Why History Matters Interactive Bulletin Board This resource includes 35 interactive cards to be used in a bulletin board display focusing on "Why History Matters." Topics included are: Why history matters? What skills do we learn when we study history? What does it mean to think like a historian? How are historians like detectives? What is historiography? What is a primary source? What is a secondary source? Why is sourcing important? What is oral history? What is historical inquiry? What is continuity and change? And more! A title, "Why History Matters" is included. This resource also includes two bonus visually appealing note pages that may be used in conjunction with the bulletin board or may be used alone. (Students may use the bulletin board as a reference when completing the notes pages.) A completed notes page is also included. (I provide the completed notes page to my students who struggle with note-taking. I have my students highlight important information on the completed notes page.) Topics included in the notes pages are: Why study history? Tools of a historian. Thinking like a historian, and more! QR Codes are included. NOTE: An answer key is NOT included with the notes pages. Answers will vary on both notes pages depending on the student and depending on how the notes pages are used. The notes pages are included in this resource as a BONUS. Feel free to use them or discard them if you wish. A bonus "Why History Matters" station activity is also included in this resource. This activity includes 5 stations (primary and secondary source sorting activity, quote analysis activity, and more! Bulletin board templates and station card templates are included if you choose to add your own bulletin board cards and/or stations.
Handy free printable leif erikson for kids worksheet and coloring pages to make into readers to learn about famous early explorer!
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Copywork is a fantastic way for children to practice a number of writing skills. I've taken the concept of copywork in a bit of a different direction by offering a collection of fun facts about a wide variety of interesting subjects children enjoy. Each worksheet present the child with a fascinating fact coupled with a
Effectively teach historical thinking skills and writing using an argument qualifier continuum line.
Handy Jamestown for Kids mini book to color and learn facts about Jamestown Colony, the first permament settlement in America. K-5th.
Inside: Nazca Lines craft for kids learning about Peruvian culture and history. It’s Hispanic Heritage Month, 2017! At the end of this post, find our Multicultural Kid Blogs HHM giveaway for some fun prizes. Today I’m sharing an exploratory Nazca lines craft. The project gives hands-on feel for these marvels of Peru, and how they were
While school is great for teaching your tweens about algebra and history, there are a few things they won’t learn in the classroom.
Integrating language arts skills into social studies can be tricky. There is already a lot of subject matter to cover without having to teach reading and writing skills as well! If a social studies teacher did not receive much language arts training within his or her certification program, integrating these skills can be even more […]
Today we will be learning about Henri Matisse’s Cut-Outs and using his work as a tool to practise your child’s Fine Motor Skills and creativity. We will do this by creating our own Matisse Cut-Out masterpiece. Got older kids that want to join in? No problem! This activity caters for a range of ages.
A collection of location and mapping worksheets. These resources support the teaching of cardinal and ordinal directions, grid referencing, prepositional words, reading legends and more.
I love starting the school year with a name art lesson. It helps learn kids' names and kick start the creativity. Here's some of my favorites
Kids will have fun practicing math and literacy skills while learning about the Vikings for Kids with these FREE Vikings Worksheets!
It is important that students understand the history and significance of Australia Day. This Factball and Flipbook activity bundle provides such an opportunity, engaging students in a rich comprehension task that will have them recognising the importance of this Australian celebration while practising vital note-taking skills.
Why are map skills important for kids? How can I teach navigational skills to preschoolers? Inside this post you'll learn about maps and why knowing how to get around is important for kids! We're also
This Anne Frank for Kids Reader works on reading skills while learning about a courageous young girl who lived in Holland during World War II.
Good study skills is essential to academic success, This article discusses ways to help kids prepare to study by using various study methods
The daily practice of art history warm-ups will develop art criticism skills while investigating a broad range of artists throughout history.
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Hi teacher friends, Ancient Civilizations has to be my favorite curriculum to teach. I find the ancient world fascinating, with all the different traditions, inventions, rituals, building structures, gods and goddesses. I could probably spend the whole year just focusing on Egypt alone, with its pyramids, their social hierarchy with pharaohs, and interesting
Children will refer to a map, a key, and a compass rose to answer eight questions in this colorful map-reading worksheet.
Are you looking for an engaging way to teach the Civil War? This interactive notebook covers all things Civil War, including events leading up to it and important people, while also covering reading skills and strategies. File Type PDF (Acrobat) Document File Be sure that you have an application to open this file type before downloading and/or purchasing.
This year Kaleb and I have been wandering around the world via books, Little Passports, and various other things we come across in our
In our own homes, the world can sometimes feel so small. Day by day as we gather together and as we travel the vastness of the world with The Precious People we are transferred to different times and to different places. As we travel throughout the ends of the earth we are able to see things com
⚓Make learning about the Titanic for Kids fun and easy with a printable reader. Children will read, color and learn titanic facts for kids.
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This Grade 7 Reading Comprehension worksheet takes students on an exciting journey through the “History of Soccer.” Through this passage, students will delve into the origins and evolution of the world’s most popular sport, discovering how soccer has transcended time and cultures. After reading the passage, students will put their comprehension skills to the test...
Use these beautiful watercolor World Continents lacing cards as a fine motor activity to fill out your Montessori Continent Box materials, or simply add them to your shelf as part of a Continents or general geography unit study. Sewing around the continents will help your child refine their fine motor skills as well as provide another opportunity to familiarize themselves with the shape and Montessori colors of the seven continents. This set of lacing cards includes one card for each of the 7 continents, in traditional Montessori colors. Each card comes in two levels of difficulty, for a total of 14 lacing cards. Note that the continent cards are not necessarily accurate in their geographical proportions (with relation to one another) and they are single-sided so as not to confuse children about the shapes of the continents. The cards are sized to fit two on one page. What you will receive: - One PDF file, size 8.5 by 11 inches - 14 continent lacing cards on 8 pages (7 easier, 7 more difficult) You may also be interested in our World Continents shadow matching cards: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1393829501/ ***Note: This is a DIGITAL product. No physical product will be mailed. You will receive your downloadable files immediately after purchase. These files are for personal or single classroom use only. Please do not share, alter, resell, or distribute the files in any way.***
American President Worksheets for kids to learn about U.S. Presidents of the United States. Includes all 46 from George Washington to Biden.
The connection between social studies and art includes different cultures while using art to explore history in new ways. Read more!
Introduce patriotic symbols for Kids with this reader to read, color, and learn about the USA for kids of all ages!.
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Looking for fun and engaging kindergarten social studies resources? Check out the interactive notebook that your students will love!
A page of Canadian History & Geography Resources, including links, playlists, and more ideas for using with the Layers of Learning History & Geography Course.
Q: How is art incorporated into the Waldorf middle grades, 5 through 8? (This post is part of a series in which we answer the most common questions we receive in our inbox re: homeschooling, Waldorf curriculum/pedagogy, and whatever else comes our way! Click here to read more from the series
Are you looking for living books for ancient history for your homeschool? Here's a huge list!
World Geography can be boring for students but you can make it FUN! Your kiddos will LOVE creating their own globe using a balloon and cut-outs. This set includes: Student materials list and directions, detailed continent shapes, more broad continent shapes (easier cutting), compass graphic, continent labels, ocean labels, North Pole labels, reference map of the world. Balloon Suggestion (affiliate link): 12"latex balloons (100 count), Royal Blue Don't want to use a balloon? Some teachers have told me they've used paper mache, pumpkins, and posters. If you happen to take pictures of your completed projects, I would LOVE to see them! You can tag me on Instagram (@Learning_Lab) or email them to me at [email protected].
