Implement today! Easy to use reading literature graphic organizers that are aligned with the first grade common core ELA Reading Literature 1.0-1.9 standards. This resource includes 16 graphic organizers that can be used with the text of your choice. How to use this Resource: - Small Group/ Reading Circles - Guided Practice - Homework - Assessment - Remediation - Student Evidentiary Data CCSS Alignment: Each graphic organizer includes the CCSS standard in the upper right hand corner. Great Writing & Critical Thinking Practice! Your students will demonstrate understanding of the text by answering questions, recording data, and illustrating pictures. These graphic organizers are great for additional writing and critical thinking practice. Thank you! Have a blessed day. Michelle McDonald * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Connect with Me: Find me on Pinterest Find me on Instagram * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Check out some of my other resources: Phonics Rule: K & C Daily Oral Language: One Year of Daily Sentence Writing Writing to Inform
"A woman is like a tea bag--you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water." Eleanor Roosevelt said these famous words, and I believe they apply to not just women, but teachers in general. There are times in teaching when it feels like the water is very hot, and the water is very deep. But I'm here to tell you that: You are strong. You are capable. And you ARE doing it. The fact is, you are showing up for work each day. You are making a difference in students' lives. That is wha
Get ready for the Winter Games of 2022 in Beijing, China with a look at the history of six winter sports. This bundle includes a two-page reading passage for each of the following sports that appear in the Winter Games: figure skating, bobsleigh, alpine skiing, luge, curling, and speed skating. This resource includes: :: Figure Skating Reading Passage (2 pages) :: Figure Skating Comprehension Questions & Timeline (2 pages) :: Bobsleigh Reading Passage (2 pages) :: Bobsleigh Comprehension Questions & Timeline (2 pages) :: Alpine Skiing Reading Passage (2 pages) :: Alpine Skiing Comprehension Questions & Timeline (2 pages) :: Luge Reading Passage (2 pages) :: Luge Comprehension Questions & Timeline (2 pages) :: Curling Reading Passage (2 pages) :: Curling Comprehensionve Questions & Timeline (2 pages) :: Speed Skating Reading Passage (2 pages) :: Speed Skating Comprehension Questions & Timeline (2 pages) :: Annotate the Text Strategies Sheet :: Answer Keys :: Grading Rubric Your students will: :: Gain background knowledge about the history, key events, and significant people that shaped each event :: Annotate the text using marking strategies (annotate the text reference sheet included) :: Answer comprehension questions about the text :: Summarize the text :: Complete a timeline of events *Please note that due to trademark law, the word Olympics or Olympic Games has been omitted and replaced with the word Winter Games. Thank you! Michelle McDonald, B.A.E. Social Studies Education, K-12 Elementary Education K-8 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Connect with Me: Instagram @mrsmcdonaldsclassroom Facebook: mrsmcdonaldsclassroom Blog: StrategicEducationalServices.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Follow me on TpT to be the first to learn about new products, sales, and discounts. Follow Michelle McDonald
If you are looking for ideas and strategies for discussing the September 11th attacks with your students, you will find a number of age appropriate discussion points, picture books, and activities to use with your elementary or middle school students in this blog post.
Start your social studies class off with a daily Bell Ringer. Each day your students will research and learn about a different country, territory, or special collective. This bell ringer includes 40 weeks, which means that your entire year or entry task are done!
Bring history to life in your classroom! Instead of just reading through a textbook or lecturing, allow your students to become historians within your own classroom through primary source analysis. Here are five ways to get your students to actively and skillfully conceptualize and evaluate information.
If you are looking for meaningful ways for your students to not just learn about Veterans Day, but actually honor and participate in this holiday, then this blog post is for you.
One of the most important steps we can take at the beginning of the year is time to build a positive classroom environment where all students feel safe. Fostering a strong social studies classroom community will take time, but laying a sturdy foundation at the beginning of the year is key. Here are some helpful tips.
Zaretta Hammond said, “Only the learner learns…We have to create environments that are stimulating to children, that allows them to use play as their learning because that's what the brain wants to do." Technology today has provided so many new ways to present information in the classroom. Check out engaging ideas!
Are you looking for an engaging, but purposeful Valentine's Day activity for your upper elementary students? If you are looking for something LOW PREP, that incorporates life skills, then this simulation activity is a great option!One important social studies skill that our students need to grasp is an understanding of the economic concept of analyzing individual decision-making. We do this through the evaluation of cost vs. benefit. Basically, what this means is that students need to be able t
This versatile read & sort suffix resource can be used for guided groups, as an assessment tool, independent or partner practice, remediation, reading ladders, and more. Suffixes Included y (fly), -y (rainy), y (baby), -ly (slowly) -ed (wanted), ed (played), ed (looked) -able (table), -ible (responsible) Thank you! Have a blessed day. Michelle McDonald B.A.E. Social Studies Education, K-12 Elementary Education K-8 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Connect with Me: Find me on Pinterest Find me on Instagram Find me on Facebook * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Building an understanding of Earth is important, and this geography resource is perfect for covering the 5 oceans of our world. This resource includes a slide show with key facts and features, a flip book to record information, pocket chart cards, activities, and assessment. This resource includes digital options as well! Please click the preview to view more! WHAT'S INCLUDED: - Facts and Features Slide Show (PPT, PDF, and Google Slides options included) - Flip Book (3 versions) - Pocket Chart Cards - Label the Map (Print & Google Slides) - Fact vs. Opinion Sentence Sort (Print & Google Slides Drag & Drop) - Assessment (True/False, Matching, Print & Google Slides) THE DETAILS: Facts and Features Slide Show (PPT, PDF & Google Slides Included) This slide show goes over the meaning of ocean words, key facts and features of each of the five oceans, and includes images for each ocean. Two of the flip books versions coincide with this slide show. Flip Books (3 options) This resource includes a flip book with three versions to meet your classroom needs. Version 1 coincides with the slide show. Students fill in the blank with key words. Version 2 is open-ended and is perfect for internet or book research. Version 3 contains concise and easy to read text and provides a space for student illustrations. Pocket Chart Cards: This resource contains pocket chart cards for all 5 oceans (Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Southern Ocean). These cards can also be used for review purposes. Label the Map (Print & Google Slides) Within this resource are two different mapping printables. Version 1: Write the number which corresponds with the correct ocean. Version 2: Students use the key to write the ocean label in the correct box. Fact vs. Opinion Sorting Centers Activity (Color, Blackline, & Digital) In this activity, students will pick a card and determine if the sentence is a fact or an opinion. Students will then use the sorting sheet to place the card under the correct label. The color version is great for laminating and using in your centers. The backline version works well as an independent activity in which students glue the card to the corresponding sheets. A Google Slides option in included in which students will drag and drop the card to the correct space. Assessment (Print & Google Slides) A one-page assessment is included. This assessment includes true/false and matching. As well, you could pull the mapping printables to include in the assessment. Looking to cover the oceans and continents? All of these resources are included in my Seven Continents & Five Oceans Unit Michelle McDonald, BAE Elementary Education Secondary Social Studies Education * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Connect with Me: Find me on Instagram Find me on Facebook Consider following me on TpT to be the first to know about new products, sales and discounts. Follow Michelle McDonald * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
It is never too early for students to begin learning about economics. This primary economics unit guides students through topics such as the difference between wants & needs, goods & services, producers & consumers, choice, cost & benefit, and saving & budgeting. This resource includes 9 detailed lesson plans that are standards-aligned. Plus, this file includes both print and digital options to save you time and prep! Find everything you need in one place. PLEASE CLICK THE PREVIEW FOR MORE DETAILS What's Included: :: 9 Detailed Lesson Plans that are Standards Aligned :: All About Economics (Google Slides & Print version) :: All About Economics Fill in the Blank Booklet Version :: All About Economics Mini Book Version :: Wants & Needs Slide Deck :: Goods & Services Slide Deck :: Producers & Consumers Slide Deck :: Reading Passage: Consumer Rights and Responsibilities :: Reading Passage: What is a Producer? :: Picture Sort for Producers vs. Consumers (print & digital) :: Picture Sort for Goods vs. Services (print & digital) :: Wants vs. Needs Graphic Organizers :: Personal Savings Plan Graphic Organizer :: Am I A Consumer Today? Graphic Organizers :: Analyze the Needs of a Country Worksheet :: Life Application Scenario Cards (3 different age-appropriate sets) :: Assessment (EDITABLE) Detailed Lesson Plans: This unit includes 9 detailed lesson plans that will guide you through using all of the materials included in this unit. The lessons are aligned to the Washington State Social Studies Standards, but the concepts can crosswalk to many different standards. I have also included an overview sheet to give you a quick glance at the learning objective and the materials you'll need. Lesson 1: Introduction and Wants vs. Needs Lesson 2: Choices Between Wants and Needs Lesson 3: Goods and Services Lesson 4: Consumers and Producers Lesson 5: What is a Producer? Lesson 6: Consumer Rights and Responsibilities Lesson 7: What is Income and Saving? Lesson 8: Saving and Budgets Lesson 9: Cost vs. Benefits All About Economics Booklets: You will find an All About Economics Booklet in both PDF and Google Slides format. You can also print these and display as posters or use as anchor charts. You will also find a Mini Book version of the book, as well as an All About Economics Student Booklet that includes "fill in the blank" sections. The lesson plans will guide you through using this booklet. - Wants & Needs - Goods & Services - Producers & Consumers - Income - Saving & Budgeting - Choice - Cost vs. Benefit 3 Complete Slide Decks (PDF and Google Slides): This resource includes three separate slide shows. Each presentation provides picture examples and a statement explaining each concept. - Wants & Needs with real-life examples - Goods & Services with real-life examples - Producers & Consumers with real-life examples Reading Passages: This resource includes two reading passages. Two differentiated levels are provided. Please note that informational text is often higher level due to vocabulary terms. - What is a Producer? - Consumer Rights and Responsibilities Scenario Cards: This resource includes 3 sets of life-applicable scenario cards. A digital option is also included with space for students to type their responses. - Situations regarding saving and budgeting - Situations of consumer rights and responsibilities - Situations of wants and needs Activities & Graphic Organizers: This resource includes center activities in print format as well as Google Slides drag & drop versions. - Picture Sort for Producers vs. Consumers - Picture Sort for Goods vs. Services - Wants vs. Needs Graphic Organizers - Cost vs. Benefit Graphic Organizer - Personal Savings Plan - Analyze the Needs of a Country - Am I A Consumer Today? Graphic Organizers Assessment: I have included a two-page assessment that is completely EDITABLE in PowerPoint. You can change, add, or delete any of the questions to better fit your student needs. - True/False - Multiple Choice - Short Answer - Make determinations concerning consumer rights & responsibilities If you have questions, feel free to reach out to me prior to purchasing. I can be reached directly at [email protected] Thank you! Michelle McDonald, B.A.E. Social Studies Education, K-12 Elementary Education K-8 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Connect with Me: Instagram @mrsmcdonaldsclassroom Facebook: mrsmcdonaldsclassroom Blog: StrategicEducationalServices.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Follow me on TpT to be the first to learn about new products, sales, and discounts. Follow Michelle McDonald
With the outbreak of Coronavirus, you might be looking for ways to approach the topic of disease prevention with young students. This mini book reader covers practical tips for preventing the spread of disease, and encourages good hygiene such as hand washing, keeping hands out of one's mouth, nose, and eyes, and more. This 7 page mini book is great for small groups, whole group, add to book bags, or send home as a family connection. The final page of the book includes an optional assessment sheet. Color and blackline versions are included. This book does not include the term coronavirus or Covid-19 as the tips included are pertinent to disease prevention, in general. This allows for greater discussion and does not limit this book to one disease. Thank you! Have a blessed day. Michelle McDonald, B.A.E. Social Studies Education, K-12 Elementary Education K-8 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Connect with Me: Instagram @mrsmcdonaldsclassroom Facebook: mrsmcdonaldsclassroom Blog: StrategicEducationalServices.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Follow me on TpT to be the first to learn about new products, sales, and discounts. Follow Michelle McDonald
Carving out time for social studies in the elementary classroom can seem daunting. With all of the standards, continual testing, and more that is placed on teachers, making designated space for social studies (especially if it isn’t a subject tested on the state exam) can be difficult to prioritize. In this blog, you'll find practical ways to better teach social studies in the elementary classroom.
I'm always on the lookout for ways to utilize technology in my classroom in a meaningful way. Today, classrooms are moving into more tech integration, and many classrooms have access to computers, chrome books, or tablets. With this in mind, I'd love to share 5 online interactive games and simulations that you can use in your classroom to bring social studies to life. The following websites are perfect for history, geography, civics, and more.Mission US:This simulation website for American histo
In this Civil Rights Movement activity, your students will become historians as they analyze the official March on Washington organizing manual that was published prior to the demonstration. Then they will take a gallery walk to analyze historical images from the demonstration. Students will answer critical thinking questions throughout the activity and complete a final reflection. This resource is set up in an easy-to-print format to save you time. Primary Source Analysis: There is no better way to understand the past than to analyze primary sources. Your students will become historians! They will hold, flip through, read, and analyze the official March on Washington For Jobs and Freedom organizing manual from 1963. This manual was given out prior to the event. The pamphlet laid out the details of the event, the purpose and intention behind the demonstration, and more. Your students will analyze the document using the provided analysis questions. Gallery Walk: A gallery walk is a classroom-based active learning strategy where students silently move throughout the room to view images and captions related to a particular topic or concept (in this case, the March on Washington). Students record their reflections using the provided graphic organizers. Images are placed on the walls around the classroom. This resource contains over 30 photographs and images from the March on Washington each containing a helpful description. Student Response Booklet: This resource contains an easy-to-print student response booklet. Just print and staple into a booklet. The booklet contains graphic organizers with questions to help guide students through making an interpretation of the document. Students will also complete the provided graphic organizer as they make their way through the gallery walk. This is a great way to keep students accountable as they view the images. Glossary of Terms: The booklet contains a page with helpful terms. Students are encouraged to reference the glossary for terms that are unfamiliar as they analyze the March on Washington Manual. Comprehension Assessments: Two assessment options are included. Choose between multiple-choice & true/false, or short answer questions. These assessments can be completed after the analysis activity. Final Reflection: It is critical that our students understand that they can take action today. A reflection sheet is included to encourage students to think about ways they can get involved in special interests today. Answer Keys & Teacher Tips: This resource contains answer keys for the analysis questions. Details are also provided for setting up an effective gallery walk in the classroom, including photos from my own classroom gallery walk. Thank you! Michelle McDonald, B.A.E. Social Studies Education, K-12 Elementary Education K-8 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Connect with Me: Instagram @mrsmichellemcdonald Facebook: Michelle McDonald-Strategic Educational Services Blog: StrategicEducationalServices.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Follow me on TpT to be the first to learn about new products, sales, and discounts. Follow Michelle McDonald
If you are a new teacher, it can feel overwhelming to walk into your first classroom. These tips will help you stay focused as you prepare for back to school. Plus grab the free first year teacher checklist to help you get started.
What are the important components of a financial literacy program for elementary students? Check out five key parts of a primary economics program for kids. Understand wants and needs, goods, and services, budgeting, saving and more for elementary grade kids.
It is never too early for students to begin learning about economics. This primary economics unit guides students through topics such as the difference between wants & needs, goods & services, producers & consumers, choice, cost & benefit, saving & budgeting. Most state standards provide students with an age-appropriate overview of key economic concepts. I've put together a comprehensive ready-to-go unit that includes both print and digital components to make this a great way to incorporate cros
If you were to sort the books in your classroom library and take an inventory, what would you find?Do the books in your classroom library reflect students from all backgrounds? Are there voices missing? Or voices centered?Do the books in your library only reflect the oppression that minority groups have faced? Do your classroom library books also highlight the achievements and cultural events and traditions of all ethnic groups and individuals?How many picture books or novels in your classroom l
This Bat Unit is PACKED with vocabulary cards, a student informational book, graphic organizers, as well as thematic math and literacy activities to bring your bat unit to life! What's Included: :: KWL Charts :: Vocabulary Words & Definitions for Pocket Chart :: Student Informational Book (14 pages of fun and interesting facts!) :: Venn Diagram :: Bats Are/Can/Have Map :: Diagram of a Bat Labeling Worksheet :: Fact and Opinion Anchor Charts :: Fact and Opinion Sorting Activity & Extension Sheet (Great for Centers) :: Batty Rhyming Puzzles & Extension Sheet (Independent or Center Activity) :: ABC Order Center & Extension Sheet (Centers or Independent Activity) :: Bat Theme Writing Paper (8 different options) :: Bat Fact Families Matching & Extension Sheets (Centers or Independent Activity) :: Color by Sum (roll 2 dice, add, and color) :: Color by Sum (roll 3 dice, add, and color) :: Batty Ten Frame Match & Extension Sheet (Centers or Independent Activity) Thanks for your purchase! Michelle McDonald * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Connect with Me: Find me on Pinterest Find me on Instagram * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Check out some of my other popular Science & Social Studies Units: Continents (Interactive Book, Anchor Charts, Cardinal Direction, Worksheets) Simple Machines Mini-Unit (Interactive Book, Anchor Charts, Worksheets) Wants vs Needs: Primary Economics Statue of Liberty Mini Unit Role of the President George Washington mini-book Jamestown & Captain John Smith
I'm always on the lookout for ways to utilize technology in my classroom in a meaningful way. Today, classrooms are moving into more tech integration, and many classrooms have access to computers, chrome books, or tablets. With this in mind, I'd love to share 5 online interactive games and simulations that you can use in your classroom to bring social studies to life. The following websites are perfect for history, geography, civics, and more.Mission US:This simulation website for American histo
If you are learning about owls, these vocabulary cards are just what you need to reinforce key terms. 12 vocabulary terms are included. Vocabulary Words: :: Habitat :: Raptor :: Nocturnal :: Regurgitate :: Pellets :: Farsighted :: Echolocation :: Prey :: Facial Disk :: Talons :: Camouflage :: Parliament :: Species If you are looking for more on owls, these vocabulary cards are included in my Owl Mini Unit: Informational Book, Vocabulary Cards, Vision Field Test * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Connect with Me: Find me on Pinterest Find me on Instagram * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Thank you. Have a blessed day! Michelle McDonald B.A.E. Elementary Education, K-8 Secondary Social Studies Education
Building an understanding of Earth is important, and this geography resource is perfect for covering the 5 oceans of our world. This resource includes a slide show with key facts and features, a flip book to record information, pocket chart cards, activities, and assessment. This resource includes digital options as well! Please click the preview to view more! WHAT'S INCLUDED: - Facts and Features Slide Show (PPT, PDF, and Google Slides options included) - Flip Book (3 versions) - Pocket Chart Cards - Label the Map (Print & Google Slides) - Fact vs. Opinion Sentence Sort (Print & Google Slides Drag & Drop) - Assessment (True/False, Matching, Print & Google Slides) THE DETAILS: Facts and Features Slide Show (PPT, PDF & Google Slides Included) This slide show goes over the meaning of ocean words, key facts and features of each of the five oceans, and includes images for each ocean. Two of the flip books versions coincide with this slide show. Flip Books (3 options) This resource includes a flip book with three versions to meet your classroom needs. Version 1 coincides with the slide show. Students fill in the blank with key words. Version 2 is open-ended and is perfect for internet or book research. Version 3 contains concise and easy to read text and provides a space for student illustrations. Pocket Chart Cards: This resource contains pocket chart cards for all 5 oceans (Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Southern Ocean). These cards can also be used for review purposes. Label the Map (Print & Google Slides) Within this resource are two different mapping printables. Version 1: Write the number which corresponds with the correct ocean. Version 2: Students use the key to write the ocean label in the correct box. Fact vs. Opinion Sorting Centers Activity (Color, Blackline, & Digital) In this activity, students will pick a card and determine if the sentence is a fact or an opinion. Students will then use the sorting sheet to place the card under the correct label. The color version is great for laminating and using in your centers. The backline version works well as an independent activity in which students glue the card to the corresponding sheets. A Google Slides option in included in which students will drag and drop the card to the correct space. Assessment (Print & Google Slides) A one-page assessment is included. This assessment includes true/false and matching. As well, you could pull the mapping printables to include in the assessment. Looking to cover the oceans and continents? All of these resources are included in my Seven Continents & Five Oceans Unit Michelle McDonald, BAE Elementary Education Secondary Social Studies Education * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Connect with Me: Find me on Instagram Find me on Facebook Consider following me on TpT to be the first to know about new products, sales and discounts. Follow Michelle McDonald * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
With the outbreak of COVID-19, you might be looking for an age appropriate way to discuss the spread of infectious disease with your upper elementary or middle school students. In this LOW PREP activity, students rotate to 4 stations to explore pandemics in history, the transmission and prevention of disease & more.
The concept of latitude and longitude can be tricky for students, and I have found that using an orange to demonstrate is not only a fantastic visual, but makes for a fun snack!I’ve put together a little video demonstration, but you can read the steps below. If you are interested doing this demonstration in your own classroom, you can download the full lesson plan, student worksheet pages, and interactive notebook pages for FREE here: Latitude & Longitude Demonstration LessonMaterials: For this
Start your social studies class off with a daily Bell Ringer. Each day your students will research and learn about a different country, territory, or special collective. This bell ringer includes 40 weeks, which means that your entire year or entry task are done!
All About Owls is a 15 page fact-filled mini book. Owls are fascinating creatures, and with this book your students will expand their vocabulary, gain new knowledge, and understand how owls are helpful to humans. Yours students will learn... :: Where owls live :: Owl habitats :: Number of species :: Owls are nocturnal :: What owls prey on :: Owl body structure :: How owls use echolocation :: How owls are helpful to humans The last page in the book includes a student reflection If you are looking for more on owls, this book is included in my Owl Mini Unit: Informational Book, Vocabulary Cards, Vision Field Test * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Connect with Me: Find me on Pinterest Find me on Instagram * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Thank you. Have a blessed day! Michelle McDonald B.A.E. Elementary Education, K-8 Secondary Social Studies Education
Need an easy to use comprehensive resource for the major landmasses and oceans of the world? This social studies unit is packed full of facts, features, differentiated reading passages and comprehension questions, a research 3D globe craft, a collaborative poster for your hallway display, and much more to help you bring the seven continents and five oceans to life! Find everything you need all in one place! Click the Preview to View More This unit includes: Continents Facts & Features Slide Show Five Oceans Facts & Features Slide Show Informational Continents Mini Book (15 pgs.) Continents Audio Book (MP4 read along with highlighted text) 5 Oceans Flip Book (3 versions) Reading Passages & Comprehension Questions for each continent 3 Differentiated Reading Levels Answer Keys Included for All Reading Passages Label the Map Worksheets Name the Continents & Oceans Activity Fact vs. Opinion Sorting Activity Label the Compass Rose Continents Song Globe Craftivity (research & writing project) Writing Prompts Pocket Chart Cards Bulletin Board Display Collaborative Poster (3 sizes) Assessments (matching & true/false) PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Continents: Facts and Features Slide Show Slide Show with key facts and features for each continent is included Each continent is highlighted on the world map A collage of photos is included for each continent to give your students a glimpse of some of these features You can also print the slides and use as station information or create a wall display Oceans: Facts & Features Slide Show This slide show covers the 5 oceans of the world Facts and features are presented for each ocean This slide show also covers the origin of ocean names Continents Informational Mini-Book (Print & Digital) 15-page mini book that coincides with the facts and features slide show Students fill in the blank, answer questions, and illustrate pictures for each of the continents Keep your students engaged and on target Google slides version provides students an opportunity to conduct online research about each continent Mini Book With Video Read-Aloud (MP4 Audio Book) MP4 video read-aloud file Printable booklet included Each sentence is highlighted in the book so that students can follow along as the book is read aloud Great for Listening to Reading centers Oceans Flip Book 3 flip book differentiated versions included Students compile information in their flip books as they learn about the 5 oceans Reading Passages & Comprehension Questions 50 pages of reading passages 3 differentiated versions Comprehension questions included A separate reading passage is included for every continent Levels I & 2 are single-page reading passages Level 3 is a two-page reading passage Print and digital options Please note that informational text generally includes vocabulary or key terms that may be higher than grade level ANSWER KEYS included! 3D Globe Craft Create a 3D globe craft about the seven continents Each section of the globe has a spot for your students to include information about each of the continents A great way for students to show what they know Single and double-lined options included Cardinal Directions & Lable the Map Worksheets Printable worksheets to practice cardinal directions Label the continents worksheets Label the oceans worksheets Pocket chart cards are included that can be placed on your classroom walls to mark North, South, East, West Continents Song Memorize the continents through a fun song Printable poster and student song sheets included Writing Prompts Writing paper with several prompts are provided in this unit This resource includes both single-line and triple-lined paper to meet your classroom needs Fact vs. Opinion Activity Students read the sentence card about the 5 oceans and determine if it is a fact or an opinion In the digital version, students drag and drop the cards to the correct category. Great for centers or independent work Name the Continent Activity Students will identify the continent based on its shape In the digital version, students will identify the continent and drag and drop the correct label Great for centers or independent work Collaborative Poster Each student colors their own section of the poster 3 sizes (18 pieces, 24 pieces, or 32 pieces) Perfect for a hallway display or bulletin board Great entry task or extension activity Bulletin Board Display Bulletin Board Header "The Seven Continents" in several styles Enlarged continent outlines in color and backline are included Pocket Chart Cards North America South America Europe Africa Asia Australia Antarctica Pacific Ocean Atlantic Ocean Arctic Ocean Indian Ocean Southern Ocean North South East West Color and Blackline included Assessments Seven continents assessment Five oceans assessment Each assessment includes matching, and true/ false Several of the other map worksheets provided can also be used as an assessment tool Please be sure to check out the preview for a closer look! Thank you! Michelle McDonald, B.A.E. Social Studies Education, K-12 Elementary Education K-8 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Connect with Me: Instagram: @mrsmcdonaldsclassroom Website: www.StrategicEducationalServices.com Facebook: Michelle McDonald Consider following me on TpT to be the first to know about new products, sales and discounts. Follow Michelle McDonald
Start your social studies class off with a daily Bell Ringer. Each day your students will research and learn about a different country, territory, or special collective. This bell ringer includes 40 weeks, which means that your entire year or entry task are done!
My first year of teaching the very thought of communicating with parents on the phone was terrifying. Emails took me hours to draft. While parent communication is not always easy, I have learned a few things over the years that have made communicating with parents much easier. Start the year off strong with these tips!
If you are looking for meaningful ways for your students to not just learn about Veterans Day, but actually honor and participate in this holiday, then this blog post is for you.
If you are looking for ideas and strategies for discussing the September 11th attacks with your students, you will find a number of age appropriate discussion points, picture books, and activities to use with your elementary or middle school students in this blog post.
This comprehensive book study for The Hiding Place includes chapter by chapter quizzes and reading responses, plus additional historical reading passages and activities to allow your students to delve deeper into a study of the Holocaust.
With the outbreak of Coronavirus, you might be looking for ways to approach the topic of disease prevention with young students. This mini book reader covers practical tips for preventing the spread of disease, and encourages good hygiene such as hand washing, keeping hands out of one's mouth, nose, and eyes, and more. This 7 page mini book is great for small groups, whole group, add to book bags, or send home as a family connection. The final page of the book includes an optional assessment sheet. Color and blackline versions are included. This book does not include the term coronavirus or Covid-19 as the tips included are pertinent to disease prevention, in general. This allows for greater discussion and does not limit this book to one disease. Thank you! Have a blessed day. Michelle McDonald, B.A.E. Social Studies Education, K-12 Elementary Education K-8 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Connect with Me: Instagram @mrsmcdonaldsclassroom Facebook: mrsmcdonaldsclassroom Blog: StrategicEducationalServices.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Follow me on TpT to be the first to learn about new products, sales, and discounts. Follow Michelle McDonald
Teaching World War One for the first time can seem a bit daunting, especially if you aren't provided with resources or materials. If you are new to teaching the Great War and want to be sure you're providing a well-rounded perspective with meaningful activities, I’ve got you covered! This World War One unit is comprehensive, easy to implement, and includes primary source activities to get your students out of their seats and thinking critically.
What are the important components of a financial literacy program for elementary students? Check out five key parts of a primary economics program for kids. Understand wants and needs, goods, and services, budgeting, saving and more for elementary grade kids.
Are you looking for a new way to get your students out of their seats and engaged with your social studies content? Gallery Walks are a great inquiry-based activity that is easy to set up and implement. Check out some of my tips for holding an effective Gallery Walk in your social studies class.What is a Gallery Walk?A gallery walk is a classroom-based activity where students silently walk around the classroom to view images that are placed on the wall, just like an art gallery or museum. Typica
This set of 20 inspirational quote posters is a simple and easy way to promote kindness, growth mindset, and character building in your classroom. This set includes quotes from inspiring men and women from both the past and present. See the list below. Quotes are included from the following individuals: - Albert Einstein - Maya Angelou - Marie Curie - Benjamin Franklin - Oprah Winfrey - Winston Churchill - Florence Nightingale - Michael Jordan - Mahatma Gandhi - Malala Yousafzai - Rosa Parks - Margaret Thatcher - George Washington - Martin Luther King Jr. - Chief Joseph - Eleanor Roosevelt - Louis Pastuer - Mother Teresa - Steve Jobs - Anne Frank Thank you! Have a blessed day. Michelle McDonald, B.A.E. Social Studies Education, K-12 Elementary Education K-8 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Connect with Me: Instagram @mrsmcdonaldsclassroom Facebook: mrsmcdonaldsclassroom Blog: StrategicEducationalServices.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Follow me on TpT to be the first to learn about new products, sales, and discounts. Follow Michelle McDonald
If you are looking for ideas and strategies for discussing the September 11th attacks with your students, you will find a number of age appropriate discussion points, picture books, and activities to use with your elementary or middle school students in this blog post.
