This creative Cold War Project has differentiated options to best fit your students' needs. Are you looking for project-based learning for social studies? This Cold War Timeline Research project comes with instructions for chunking and scaffolding so that students are not overwhelmed. This American History project includes printable timeline templates, a digital option, two grading rubric options, and an answer key. Differentiation is built into the design of this project. The Cold War Timeline Project is adapted to help all students access grade level content! Best of all, digital options for this Cold War Project are included via Google Slides and Easel! Students will research the history of the Cold War and events such as: the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Truman Doctrine, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the collapse of the Soviet Union, and more! TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID… - "I love that this has an example that I can show my students! Directions were clear and the rubric was super helpful! I loved my students' final products" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - "My students were deeply engaged with this activity. I had almost 100% completion, which never happens" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - "Great resource! So easily adapted for my learners that need a little more structure. Thank you!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - "This was a great collaborative research project for my students to work on which improved their sense of chronology in terms of the Cold War!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A student example is included in this product. This Cold War project is great for US History, US Government, and Civics classes! This product is part of a full year U.S. History Curriculum. Click to see more about the highly discounted US History Curriculum. Be prepared to teach American History with these projects, activities, and assessments that have been designed to better support students in your classes! These resources are also scaffolded for special education students and English Languages Learners.  How to use with Lower Level Students: -Project Description includes a 3 step process for completing the project. Have students start with step 1 (putting the events in chronological order), and give assistance as necessary. When students are finished with the first step, they can move on to step 2. -Students can use the digital version so that they can move the topics around easily when putting them in order by date. Cold War Timeline Project Description: - Includes a Student Example- paper version of the timeline - Teacher Directions - Link to Digital Version via Google Slides - Project Directions- students are given 11 Cold War events to put in chronological order, give a 1-2 sentence description of the events, and include a drawing or image of each event - 3-Step Chunking Instructions - 2 Timeline Template Options - Helpful Links for Students - Two Options for a Grading Rubric - choose whichever best fits your needs - Answer Key Incorporate project based learning and have students research about the Cold War! The final product will be a student-created timeline. More Activities You'll Love ❤️ Cold War Presentation and Guided Notes for US History Yearlong US History Curriculum Juneteenth Project Questions? E-mail me at [email protected] ___________________________________ Copyright © SFSEteach Permission for single teacher use only. Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product with other teachers.

Need an easy to use comprehensive resource for the major land masses and oceans of the world? This social studies unit is packed full with facts, features, differentiated reading passages and comprehension questions, a research globe craftivity, and more to help you bring the seven continents and five oceans to life!

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Bring Thomas Edison to life for your 5th grade students with this engaging reading packet. Students will read an informative passage about Edison's life and inventions, apply new vocabulary terms, and show their understanding through multiple choice questions and graphic organizers. This printer-ready resource works well for social studies lessons on famous Americans or for a cross-curricular reading activity. Use it for whole class instruction or as a small group activity to differentiate instruction. Detailed answer keys are included, making this the perfect no-prep packet for substitute teacher plans. Let your students discover Edison's passion for innovation while building their reading comprehension and content knowledge. This versatile resource will electrify both you and your 5th graders! Thomas Edison Reading Packet

On the surface, teaching geography can seem pretty straight forward. Simply have students memorize locations on a map, right? I’d have to say this is a common misconception! You’re not alone if you haven’t put in much more thought than that. For many middle school standards, simply recalling and mem

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This reference guide is a valuable desk reference for teachers searching for proven and successful strategies that work with students who present the characteristics of ADHD and/or LD. The strategies address: • Getting maintaining attention • Differentiating instruction • Organization, study skills, and written language • Collaborating & training for success. Laminated, 6 pgs.

Often when someone asks "what is classroom differentiation?", it is actually more of a question of "how" than "what". Here is the answer.

This zipped file is three tiered differentiated learning worksheets for plant parts. This activity can be used in conjunction with my Smartboard file Plant Parts and Needs. It can also be used as a stand alone activity for a unit on plants. Students have to label the plant parts and read, complet...

This is a differentiated research package containing all of the materials needed to complete a research project on Quebec, including emergent readers, graphic organizers, and writing paper. With simple and accessible materials, this project is perfect for the special education and regular classroom, early learners, and more! This non-fiction Canadian research package contains 5 elements: -a full-colour 10-half-page (including cover) emergent reader containing key facts and information, written using simplified text -a black-and-white 10-half-page (including cover) emergent reader with cloze passages, based on the full-colour version -a black-and-white, 1-page ‘Quick Facts’ printable for students to record basic information, based on the full-colour non-fiction emergent reader -a black-and-white, 2-page ‘Research Notes’ printable for students to record information, based on the full-colour non-fiction emergent reader -3 double-sided differentiated & scaffolded report writing printables This research package is designed to: -provide students with accessible non-fiction text in order to conduct research -guide student research by providing a graphic organizer for note-taking -scaffold student research by providing similar structures & phrasing in the research materials as well as the research notes -allow easy differentiation (students can record their learning through pictures and/or words) -be used for instruction, as well as assessment or evaluation -integrate Social Studies & Literacy -provide inclusion opportunities for students on modified curriculum Topics include: Where is Quebec? What does Quebec's flag look like? Who lives in Quebec? What’s the weather like in Quebec? What’s the land like in Quebec? What are Quebec’s natural resources? What plants and animals live in Quebec? What else is special about Quebec? *This product was updated November 2022 to refect current information and statistics. Research Packages are now available for the following provinces: British Columbia Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Ontario New Brunswick Nova Scotia Prince Edward island Newfoundland & Labrador Nunavut Northwest Territories Yukon New Research Packages will be uploaded soon. Follow me to be the first to hear when they are! Click here for FREE STUFF (follow the links to leave feedback, rate this product, and earn TpT Credits) You might also like these other awesome products: Differentiated Kids' Travel Journal Family Engagement Challenge Folders (YEAR-LONG Homework Activities) Pizza Box Math Facts Kit

Using primary sources in the classroom is an incredibly powerful way to teach Social Studies concepts. Primary sources help us see and understand things that happened in the past in a way that nothing else can. This blog post explores the following: Why use primary sources How to introdu

Good Afternoon, from Vestal's 21st Century Classroom! I’m Meghan Vestal and I am excited to have the privilege of being one of the newest bloggers for Virginia is for Teachers! I have about six years of experience as an educator in Virginia. I have taught 4th and 5th grades in Charlottesville and Lynchburg. I also spent two years as the Education Director for Amazement Square Children’s Museum (if you took a field trip there between 2012-2014, we may have met!). With a minor in social studies and a master’s degree in Public Policy, I am passionate about creating social studies activities that get students excited about history. For my first post, I would like to share just a few ways I have made social studies a favorite subject for almost every student I have taught. As a classroom teacher, I have sat in on a lot of IEP meetings. I can’t recall the details of most of these meetings, but there is one from about a year ago that I cannot get out of my head. As I listened to the special education teacher explain the student’s grades, it was difficult for me to not say anything when she told the parents the student was failing Virginia Studies because it was not possible to make social studies hands-on or fun. This is a comment I frequently hear teachers make and, as a lover of all things history and government, I find this statement to be appalling. People love to watch action, drama, and romance on the big screen. So, how can the Revolutionary War, the Constitutional conventions, or the affairs of multiple U.S. presidents be boring!? A few years ago, I received the most meaningful letter I have ever received from a student. In it, the student said he always thought social studies was boring but, after being in my class, it had become his favorite subject because he learned it could be fun. I want to hear more students saying those words and here are a few ways I have made it happen in my class. 1. Experience New Places Without Leaving Your Classroom I don’t think there is anything more fun or hands-on to teach than geography! To start, throw out the traditional construction paper and markers and get creative with map making! Most teachers have play dough somewhere in their classroom and I have found this to be one of the best geography tools. When my students are studying the regions of Virginia, they use play dough to construct 3D maps. After the playdough dries, the students add major rivers with glitter glue and label major cities with markers. Many students have told me this is one of their favorite activities from the entire school year. Another fun geography activity, that incorporates career readiness skills, is having the students become tourism directors for whatever location they are learning about. When studying the products and industries of Virginia, I put my students in groups and they must develop a marketing campaign for Virginia that incorporates information about all 5 regions. Students must create a slogan, a brochure, and film a commercial showcasing the 5 regions. In addition to hands-on activities, there are free digital resources available that make it easy for students to learn about new places, even if they cannot actually visit those places. Google Earth is one of my student’s favorite resources. This is a free download that works great on an iPad or computer. When we are studying historical sites, such as Monticello or Appomattox Court House, my students actually get to visit these places by finding the location on a digital map and then zooming in to examine actual street views of site. e have also been able to travel across the entire state of Virginia, with an eye level view, to see how the terrain changes from east to west. 2. Throw Out the Textbook and Make Everything Project Based I hear a lot of students say social studies is their least favorite subject because it is boring. I think that is because they have come to associate social studies with reading a textbook and then filling out a worksheet. Granted, there is a certain degree of reading and comprehension needed to ensure students are getting all the information, but it is possible to do something creative with those facts! In my classroom, social studies is always taught using project-based learning and students are expected to complete a project before each unit test. Above, I shared the tourism project students create during the unit on Virginia’s regions. Another popular project my students have completed is creating board games with an objective to get the settlers safely from England to Jamestown. We then keep these games in the classroom throughout the year for students to play during indoor recess. Project based learning also leaves LOTS of room for critical thinking. For example, when learning about the Civil War, I put the students into groups and have them pull from a hat whether they will represent the north or the south. The groups then have to research the reasons why their side wanted to go to war and use this information to create a poster that might have been used during the time period, convincing others to join their cause. Initially, this was a challenging concept for the students who selected the south. But, I made sure to remind them that part of history is understanding the mindset of various individuals, even individuals who have done horrible things. As the famous saying goes, “those who don’t know history are destined to repeat it.” I have included some links to some of my project based units at the conclusion of this post. Social studies review can also be hands-on using escape rooms. Escape rooms require students to solve a series of challenges and puzzles to reveal hidden information and unlock secret codes. Creating a classroom escape room does not have to be complicated or expensive. You can learn more about creating easy, inexpensive social studies escape rooms by reading my blog post "Create the Perfect Classroom Escape Room." 3. Make Memorizing Facts Fun Teachers frequently use sayings and songs to help students remember a lot of information at once but there are a few things to keep in mind if it is truly going to be successful. First, when it comes to sayings, students are more likely to remember sayings that are silly or random. My students use sayings like “James York Reads Poorly” to remember important rivers in Virginia and the popular phrase “Never Taste Ketchup With Mustard” to remember the states surrounding Virginia. These sayings don’t necessarily have anything to do with what is being taught but the kids think these are funny so the information sticks. Next, music is one of the best ways to help students remember information but it must be done properly for the students to really buy into it. Most importantly, make sure it is music the students enjoy! A few years ago, I had a class of 4th graders who loved Maroon 5. So, I wrote a song about the products and industries of Virginia to the tune of Maroon 5’s song "Misery." The students couldn’t get enough of it! We sang it all the time and I even had to ask some students to hum softer when they were taking the unit test. A colleague saw how successful this was and tried to replicate it in her 3rd grade class. She wrote a song comparing Greece and Rome to the tune of "Good Riddance" by Green Day. A few days later, she came to me and asked why the kids weren’t getting into it. I like Green Day as much as the next girl who grew up in the 90s, but 3rd graders today don’t have a clue what Green Day is. My colleague rewrote her song to the tune of a Selena Gomez song and it was a success! The students just needed something they could relate to. I hope I’ve sparked a few ideas to spice up your social studies class! If you are looking for some pre-made, hands-on social studies units, be sure to check these out that appear in my store. Click on each of the images to learn more about the resource. And if you are looking for more resources and information about social studies, make sure to sign up for my newsletter! I often feature information about making social studies hands-on and fun. When you sign up, you will also be able to download by Ultimate Guide on How to Effectively Use Technology to Teach for FREE! Next month, find out how to take students on a field trip to a local museum or historical site even if you have a tight budget (or no budget at all). I will be sharing a post with places throughout Virginia that offer free and discounted field trips and/or classroom outreach programs at a significantly discounted price.

Looking for a federalist and anti-federalist lesson? Print and teach this is a 2-3 day lesson for your social studies classroom This lesson incorporates: Note-taking Differentiated Instruction Identifying and analyzing federalist and anti-federalist viewpoints Math problem Reading Comprehension This resource included Math activity Movie poster activity Color coding activity This lesson is based on the following standard SS.7.C.1.8 Check out how I teach this lesson on my blog! Want access to ALL of my civics resources? Join the Civics and American Government Member Club! Visit my website to sign up for free weekly newsletters and access to exclusive freebies! How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase, you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you. ☺ Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product launches: • Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. You will now receive email updates about this store. ☺ Follow me on Facebook for updates! ***************************************************************************** Questions? Having trouble with the download? I appreciate your feedback as it helps me to make my products better! If you have any concerns or any resources is not what your expected please contact me before leaving your feedback, so I can fix the issue for you. Please send me a message through TpT or email me at [email protected]

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Over the last year, my school and team have taught me so much about differentiating. In 5th grade, I so struggled with this and when I differentiated I was moving mountains. But really - I felt like I

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This is a Reading Decoding lesson plan that uses word origins, and root words to decode vocabulary in Social Studies. The lesson plan follows the 5E Lesson Plan model. The 5 Es are Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, and Evaluation. The plan uses poetry to enforce vocabulary, however, any reading passage can apply to this lesson plan. The lesson plan applies to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and the Common Core Standards. The lesson is designed for the average student, however it includes differentiated lesson plan ideas. The lesson plan is designed for 5th grade however it can be adjusted to any grade level. The activities are responsive and able to be adapted to different types of reading. The reading objectives include: Students will be able to understand new vocabulary in reading and writing; determine the meaning of grade-level academic English words derived from Latin, Greek or other linguistic roots; determine the meaning of grade-level academic English words derived from Latin, Greek or other linguistic affixes. TEKS, Common Core Standards, fluency, reading skills, reading strategies, vocabulary, differentiated instruction, prior knowledge, informal assessment, internet resources, informational text, fiction, nonfiction, journal, journal writing, fluent, whisper read, word emphasis, word origin, on-level reading, root words, guided reading, affixes, prefixes, suffixes Latin word origins, Greek word origins, history, social studies.

Hello again friends! This year, I am piloting personalized learning in my new school! I have been very excited about learning ways to help my students work on becoming more independent and taking charge of their own learning. The journey to embracing personalized learning has been full of twists and turns, but I honestly think...Read More »

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Have you ever had to use a district curriculum that doesn’t really fit the levels or needs of your special needs student? It can be hard to make a purchased program work for our students, but it IS possible! To do so, though, we need to be flexible and creative….We totally rock flexible and creative, ... Read More about Modifying Curriculum For The Special Needs Student

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Using depth and complexity icons in your class will enhance the thinking and learning processes, especially for your gifted or high achieving students, and increase engagement with interactive notebook foldables! Easily differentiate your instruction, without creating all new curriculum so that you can reach all students with depth and complexity icons! Add these foldables into any subject area to bring more rigor and depth to the classroom. Perfect for GATE. This product includes: -Overview of Depth and Complexity Icons -Teacher guides (with photos and tips!) -Suggestions for use in ELA, Social Studies, Math and Science with each icon -14 depth and complexity icon foldables (ready to print!) ❤️ If you like this product I would love to hear your feedback and how it worked in your classroom!

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NEW Update: This product now includes a link to the "Digital One Pager Templates" editable with Google Slides! One-pager activities allow for high-level thinking and creativity. Some students need more support and structure through the use of graphic organizers. These “One-Pager Templates” are a fantastic way to scaffold and differentiate instruction. Your download includes sixteen variations! The designs are applicable for any text (E.g., novels, short stories, poems, textbooks). The templates can also be used as an “About Me” activity or “Doodle Notes” for any subject area -- from social studies to science! About Wondering with Mrs. Watto: Welcome! I am a middle school English teacher who creates graphic organizers, posters, and more! I received my Bachelor of Arts in English and my Master of Arts in Education. Please check out my other products too. I hope my resources help you and your students! Happy Teaching, Jillian Watto Terms of Use: Copyright © Wondering with Mrs. Watto by Jillian Watto. All rights reserved. Permission is granted to the original purchaser to print and make copies for single classroom use. It is prohibited to share purchases with other colleagues or other entities. Copying any part of this product and placing it on the Internet in any form, even a personal/classroom website, is strictly forbidden. This applies to purchased and free products. The act of posting the document(s) on the Internet allows the document(s) to be made available on the Internet free of change, and it is a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

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Unit for Grade 1 Local communities and community helpers for grade one Social Studies: New 2023 Ontario Curriculum! ⭐️ 2023 Social Studies updates! Pg 38- 42 have been added to address the new curriculum point added! Enjoy!⭐️ (latest update August 26, 2023). Let this 140+ page unit help you with the new grade 1 curriculum! Please see preview for details of pages included, samples, and more! *Now Includes Google Slides!* DID SOMEONE SAY *DIGITAL*! Newly updated!! Select student pages are now included for use with Google Slides! 80 Interactive Slides to help your virtual learning! Check out the preview VIDEO for digital samples and details. (Please note, some pages, teachers notes and others are only available in the PDF). Student ready (locked text) and editable (unlocked where allowed/possible) options provided. DIGITAL UPDATE redownload to get the goodies! Force Copy Links are on page 3 of the PDF*. Included: Introduction ★ Anchor Chart Headers (4) ★ Student response sheets (3) ★ In Our Community Song ★ Matching buildings to needs Natural Built Features ★ Natural & Built Features Sort (whole class and 2 student sheets) ★ Reading Passage and Questions ★ Drawing our community features ★ "What If?" Writing prompts Making a Plan to Help ★ Planning sheet ★ Adorable Hippo Craftivity (cut n' paste option & Colour in option) ★ Bulletin Board Sign Learning about our Land ★ Website, Video and Read-aloud suggestions to help with traditional Indigenous and treaty territory/territories ★ Follow up activity for students to reflect (2 pages) Community Helpers ★ Original Song ★ Hats/Props (for use with song or other activities) ★ 15 community helper booklets (variety of styles provided for differentiation) Mapping Skills ★ Sample map for whole class instruction and modelling ★ Terms and definitions for matching (4) ★ 15 Building Blocks with picture and word on front, map symbol on back (Check preview of thumbnail to see how handy this set up is!) ★ Student Response Sheets (with N,S,E,W or positional language) Community Planner Final Project ★ "Engagement Hook" help wanted sign and brainstorm sheet ★ Building Reflection Sheets (3 half page) ★ Map Page ★ Assessment Checklist ★ Map Page ★ Student Self-Reflection ★ Oral Conference Prompts (6+ 3 blank) ★ Assessment Notes Pages for Oral Conference (Colour & Black and White) Big Ideas & Framing Questions ★ 3 posters for Big Ideas ★ 3 posters for Framing Questions ★ 3 Student Response pages for Framing Questions (from curriculum) ★ Assessment Checklist Additional Activities ★ Word Wall Words (plain & with picture prompt space) ★ Mini-Dictionary ★ Matching Game ★ Google Earth page ★ Reading Response page (regular and picture assisted passage) Note, This unit Available En Francais! Click here! ★ ★ Grade 1 Changing Roles and Responsibilities Unit ★ ★ For More Social Studies... Grade 2 Global Communities Unit: Click here! Grade 3 Living and Working in Ontario Unit & Resource Combo Pack: Click here! Grade 3 Early Communities: Early Settlers & First Nations: Click here! I try to update my items as quickly as possible when I can, but I cannot commit to unlimited lifetime updates of units. I will do my best, but I am a full-time teacher and mom to a young child. Please note that the purchase is for the CURRENT curriculum (as of August 2023). If future updates are made they will be added as a 'bonus', but I cannot commit to lifetime updates. Thank you for understanding :)

Differentiation is certainly a hot topic in education these days and as Special Educators we know a thing or two about differentiating for our student’s to succeed. Today I want to focus on how we can differentiate for our students during their inclusion times. This year, all of my students are included for PE and ... Read More about Top 3 Ways to Differentiate for Inclusion

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This creative World War 1 Project has differentiated options to best fit your students' needs. Are you looking for project-based learning for social studies? This WW1 Timeline Research project comes with instructions for chunking and scaffolding so that students are not overwhelmed. Students will research events from World War 1 such as the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand, the sinking of the Lusitania, the Zimmerman telegram, President Wilson's 14 points, the Treaty of Versailles, and more! The final product will be a student-created WWI timeline. This is great for helping all students access grade level content! Differentiation is built into the design of this project. Best of all, a digital option for this World War 1 Timeline Project is included via Google Slides! This resource includes printable timeline templates, a digital option, two grading rubric options, and an answer key. This World War 1 project is great for US History and project based learning! This product is part of a full year U.S. History Curriculum. Click to see more about the highly discounted US History Curriculum. Be prepared to teach American History with these projects, activities, and assessments that have been designed to better support students in your classes! These resources are also scaffolded for special education students and English Languages Learners.  How to use with Lower Level Students: -Project Description includes a 3 step process for completing the project. Have students start with step 1 (putting the events in chronological order), and give assistance as necessary. When students are finished with the first step, they can move on to step 2. -Students can use the digital version so that they can move the topics around easily when putting them in order by date. WW1 Project Description: - Teacher Directions - Link to Digital Version via Google Slides - Project Directions- students are given 12 key events from the Great War: including the causes of World War 1, major battles of WW1, and other significant events! Students must put them in chronological order, give a 1-2 sentence description of the events, and include a drawing or image of each event - 3-Step Chunking Instructions - 2 Timeline Template Options - Helpful Links for Students - Two Options for a Grading Rubric - choose whichever best fits your needs - Answer Key Incorporate project based learning and have students research about the Great War with this scaffolded project! This a great US History project that is differentiated to support all students. More Activities You'll Love ❤️ Cold War Timeline Project Yearlong US History Curriculum Famous African American Inventors Flipbook Project Questions? E-mail me at [email protected] ___________________________________ Copyright © SFSEteach Permission for single teacher use only. Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product with other teachers.

Do you need warm up ideas? I want to share 3 warm up ideas for social studies classes with you. These are engaging and easy to implement!

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Hello Everyone! It is so nice to have time to put some finishing touches on a couple of units that we have coming up! Another historical figure we will study after Eleanor Roosevelt is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As a nation we celebrate his life daily! Thank you Dr. King! Officially we celebrate on the third Monday of January. I have posted about our activities before, but I went through and cleaned up, and added to my unit. Here are some pics from the updated unit! If you would like the 30 page free printable unit CLICK HERE!! :) My second offering for today is a unit our curriculum team worked on this summer. We had fun integrating reading and social studies and are finding it a natural way to teach and get everything in. This next unit is about other important historical figures. It includes posters about Alexander Graham Bell, Ben Franklin, Thomas Edison, Garrett Morgan, and Richard Allen along with reading strategy practice activities. It also includes an invention home project packet for kids. The unit ended up to be over 50 pages! I am excited to include this unit in our curriculum in a few weeks!! Here are a few pics from the unit! For your free 52 page Inventors Unit CLICK HERE!! :) So glad I had time to share these endeavors! Hope you can use at least parts of either one! It is my joy to be able to share and help your journey in the classroom or homefront become a little less stressful. As always, please let me know if this is something you can use, if there are any typos or problems, and if you would like to see something else in particular on this little blog. I hear from teachers and parents from all over the world, and I am so grateful for all of you!! Joyfully! Nancy