage 
  • Legislative Branch Passage 
  • The Constitution Passage 
  • Philadelphia Convention

• Black and White Posters For:

  • Judicial Branch
  • Executive Branch 
  • Legislative Branch
  • The First Flag

• The Three Branches of Government Interactive Notebook Page

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These Newspaper Article Templates are SO easy to use! These newspaper template graphic organizers can be used in Google Slides or can be printed on paper for students to write on!

These no-prep worksheets can be used for ANY subject area, writing assignment, or information-gathering activity in your classroom.

This newspaper templates product is so versatile that you can use it all year long in multiple subject areas!

NOTE: Students can now use these templates in Google Slides! DOWNLOAD this file and refer to the final seven pages of the file for the digital distance learning option.

Newspaper templates can be used for any of the following: book reports, All About Me, science or social studies reports, expository writing, assessments of learning, or fun facts activities.

Some ideas include:

• book reports
• an All About Me Unit
• science or social studies reports
• expository writing
• assessments of learning
• reflection activities
• fun facts activities

There are 13 templates with the newspaper's name printed on the front (The Chatty Commentator, The Social Studies Star, Book Report Times, The Babbling Bulletin, etc.). These are followed by 13 templates with varying borders, layouts, and phrases on the front (students create their own newspaper name).

Each of the 26 templates is followed by the back side with a matching border.

Each template includes doodle clip art for illustrations, images, or photos. Of course, an obvious option is for students to illustrate their own pictures on the printed pages. Other options might include printing pictures from the internet, drawing diagrams, or creating information tables.

In the Google Slides options, students right-click on the empty square and replace it with an image.

These newspaper templates can be used for the2nd-12th grade, homeschooling, or camp/activities outside school.

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.

Please reach out with any questions before purchasing this product!

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Our Comprehensive Educational Bundle!

Unlock the rich history and vibrant culture of Hispanic heritage with our Spanish Heritage Month Bundle. This all-inclusive Hispanic Culture Educational Bundle is designed to engage students with a variety of Hispanic Heritage Month Activities and Latino Culture Classroom Resources. Perfect for educators looking to enrich their curriculum with Hispanic Heritage Lesson Plans and Bilingual Education Materials.

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Explore the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah with this informative article package, crafted for young learners. Designed to simplify complex events, it highlights the impact on local communities while fostering discussions on the importance of peace and coexistence.

Key Features included in this Article Package:

• Smoke on the Horizon: Israel and Hezbollah Edge Closer to All-Out War
• What’s Happening?
• Who is Hezbollah?
• Why Are People Worried?

• More Countries Could Get Involved
• Impact on People
• The Sound of Summer in Tyre
• Life Goes On
• Past Conflicts
• Can There Be Peace?
• What’s Being Done?

• United Nations Warning
• Countries Advising Their Citizens
• Get Inspired
• **Also Included: **History Corner, Persons’s Profile, Joke/s, DIY Activity and this latest story of course!

Why Teachers will Love It:

This resource helps students understand a complex international issue in a simple way, encouraging them to think critically about global conflicts and the possibility of peace.

“In the face of conflict, we must hold onto hope and work towards a future where peace is possible.” – Inspirational Note

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**Welcome to Real-World Reports! **

At Real-World Reports, we’re all about igniting young scholars with engaging stories and exciting facts. Tailored for curious learners aged 7* and up, our resource-packed publication brings current events and historical highlights to life in a fun, interactive way.

What We Offer:

• Engaging Content: Dive into easy-to-understand summaries of global events and historical moments. Our lively newspaper articles make complex topics accessible and interesting.

• Fun Facts: Fuel curiosity with “Did You Know?” tidbits that spark wonder and inspire further exploration.

• History Corner: Journey through history with captivating tales from ancient civilizations to modern milestones.

• Person’s Profile: Meet influential figures from science, arts, and innovation. Discover their stories and find inspiration for future dreams.

• Creative Activities: Get hands-on with art projects and DIY fun that reinforce learning and foster creativity.

• Visual Appeal: Our print-friendly design ensures clarity and engagement without relying on color, if printing is intended. In some publications, we have opted for a bit of paint, without causing printing problems!

• Versatile Learning: Ideal for classrooms, libraries, and homeschooling, our resources adapt to various age groups and learning styles.

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FREE Reading Comprehension Worksheet: Enhance your students’ reading skills with our interactive worksheet. Perfect for quick 5-10 minute sessions, it covers key details, fun facts, and historical summaries (which can be used on this lesson).

Teacher and Student Benefits:

• For Teachers: Simplifies lesson planning with ready-to-use content, boosting classroom discussions and critical thinking.

• For Students: Stimulates curiosity and fosters a deeper understanding of world events and ideas.

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- Easy to implement: Simply download and print for instant classroom fun!

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-Ready to educate youngsters with current event/s in a kid-friendly manner!

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Join us on a thrilling educational adventure with Real-World Reports – where knowledge meets excitement!

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Bring Thanksgiving to life for young learners with this engaging set of three Thanksgiving-themed flip books! Designed for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd graders, these interactive flip books are perfect for building reading, writing, and fine motor skills while exploring Thanksgiving traditions, animals associated with the season, and the history of the First Thanksgiving. Each flip book includes simple text, writing prompts, and coloring activities to keep students engaged and learning.

What’s Included:

"My Thanksgiving Dinner" Flip Book

"Thanksgiving Animals" Flip Book

"The First Thanksgiving" Flip Book

Perfect For:

• Classroom learning centers, individual activities, or seasonal homework.
• Developing early literacy, fine motor skills, and comprehension in a fun, holiday-themed way.
• Homeschool or small group activities around Thanksgiving.

Each flip book makes Thanksgiving learning interactive and fun while reinforcing foundational reading and writing skills!

Take your students on an unforgettable journey through the United States with the "Ultimate U.S.A. Classroom Adventure Bundle." This comprehensive package includes everything you need to bring geography, history, and interactive fun into your classroom. Featuring America-themed Human-Sized Monopoly posters, detailed U.S. State research sheets, and customizable character posters, this bundle is designed to engage, educate, and excite. Plus, as a special bonus, we've included a set of blank Human-Sized Monopoly posters for your own creative customization.

Bundle Highlights:

1. America Human-Sized Monopoly Posters:

• Dive into a life-sized game of Monopoly with posters representing various U.S. states.
• Features states like North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, Colorado, Arizona, California, Nevada, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island.
• Bonus posters for Airports of America, Chance, Community Chest, Federal Tax, State Tax, Go, Free Parking, and Alcatraz Prison.

1. U.S. State Report Research Sheets:

• Comprehensive research pages for students to explore and document important information about each state.
• Includes sections for the map, capital city, state bird, flower, flag, population size, actual size, and interesting facts.

1. Choose Your Character Posters:

• Features iconic Monopoly characters like the Scottie Dog, Roadster Car, Stovepipe Hat, and Thimble.
• Each poster links to U.S. history and culture, enhancing the educational experience.
• Includes customizable hats for students to color and personalize, adding a creative touch to the game.

1. Bonus Freebie: Blank Human-Sized Monopoly Posters:

• A set of blank posters for you to fill in with any topic of your choosing.
• Allows for endless customization and flexibility to tailor the game to your specific lesson plans and curriculum needs.

Why This Bundle Is Essential:

• Engages Students: Combines the excitement of a life-sized board game with educational content, making learning fun and interactive.
• Comprehensive Learning: Covers geography, history, and cultural studies, providing a well-rounded educational experience.
• Promotes Creativity: Encourages students to research, design, and personalize their learning materials.
• Supports Active Learning: The physical movement and team-based activities enhance engagement and retention.

Ideal For:

• Teachers looking for innovative ways to teach U.S. geography and history.
• Classrooms preparing for International Day events with a focus on the United States.
• Educators seeking to incorporate interactive and hands-on learning activities into their curriculum.

Transform your classroom into an exciting learning environment with the "Ultimate U.S.A. Classroom Adventure Bundle." From exploring states to engaging in a giant Monopoly game, this bundle provides all the tools you need to make learning about America a thrilling adventure.

These President's Day Activitiems include both my George Washington and Abraham Lincoln Mini Units! What a fun way to celebrate President's Day!

Each President's Day mini unit includes an anchor chart, KWL chart, fact/opinion sort, true/false sort, timeline (color and b/w), a make and take mini book, President's Day invention drawing, a word search, ABC order practice, a graphic organizer, 2 President's Day writing papers, and coloring sheets!

Also included are President's Day sheets:

-Match the Money

-Venn Diagram

-3 writing prompts

-ABC order

- President's Day Match the facts (cut and glue sort)

Looking for more Famous Americans like this President's Day pack? Click on the link below to see all our Famous American Units!

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Este paquete esencial sobre Racismo y Antirracismo proporciona un conjunto poderoso de recursos para ayudar a los niños a comprender conceptos complejos como el racismo, el color de piel y el antirracismo de una manera apropiada para su edad. Incluye una presentacion en PowerPoint, hojas de trabajo interactivas y una actividad de autorretrato que fomenta la empatía y la auto-reflexión. Con estas herramientas podrás guiar a los estudiantes en la comprensión de la igualdad, el respeto y la importancia de defenderse contra el racismo.

¿Por Qué Usar Este Recurso?

Enseñar a los niños sobre el racismo y la igualdad sienta las bases para un mundo más inclusivo. Este paquete te proporciona los materiales para facilitar discusiones honestas y significativas sobre las diferencias raciales, la empatía y la justicia, creando un espacio seguro para que los estudiantes exploren sus propias identidades y aprendan a valorar a los demás. Estas actividades no solo fomentan la conciencia, sino también un compromiso con el respeto que los estudiantes podrán llevar adelante en sus vidas.

¿Qué Habilidades Desarrollan los Estudiantes con Este Recurso?

• Empatía y Respeto: Al discutir sobre el color de piel y las experiencias con el racismo, los estudiantes desarrollan empatía y aprenden a ver el mundo desde la perspectiva de otros.
• Pensamiento Crítico: Las hojas de trabajo interactivas motivan a los estudiantes a pensar de manera crítica sobre los temas raciales, promoviendo conversaciones que desafían estereotipos y malentendidos.
• Conciencia Social: A través de actividades atractivas, los niños comprenden el impacto social de la discriminación y el valor de defender la igualdad.
• Auto-reflexión: La actividad de autorretrato promueve la reflexión personal sobre la identidad, ayudando a los estudiantes a apreciar su singularidad mientras valoran a los demás.

Este paquete sobre Racismo, Color de Piel y Antirracismo no solo enseña, sino que inspira a los jóvenes a construir un mundo que valore a cada individuo por igual. Perfecto para educadores dedicados a fomentar un futuro basado en el respeto y la inclusión.

Esta colección incluye los siguientes recursos:

• Recurso 1: Racismo (Color de Piel) Antirracismo Presentación PowerPoint
• Recurso 2: Racismo (Color de Piel) Antirracismo Actividad
• Recurso 3: Racismo y Antirracismo | Manualidad Autorretrato

¡Disfruta de la enseñanza de la igualdad racial!

❤️Looking for engaging, differentiated reading comprehension activities to celebrate Native American heritage? Your students will love reading, using critical thinking and deductive reasoning to make meaning of the text, and practicing writing skills with this reading comprehension bundle!

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✏️ These reading comprehension activities are perfect for building literacy skills and confidence!

✏️ Great for your 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade students!

✏️Use critical thinking and deductive reasoning to make meaning of the passages.

✏️The differentiated reading comprehension worksheets come in 3 levels:

1. multiple choice

2. dotted lines

3. solid lines

✏️A great addition to your Native American Heritage Month unit! Or celebrate throughout the year!

✏️ Use for literacy centers, guided reading groups, homework, intervention programs and more!

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⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and select the differentiated levels that are most appropriate for your student's needs.

⭐️Each page includes a non-fiction reading comprehension passage about an aspect of Native American culture, and 3 comprehension questions (multiple choice or short answer).

⭐️Check out each resource for more details!

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✅ This bundle includes: (96 pages)

✅ Native American Leaders - Reading Comprehension (30 pages)

☑ 10 Native American leaders: Crazy Horse, Dave Anderson, Jim Thorpe, John Herrington, Maria Tallchief, Mary Youngblood, Pocahontas, Sharice Davids, Shoni Shimmel, Will Rogers

✅ Native American Tribes - Reading Comprehension (36 pages)

☑ 12 Native American tribes: Apache, Cherokee, Cheyenne, Inuit, Iroquois, Navajo, Osage, Plains, Pueblo, Seminole, Sioux, Wampanoag

✅ Native American Culture - Reading Comprehension (30 pages)

☑ 10 cultural topics: art, childhood, clothing, entertainment, food, homes, legends, medicine, religion, social structure

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This is a 98-page set of worksheets to accompany Susan Wise Bauer's book "Volume 3: Early Modern Times" from the Story of the World.

These worksheets are compatible with both the original edition and the revised edition (published in 2021). Both editions have essentially the same content, and the publisher states that in the revised edition, improvements were made to maps, illustrations, and typesetting, but no new content was added.

For each chapter, there is one page of comprehension questions (multiple choice and short answer questions).

For each set of six chapters, there are eight review pages:

* comprehension questions (multiple choice)

* comprehension questions (short answer questions)

* vocabulary (two pages)

* review activity

* compare and contrast

* illustrations

* paragraph summaries

Also, there is an answer key included at the end of the file.

Worksheets for nonfiction books:

* Carl Sagan: Cosmos

* I Am Malala

* Malala's Magic Pencil

* Roald Dahl: Boy (Tales of Childhood)

* Roald Dahl: Going Solo

* Steck-Vaughn textbook: History of our World Volume 1

* Steck-Vaughn textbook: History of our World Volume 2

* Elie Wiesel: Night

* Susan Wise Bauer: Volume 1 (Ancient Times)

* Susan Wise Bauer: Volume 2 (The Middle Ages)

* Susan Wise Bauer: Volume 3 (Early Modern Times)

This product includes adapted notes and reviews The California Gold Rush.

This product was made for students to learn the following:

In this product, students will learn how California was controlled by Mexico, who signed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and what it meant once it was signed, what territory Mexico gave up, John Sutter - how he was the richest person during this time in California, what he hoped to accomplish, what was built on Sutter's 48,827 acres, why his dream was unsuccessful, and what caused this to happen, who found the first piece of gold in the American River, who James Marshall was and why he was hired by Sutter, Sam Brennan and what he did to become very rich, how much money Brennan earned, who the 49ers were and what they did to try to become rich, and traveling across the country in search of gold - Oregon-California Trail or an ocean voyage - the difficulties that were faced taking both of these routes. Students will also learn about where the Oregon-California Trail started and where it ended, the route that was taken if travelers on the East coast wanted to travel West and the continent they would travel around, what travelers had to do/and how long they had to wait for their turn to look for gold, how many people searched for gold in 1848 and 1849, how searching for gold was easy and then it became more challenging as more time went on, how and why the population of California increased and decreased during and after the California Gold Rush, how much money in gold was found in the American River during The California Gold Rush.

Vocabulary reviewed, but is not limited to the following: merchant, sawmill, gold panning, 49ers, and bandits along the Oregon-California Trail.

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Enhance your Grade 1 Social Studies lessons with this comprehensive worksheet collection tailored to the Local Community strand of the Ontario Curriculum.

Your students will demonstrate their learning for Social Studies by sharing their experience with the local community. From exploring community services and helpers to fostering a sense of belonging and gratitude, these worksheets cover various aspects of community life. Students will reflect on their school's land acknowledgment and learn how they can care for, appreciate and share the land that was once occupied by an Indigenous nation. They'll think about how and why their community has changed over time, and engage in hands-on mapping activities.

Your students will draw pictures, write short responses, and do cut and paste, and mapping activities as they think about their community, its features and services. This 15 page resource is designed to complement your teaching of the expectations of the Ontario Curriculum, including the updates for 2023, for Grade 1 Social Studies.

Worksheets can act as a starting point for discussion, and as a means to demonstrate their learning. Collect these pages and use them as data for your report card comments for social studies.

Why You'll Love This Product:

⭐️Streamline your lesson planning with ready-to-use worksheets that align with the updated 2023 Ontario Curriculum.

⭐️Foster critical thinking and reflection skills in students as they explore their roles within the community.

⭐️Encourage student engagement and empathy through activities that promote community awareness and appreciation.

⭐️Provide a well-rounded approach to teaching social studies that incorporates both theoretical concepts and practical applications.

Who This Product Is For:

✏️Grade 1 teachers in Ontario seeking resources aligned with the Local Community strand.

✏️Educators looking to enhance their social studies curriculum with interactive and reflective activities.

✏️Homeschooling parents wanting to supplement their child's Ontario Curriculum studies.

✏️Teachers seeking to promote community engagement and citizenship among their students.

Activity pages include:

The Local Community

My Favourite Place

My School

Land Aknowledgement

Community Helpers

Needs and Wants

Give Back and Gratitude Challenge

How My Community Has Changed

Mapping

Directions

Create a Grid

Help the Farmer

Make a Map

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This is a 98-page set of worksheets to accompany Susan Wise Bauer's book "Volume 2: The Middle Ages" from the Story of the World.

These worksheets are compatible with both the original edition and the revised edition (published in 2021). Both editions have essentially the same content, and the publisher states that in the revised edition, improvements were made to maps, illustrations, and typesetting, but no new content was added.

For each chapter, there is one page of comprehension questions (multiple choice and short answer questions).

For each set of six chapters, there are eight review pages:

* comprehension questions (multiple choice)

* comprehension questions (short answer questions)

* vocabulary (two pages)

* review activity

* compare and contrast

* illustrations

* paragraph summaries

Also, there is an answer key included at the end of the file.

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* I Am Malala

* Malala's Magic Pencil

* Roald Dahl: Boy (Tales of Childhood)

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* Steck-Vaughn textbook: History of our World Volume 1

* Steck-Vaughn textbook: History of our World Volume 2

* Elie Wiesel: Night

* Susan Wise Bauer: Volume 1 (Ancient Times)

* Susan Wise Bauer: Volume 2 (The Middle Ages)

* Susan Wise Bauer: Volume 3 (Early Modern Times)

This is a 99-page set of worksheets to accompany Susan Wise Bauer's book "Volume 1: Ancient Times" from the Story of the World.

These worksheets are compatible with both the original edition and the revised edition (published in 2021). Both editions have essentially the same content, and the publisher states that in the revised edition, improvements were made to maps, illustrations, and typesetting, but no new content was added.

For each chapter, there is one page of comprehension questions (multiple choice and short answer questions).

For each set of six chapters, there are eight review pages:

* comprehension questions (multiple choice)

* comprehension questions (short answer questions)

* vocabulary (two pages)

* review activity

* compare and contrast

* illustrations

* paragraph summaries

Also, there is an answer key included at the end of the file.

Worksheets for nonfiction books:

* Carl Sagan: Cosmos

* I Am Malala

* Malala's Magic Pencil

* Roald Dahl: Boy (Tales of Childhood)

* Roald Dahl: Going Solo

* Steck-Vaughn textbook: History of our World Volume 1

* Steck-Vaughn textbook: History of our World Volume 2

* Elie Wiesel: Night

* Susan Wise Bauer: Volume 1 (Ancient Times)

* Susan Wise Bauer: Volume 2 (The Middle Ages)

* Susan Wise Bauer: Volume 3 (Early Modern Times)

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