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Geography Map Skills Reading & Activities 4th 5th 6th Grades Social Studies

By The Magical Avocado

Need basic map skills? This all-inclusive geography activity includes reading and answering prompts, activity pages, map practice, maze activities, short answer assessments, and a teacher guide. Perfect for upper elementary (4th, 5th, and 6th grade), this resource is ready to print and use. Great for a first week of class, substitute plans, centers, and refreshing geography information.

This resource includes:

  • 4 Reading and response information sheets
  • 4 Skills pages
  • 2 USA maps for practice
  • 3 maze activities
  • 1 Short answer quiz
  • 2 Writing pages
  • Teaching guide
  • Answer guides for the activities

This activity covers the following terms and concepts:

  • Absolute Location
  • Cardinal Directions
  • Cartographer
  • Compass Rose
  • Coordinates
  • Equator
  • Intermediate Directions
  • Latitude
  • Legend
  • Longitude
  • Prime Meridian
  • Relative Location
  • Scale
  • Symbols
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Exploring Oakville: Your Ultimate Guide to Ontario's Picturesque Lakeside Town

By Michellecurtis

Embark on an enthralling journey through the captivating pages of "My Place In Oakville" and uncover the remarkable tapestry of our cherished hometown, Oakville, Ontario!

This 15-page activity book is a gateway to the past, present, and future of this historic community. Immerse yourself in Oakville's rich history as you flip through the five pages brimming with captivating photographs that showcase the town's evolution over time. Engage in the dynamic K-W-L chart, igniting curiosity and encouraging exploration as students document what they know, what they want to learn, and what they ultimately discover. Reflect upon the beauty and significance of Oakville with thought-provoking questions that invite introspection and spark meaningful conversations. Tap into your creative genius and brainstorm Oakville facts that leave you in awe of the community's vibrant heritage.


Unleash your inner artist as you imagine Oakville in the past and sketch captivating visual images that transport you to bygone eras. Accompany your artwork with heartfelt statements that convey the essence of your vision.

Inspire innovation by envisioning ways to improve the lives of Oakville's residents. Let your imagination soar as you conceive groundbreaking concepts that contribute to the community's bright future.

But that's not all! Dive into the captivating depths of the "I still want to know" mini-project, where you can unravel Oakville's mysteries and delve deeper into its hidden gems.


Prepare for an adventure that blends education, creativity, and a profound connection to our cherished hometown. "My Place In Oakville" is your key to unlocking the secrets and wonders of Oakville—a treasure trove of knowledge and inspiration.

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Indigenous Australian Project

By Clodagh

Are you looking for an engaging way for your students to learn about Aboriginal people and their culture? Look no further than this Indigenous Australians project to have your students investigate bush tucker, aboriginal art, Dreamtime stories and take part in a research project where they can investigate for themselves.

Includes

  • Brainstorm page with questions they have about Indigenous Australians
  • Aboriginal art reflection sheet
  • Aboriginal symbols investigation
  • Bush Tucker research page
  • Dreamtime story reflection
  • Boomerang decoration
  • A research project about Indigenous Australians
  • A rubric for assessment of their research project

This project is perfect to accompany your Indigenous Australians unit of inquiry and you can take it as far as you would like. Giving students autonomy over the research will keep them engaged as well as present a range of different information in a more interesting way.

The research project would be a great ‘celebration’ at the end of the unit where students can present their findings.

Easily print this Indigenous Australians project and go!

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Changing Roles and Responsibilities Worksheets Social Studies Ontario Curriculum

By Mrs Wilsons Neighbourhood

Your students will demonstrate their learning for Social Studies by sharing their experience with relationships roles and responsibilities. Students will draw pictures and write short responses as they identify with how their roles and responsibilities change over time. Students will celebrate their similarities and their differences as they meet the expectations of the Ontario Curriculum, including the updates for 2023, for Grade 1 Social Studies. Students are also asked to reflect on how residential schools had an impact on Indigenous families.

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.

Activity pages include:

What I Can Do Changes as I Grow Students will draw a picture of something they could do as a baby, something they can do now, and something they hope to be able to do when they grow up! Discuss how we learn new things as we grow! Writing space is below for differentiation.

My Responsibilities Change as I Grow Students will draw pictures of a responsibility they had as a child, and what their responsibilities may be as a teenager and and adult. Writing space is below for those who would like to share their knowledge with writing.

My Roles Change as I Grow Students will draw a picture (and write if ready) of one of their roles as a child, as a teenager and as an adult. Students will recognize that they have multiple roles. Often the older someone becomes, the more roles they have.

How Would my Role Change? Students will draw a picture and write about how their role in the family would change if there were to be a new baby in the family.

What Happens When we are Not Responsible? Students must think about a responsibility that an adult in their family has. They must also draw and write about what would happen when that responsibility isn't carried out.

Significant Events in our Lives Students create a short timeline of significant events in their lives. Discuss how the addition of a new family member, a move, a new school, new teams, new hobbies etc. may affect how they feel, or how their family routines are affected.

Residential Schools Students are asked to reflect on what they have learned about residential schools and the impact they had on Indigenous families.

The final page is simply a suggestion to create a picture or a card for someone who has helped them recently! Spread kindness!

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World Teachers' Day | Global Impact of Teachers | Mapping Activity Worksheet

By EduEnrich

⭐Global Impact of Teachers: Mapping Worksheet for World Teachers' Day

**⭐**Celebrate World Teachers' Day with our engaging Global Impact of Teachers: Mapping Worksheet!

**⭐**This thoughtfully designed educational resource invites students to explore the diverse teaching conditions across the globe while developing their mapping and critical thinking skills.

**⭐**Perfect for grades 6-8, this worksheet combines geography, social studies, and language arts to create a holistic learning experience.

**⭐**Students will discover the unique challenges and contributions of educators in various countries, including Finland, Kenya, Japan, and Brazil.

**⭐**With an interactive mapping activity, learners will connect the dots between geography and the global impact of teachers, fostering empathy and appreciation for the teaching profession.

Key Features:

  • Diverse Country Profiles: Detailed insights into teaching conditions and roles in multiple countries.
  • Interactive Mapping Activity: Hands-on engagement to visually connect countries with their educational challenges.
  • Critical Thinking Questions: Thought-provoking prompts to encourage discussion and reflection on the role of teachers.
  • Cross-Curricular Integration: Versatile for use in social studies, geography, and reading comprehension lessons.
  • Extension Activity: An optional research component for deeper exploration of educational policies.
  • Educational Vocabulary: Introduces key terms related to teaching and education globally.

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  • Promotes global awareness of teaching challenges and successes.
  • Encourages empathy and respect for educators everywhere.
  • Engages students in active learning through mapping and discussion.
  • Supports diverse learning styles with visual and written components.

Perfect For:

  • World Teachers' Day celebrations.
  • Social studies and geography lessons.
  • Developing critical thinking skills in the classroom.
  • Collaborative group activities and discussions.

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  • SVGs & PNGs Countries Map Pins.
  • Answer Key.
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WebQuest - History of Tennis- Sports Series Web Quest

By Quick Assignment Central

This WebQuest includes 10 questions - each with a link for students to explore to find the answer to the questions.

Includes a comprehensive answer key.

Written at a 9th grade level but suitable for many grades.

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10 Reading Comprehension Passages on Good Citizenship for 1st to 3rd Grade

By Create Learn Inspire Grow

Engage your students with these 10 informative and age-appropriate nonfiction reading comprehension passages focused on good citizenship! Perfect for 1st to 3rd graders, these passages cover essential topics like respect, kindness, community service, and environmental responsibility. Each passage comes with five comprehension questions to assess understanding and spark discussion.

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  • 10 engaging nonfiction reading passages about good citizenship
  • 5 comprehension questions for each passage
  • Printable PDF format for easy classroom use
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Roman Numerals & Catholic Popes | Pope John Paul II Pope Pius XII Pope Leo XIII

By Catholic Kids

Do your students know how to read Roman Numerals? This engaging worksheet introduces Roman Numerals and how they relate to the history of the Catholic Pope, the papacy, and religion. Designed for religious education classes, Catholic schools, and Church History lessons, this resource equips students to read important historical texts without stumbling over dates, centuries, or the Roman numeral names of Popes.

Product Features:

  • Roman Numerals Overview – Clear, easy-to-follow instructions for reading and writing Roman Numerals, from I to M.
  • Practice Sections – Hands-on exercises allow students to apply their understanding of Roman Numerals, reinforcing their ability to recognize years, papal numbers, and religious dates.
  • Connecting Roman Numerals to the Catholic Pope Tradition – The worksheet ends with exercises on reading and understanding the Roman Numeral names used by Popes, such as Pope John Paul II or Pope Benedict XVI, highlighting how Roman Numerals are part of the Catholic papacy tradition.

Uses in the Classroom:

  • Religious Education – Essential for helping students read Catholic history texts, papal documents, and timelines of the Church with confidence.
  • Church History Lessons – Provides a quick introduction to Roman Numerals as used in the names of Catholic Popes, helping students connect historical figures like Pope Gregory XIII and Pope John XXIII to the broader timeline of the papacy.
  • Catholic Schools and Homeschooling – Ideal for reinforcing both Roman Numeral skills and an understanding of the tradition within Catholicism of Popes adopting numeral titles to honor their predecessors.

Benefits of Teaching Roman Numerals in Religious Studies:

  • Cultural and Historical Awareness – Understanding Roman Numerals is essential for navigating centuries of religious and world history, from important Church councils to significant papal events.
  • Deepens Connection to Tradition – Popes have used Roman Numerals for centuries to distinguish themselves, creating a lineage that reflects continuity and respect within the papacy. Teaching Roman Numerals helps students appreciate this tradition and identify each Pope’s place in history.
  • Skill-Building – Roman Numeral proficiency supports broader numeracy skills, helping students interpret timelines, years, and formal documents in religion and beyond.

This worksheet is an ideal resource for students of all ages to strengthen their reading of Roman Numerals while deepening their understanding of the Catholic Pope, papacy traditions, and religious history. It offers a practical way to bring Church history to life, encouraging students to appreciate the role of Roman Numerals in religious and cultural heritage.

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Fallout 4 | Create Your Own Vault Dweller Character Workbook | Creative Writing

By Sean Alexander Dennison

Step into the immersive world of Fallout 4 with our "Create Your Own Vault Dweller Character Workbook," a comprehensive and creative writing resource perfect for summer school and end-of-term projects. This engaging workbook guides students through the process of building their own unique Vault Dweller character using the SPECIAL attributes system—Strength, Perception, Endurance, Charisma, Intelligence, Agility, and Luck. It also delves into the depths of character development, backstory creation, and imaginative storytelling.

Workbook Highlights:

  • SPECIAL Attributes: Detailed sections for students to develop their character's Strength, Perception, Endurance, Charisma, Intelligence, Agility, and Luck, ensuring a well-rounded and dynamic Vault Dweller.

  • Character Visualization: Prompts and templates to help students visualize what their character looks like both inside and out, fostering creativity and attention to detail.

  • Creative Writing:

    • Backstory Creation: Students craft a compelling backstory for their character, exploring their life inside the vault and the events that shape their personality and motivations.
    • Adventure Narrative: Students write about their character's journey outside the vault, including the challenges they face, the allies they meet, and the decisions they make.
    • Endings: Encourages students to decide the fate of their character with options for a happy ending, tragedy, or a suspenseful cliffhanger, adding depth and emotional impact to their story.

Why This Workbook Is Essential:

  • Enhances Writing Skills: Provides a structured yet creative framework for students to develop their narrative and descriptive writing abilities.
  • Promotes Imagination: Encourages students to think creatively and engage deeply with their characters and stories.
  • Integrates Critical Thinking: The SPECIAL attributes system promotes strategic thinking as students balance different character traits to create a well-rounded protagonist.
  • Ideal for Summer School and End of Term: Offers an engaging and educational activity that keeps students motivated and excited about learning during the off-season.

Ideal For:

  • Teachers looking for creative writing projects that captivate students' imaginations and improve their writing skills.
  • Summer school programs seeking interactive and educational activities to keep students engaged.
  • Any classroom environment that values creative expression and storytelling.

With the "Fallout 4: Create Your Own Vault Dweller Character Workbook," students will embark on an imaginative journey, crafting detailed characters and compelling stories that reflect their creativity and writing prowess. This resource is perfect for inspiring young writers and fans of the Fallout universe alike.

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Learning and Writing My Address Example & Template

By Sign with me TOD

Students will learn how to write their address, phone number, and the difference between which county, town, state, country, and continent they live in. Students will follow the example and practice writing their address on a template with support and independently. Once students have mastered learning where they live, they can answer the questions at the end of the packet independently or with help.

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10 Reading Comprehension Passages on Good Citizenship for 1st to 3rd Grade

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Engage your students with these 10 informative and age-appropriate nonfiction reading comprehension passages focused on good citizenship! Perfect for 1st to 3rd graders, these passages cover essential topics like respect, kindness, community service, and environmental responsibility. Each passage comes with five comprehension questions to assess understanding and spark discussion.

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  • 10 engaging nonfiction reading passages about good citizenship
  • 5 comprehension questions for each passage
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The Silk Road Scavenger Hunt (No Prep!)

By Miss Yous Clues and Resources

This is a scavenger hunt using task cards that is based on the Silk Road which is studied in the 6th grade curriculum under the following standards: 6.7 Trade networks promoted the exchange and diffusion of language, belief systems, tools, intellectual ideas, inventions, and diseases.

  • Students will examine what and where the Silk Road was.
  • Students will examine the economic and cultural exchange along the trade route.
  • Students will examine the challenges faced and the causes of the decline of this prominent route.
  • Students will examine the major cities along the route.
  • Students will examine effect of the Mongol Empire on the Silk Road.

This resource begins by challenging students with a mission, complete the tasks to solve the mystery word and four digit code to collect historically accurate goods from along the Silk Road for their ruler in exchange for a reward. Check out the preview to see what each task card entails. Students will need to walk around the room reading the task cards. Each task card has a code word on the bottom which is the answer to the question/fill in the blank. The answer will NOT be found on that same task card. For example, the answer to task card #1 is found by reading the passage on task card #8. Students MUST record which task card they found the answer on in their answer sheet under the “FOUND CARDS #” column. That column will be used at the end for the 4 digit lock code. They will follow the clues to find the correct 4 digit code. Once they have completed the scavenger hunt they will receive a half sheet of paper stating that they have collected the valuable goods and get to collect their reward from their ruler!

This activity would be a great review before assessments, as a center activity, a group activity, etc. Students will be engaged with the learning while having a fun time trying to solve all of the clues!

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Fostering Critical Thinking: International Women's Day Reading Comprehension

By More Lessons Less Planning

Empowering the Future: Fostering Critical Thinking with International Women's Day

Celebrate International Women's Day with a thought-provoking reading comprehension activity! This engaging resource delves into the powerful theme of IWD 2024, "Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress." Students will:

  • Explore the theme's meaning: Analyze the significance of investing in women and its impact on achieving gender equality.
  • Develop critical thinking: Decipher the UN's chosen theme and its connection to current global issues.
  • Engage with primary sources: Analyze insightful quotes to deepen
    understanding and support arguments.
  • Take action: Explore concrete ways to contribute to the theme's message, fostering a sense of agency and social responsibility.

This comprehensive worksheet features:

  • Informative text: Clear and concise explanation of the theme and its implications.
  • Primary source: A thought-provoking quote from a prominent figure supporting the theme.
  • Multiple-choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions: Assess comprehension, encourage critical analysis, and promote discussion.
  • Teacher answer key: Saves you time and ensures accurate assessment.

Learning Objectives:

  • Students will understand the theme of International Women's Day 2024 and its significance.
  • Students will analyze how investing in women contributes to achieving gender equality.
  • Students will develop critical thinking skills by analyzing primary sources and justifying their reasoning.
  • Students will identify and propose actions to support the theme, fostering social responsibility.

Recommended Common Core Standards:

  • RI.5.1: Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
  • RI.5.2: Determine the central ideas or author's purpose in a text, and explain how it is supported by key details.
  • RI.5.3: Analyze the relationship between a primary and secondary source on the same topic.
  • W.5.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
  • SL.5.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) on grade 5 topics, and respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives.

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US History Cold War - Significant Cold War Leaders stations-gallery walk

By Yugen Learning

Dive deep into the gripping no prep Cold War. Era of U.S. history with this immersive middle or high school stations/gallery walk activity. Equip your students to uncover the personalities, beliefs, and decisions that steered global politics for decades.

Leaders Included:

- Harry Truman

- Joseph Stalin

- Nikita Khrushchev

- John F. Kennedy

- Ronald Reagan

- Erich Honecker

- Leonid Brezhnev

- Richard Nixon

- John F. Kennedy

- Mikhail Gorbachev

- Winston Churchill

- Deng Xiaoping

- Fidel Castro

- Lech Wałęsa

What's Inside?

Biographical Snapshot:

  • Birth and Death: Set the timeline for these monumental figures.
  • Major Roles/Titles: Delve into their official capacities and designations.
  • Brief Background: A glimpse into their early life and the path that led them to power.

Major Contributions or Actions:

  • Engage with 1-3 pivotal events or policies, from Truman's Doctrine to Gorbachev's transformative 'perestroika' and 'glasnost'.

Quotes:

  • Immerse in profound quotes offering a direct window into their worldviews and ideologies.

Challenges and Controversies:

  • Dive into the struggles and debates that marked their leadership, enriching the narrative.

Legacy and Impact:

  • Analyze their mark on the Cold War, their lasting influences, and how historians regard them today.

BONUS: Editable Retrieval Chart:

  • Customize the leader list according to your class's needs or curriculum focus. This flexibility ensures the gallery walk seamlessly integrates with your teaching plan.

Common Core Outcomes:

For Grades 6-8:

  • Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8: RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10

For Grades 9-12:

  • Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 9-10 & 11-12: RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2, RH.9-10.4, RH.11-12.4, RH.9-10.7, RH.11-12.8, RH.9-10.10, RH.11-12.10

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  • Vivid Learning: Transcend from mere facts to experiencing history.
  • Critical Thinking: Foster analysis, evaluation, and deep discussions among students.
  • Classroom Flexibility: Suitable for diverse learning setups, ensuring easy adaptability.

Don't merely narrate the Cold War – let your students live its intrigues and strategies. This comprehensive activity is designed to instill a nuanced appreciation of this era's dynamics.

Seize this unique Cold War Figures Gallery Walk Activity and set your classroom alight with the thrill of history!

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DAILY BELLRINGER A Young Nation Worksheet PACK with VIDEOS and answer key!

By Jared Bruening

Each worksheet includes additional questions on the front side, a writing activity or table to complete, on the backside some include a PRIMARY SOURCE or an ART ACTIVITY or an INTERACTIVE WRITING PROMPT. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED.

A YOUNG NATION VIDEO PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWWndCnip3V1ovnSgayiNMlESJDYO8X7z

PACKET INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING WORKSHEETS:

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Protest Movements of the 1960's: E-Chapter Textbook Project

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Have your students explore the Protest Movements of the 1960’s by becoming an author of a textbook; whose job is to research, write, and creatively craft a chapter that will both inform and engage its readers regarding a protest movement of this era of time. Using Google Slides, students will be assigned one of the six following protest movements from which to research and create their chapter on:

  • The United Farm Workers (UFW)
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Using an inquiry based approach, the accompanied Slide Presentation will first have students explore the cause and effect relationship of how these protest movements came to exist in America during this period of time. The latter portion of the presentation will provide students with an overview of the chapter project with student examples. The final activity will involve students sharing their chapter with their classmates, and completing a Venn Diagram that will serve to critically compare the six different protest movements.

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Free Women's History Month Suzan B. Anthony, Reading Comprehension Activity

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Join us in celebrating Women's History Month or Human Rights with our special Reading Comprehension Activity Pack featuring the remarkable Susan B. Anthony! This pack is designed to honor Susan B. Anthony's pioneering efforts in the fight for women's suffrage and equality.

Inside this pack, you'll find an engaging reading passage that tells the inspiring story of Suzan B. Anthony. This passage is written in simple words, making it accessible to students of various reading levels.

To ensure comprehensive understanding, we've included a variety of question types:

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  3. Fill in the Blanks
  4. Timeline
  5. Critical Thinking

In addition to the reading comprehension materials, students will enjoy:

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With this comprehensive activity pack, students will not only learn about Suzan B. Anthony but also develop essential reading comprehension skills in an engaging and meaningful way.

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Geography Map Types Reading & Activities 4th 5th 6th Grades Social Studies

By The Magical Avocado

Understanding geography and types of maps is critical in social science classes! This activity includes reading and answering prompts, cut and paste, maze activity, matching quiz, and teacher guide. Perfect for upper elementary (4th, 5th, and 6th grade), this resource is ready to print and use. Great for a first week of class, substitute plans, centers, and refreshing geography information.

This resource includes:

  • four pages of reading and response information sheets
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Local Community & Mapping worksheets Social Studies Ontario Curriculum Grade 1

By Mrs Wilsons Neighbourhood

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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