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2nd grade social studies laboratories in English (UK)
Native American Homes STEM ~ STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ Set of 9!
Why not bring STEM to your Native American Unit in social studies?
Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable about themes, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific themes, like Native Americans, specifically relating to their homes!
This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them
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2nd - 5th
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The Tipi (Teepee) - Native American Homes STEM - STEM Engineering Challenge Pack
Why not bring STEM to your Native American Unit in social studies?Build a Tipi - Can you create an accurate model of a tipi using the materials provided that can be moved from one location to another?Materials: (per group)-5 bamboo skewers or sticks from outside-Brown construction paper or brown paper bags-Yarn -Glue, tape and scissors-Cardboard baseMost elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable about themes, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific the
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2nd - 5th
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The Wigwam - Native American Homes STEM - STEM Engineering Challenge Pack
Why not bring STEM to your Native American Unit in social studies?Build a Wigwam - Can you create an accurate model of a wigwam using the materials provided?Materials: (per group)-Craft sticks and/or real sticks-Misc. supplies from outdoors-Cardboard base-Brown paper bags-Tape, scissors, and glueMost elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable about themes, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific themes, like Native Americans, specifically relating to th
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2nd - 5th
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The Longhouse - Native American Homes STEM - STEM Engineering Challenge Pack
Why not bring STEM to your Native American Unit in social studies?Build a Longhouse - Can you create an accurate model of a longhouse using the materials provided?Materials: (per group)-Pipe cleaners - brown-Cardboard base-Straws-Toothpicks -Construction paper – brown-Variety of natural materials-Scissors, tape and glueMost elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable about themes, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific themes, like Native Americans, spe
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2nd - 5th
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50 Social Studies Labs - Geography History Cultural Studies Economics Government
PREVIEW AVAILABLE!LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? CHECK OUT OTHER STEM RESOURCES IN MY SHOP!FROM THE CREATOR OF 50 STEM LABS & 50 MORE STEM LABS comes this collection of 50 Social Studies Activities for kids. Recommended for grades K to 6 and up! Each one has a snappy title, a brief set of instructions, recommended materials list, and space for notes. These are very adjustable for your classroom, home, or homeschool needs. Do projects for concepts like: Geography, Cultural Studies, Economics, History, G
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K - 8th
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Knights and Castles
**Over 80 Printables**Included in this Knights and Castles Activity Pack--Knights and Castles Differentiated Worksheets for Emergent Readers and Writers(simple tracing of words, colouring and/or writing sentences)-Extension Worksheets for Literacy (Create a Knight, create a King)-Cross-curricular science/materials worksheets (Best materials for a Castle)-Real Life Castle Pictures showing Castles in England and Europe (excellent for discussion and visual learners).-Writing Templates for Queen, Ki
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PreK - 2nd
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Matariki {Let's celebrate Māori New Year!}
Did you know that the Matariki constellation is called ‘Subaru’ in Japan? Or that although we can normally only see 6-7 stars with the naked eye, there are actually over 400 included in the Matariki cluster?This 56 page mini booklet pack is designed to support your classroom discussions about Matariki. It was created to address the lack of easy to use resources for primary aged children – you can mix and match from the large selection of pages to best meet the needs of your class! *Also inclu
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Matariki Mega Pack Bundle
Let's Make Some Butter ~ Science Lab and Writing/Research Activities
This is a classic activity that kids always love to experience! I am always surprised that so few of them have ever done it before! We usually do this lab while we are studying pioneers in social studies, but it can be done anytime of the year! I get mason jars from Amazon (they are pretty cheap). (about $1 each) We display our Butter Research Projects outside the classroom!
This packet contains:
- Butter Making Direction sheet
- Butter Tasting Lab Sheet
- The Science Behind Butter Making
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2nd - 5th
Waitangi Day {An activity booklet about the Treaty for Kiwi kids}
Did you know that there are actually 9 copies of the Treaty of Waitangi? They travelled the country after the initial signing in Waitangi on the 6th February 1840 collecting more than 500 signatures!This 48 page mini booklet pack is designed to support your classroom discussions about the Treaty of Waitangi. It was created to address the lack of easy to use resources for primary aged children in New Zealand – you can mix and match from the large selection of pages to best meet the needs of you
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Waitangi Day Mega Pack Bundle
Weather Report Unit
Are you looking for a task-based engaging unit to teach weather words to your students? Then why not turn your students into talented weathermen with cultural unit?Your Weather Report Unit in detail:Here is a complete set of 25 worksheets to have your students play the role of the weatherman in your classroom.Content:❑ ANSWER KEY❑ COLOR version and B&W version❑ Step 1: Discover•Review words•Work on expressions•Task 1: Create a weather wheel❑ Step 2: Learn•Read a weather forecast•Listen to a
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1st - 8th
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Also included in: Weather Report Unit - British Weather Resources Bundle
Anzac Biscuits by Phil Cummings: Reading Activities for the Anzac Day Book
Explore Anzac Biscuits by Phil Cummings with this collection of reading activities for the Anzac Day book. These five activities cover comprehension, retell, sorting and comparison, description and writing and allow students to better understand the text - a gentle exploration of the impacts of war on soldiers and families. A perfect resource in the lead up to Anzac Day To use this resource you will need:At least one copy of Anzac Biscuits by Phil Cummings (first published 2013) These activities
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K - 2nd
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The Wind in the Willows Art + Baking Unit Study
Come on a read, paint, cook journey with the Build Your Masterpiece Class and the classic novel, The Wind in the Willows, by Scottish Novelist, Kenneth Grahame. The landscapes and cultural references are deeply embedded in Edwardian England. This story, set in England in the 1800's, is about four animals, Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger, who all have emotions, traits, intentions and personalities like that of humans. This is called Anthropomorphism. It has inspired many authors since it was first pu
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PreK - 12th
Microscope Activity Pack
Learn the basics about microscopes, who invented the first microscope, types of microscopes and some fun activities exploring items easily found around the house.
* Zacharias Janssen (Read-A-Lesson)
* Biography Worksheet
* Timeline Cards
* Parts of a Microscope
* Types of Microscopes (Cut and glue activity)
* Investigate Aluminum Foil (Explaining what an atom is)
* Investigate Matter (Sugar, Salt, Pepper, Toilet Paper, Velcro, Cake Sprinkles, and more)
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1st - 6th
Social Studies 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade Ancient Egypt History Activities
This pack of activities on ancient Egyptian history is full of engaging activities including a timeline, primary source activity, causes and consequences, hieroglyphics, map work, coloring cover pages, research organizers and more!Ancient Egypt is such a fun topic to explore, and this pack of activities provides a range of activities to get your students engaged in learning and build their knowledge about how ancient Egyptians lived, all while covering key social studies skills.What's included?A
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Social Studies Ancient Egypt History Unit Bundle 3rd, 4th, 5th Hands-on
Project Based Learning Curriculum | 2nd Grade PBL Activities
In this Project Based Learning Science and Social Studies Bundle you will have everything you need to teach PBL this year! Creating these units are time consuming for any teacher and this bundle will save you hours and hours of work, planning and your time. We take the boring and make PBL fun and easy to teach. It includes a Plant Unit, Economics and Financial Literacy Unit, Habitats and Ecosystem Unit, an Iceberg Unit and more. These are all the top selling 2nd grade PBL units that we have.Some
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2nd
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Remembrance Day Mini Book for Grades 1 & 2
Fellow Canadian teachers: Are you looking for an engaging Remembrance Day mini book for your Grade 1 and/or Grade 2 students? Look no further - this NO PREP resource is exactly what you need. I guarantee your students will enjoy reading, writing and colouring their own Remembrance Day booklets this year! Please encourage your students to cut carefully around each page - once their books are complete, the tabs will read a mystery word (CEREMONIES) down the side of their books for a little surpris
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1st - 2nd
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The Pueblo - Native American Homes STEM - STEM Engineering Challenge Pack
Why not bring STEM to your Native American Unit in social studies?Build a Pueblo - Can you design and build an accurate pueblo using the materials provided that has multiple levels and ladders?Materials: (per group)-Cardboard boxes (or cardboard sheets to make into boxes)-Popsicle sticks-Toothpicks-Paint or construction paper-Cardboard base-Glue, tape and scissors Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable about themes, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based
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2nd - 5th
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Social Studies Art Ancient Egypt Hands-on Activities 3rd,4th,5th Grade
Do you need some hands-on activities to bring your Ancient Egypt unit to life? This pack has 6 hands-on activities that include carrying out an archaeological dig and five craft projects. Many of these activities can meet the learning objectives of the art curriculum at the same time.What's included?Student instructions for:Make an amuletMake a canopic jarMake papyrusMake a pyramid model (two sizes, a smaller, easier size, and a larger, more challenging size)Make a scarab beetleCarry out an arch
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Social Studies Ancient Egypt History Unit Bundle 3rd, 4th, 5th Hands-on
Social Studies Hands-on Ancient Aztecs Empire Unit Bundle 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade
SAVE MONEY with this complete hands-on unit bundle on ancient Aztec history This pack of activities on the Aztec empire is full of engaging activities including a timeline, primary source activity, causes and consequences, codex symbols, map work, coloring cover pages, research organizers and more!Your students will love learning about the Aztec empire. There is everything from incredible ruins that still exist, fierce warriors, clever methods of farming, pictorial symbols for writing, an impres
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2nd - 6th
The Wickiup - Native American Homes STEM - STEM Engineering Challenge Pack
Why not bring STEM to your Native American Unit in social studies?Build a Wickiup - Can you create an accurate model of a wickiup using found natural materials?Materials: (per group)-Found natural materials (sticks, leaves, grass, small rocks, etc.)-Cardboard base-Liquid glue-Brown yarn-Tape and scissorsMost elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable about themes, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific themes, like Native Americans, specifically relati
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2nd - 5th
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The Chickee - Native American Homes STEM - STEM Engineering Challenge Pack
Why not bring STEM to your Native American Unit in social studies?Build a Chickee - Can you create an accurate model of a chickee using the materials provided?Materials: (per group)-Craft sticks and/or real sticks-Misc. supplies from outdoors-Cardboard base-Brown paper bags or real leaves/grass-Tape, scissors, and glueMost elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable about themes, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific themes, like Native Americans, spec
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2nd - 5th
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Great Britain Activity Pack
Covering Great Britain this year? Want to tackle QR codes? Or do you need some display ideas? This pack has everything you need! Great Britain Activity Pack- perfect for Citizenship (British Values) and/or Great Britain topics in History or Geography! A very cross curricular pack! Age/Year GroupKS1 and KS2Total Pages in download❤ 74File TypePDFResource Content❂ Display Pictures and Fact Files -Buckingham Palace-St. Paul's Cathedral-Hadrian's Wall-Stonehenge-Tower Bridge❂ Mystery QR Codes-Trafalg
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1st - 6th
Social Studies Art Hands-on Aztec Empire Activities 2nd,3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Grade
Do you need some hands-on activities to bring your Aztec Empire unit to life? This pack has 6 hands-on activities that include 3 art projects, roleplay, make a codex, and carry out an archaeological dig, plus ideas for more fun activities. Many of these activities can meet the learning objectives of different curriculum areas, so you could be covering history/social studies, art, and oral language/drama at the same time. What's included?Student instructions for:Mosaic artworkMake a Sun StoneIll
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2nd - 7th
Which Would You Buy? An Economic Lesson
Teaching economics isn't always easy for elementary students. This lesson might make it easier for them to understand WHY we buy the things we buy. We all have opinions that influence our choices. Using a name brand chocolate chip cookie and a store brand, students learn to compare the reasons why they buy the ones they do. In this lesson they also test their willpower by analyzing the cookie for a while before they even get to taste it. There is a chart for them to mark the differences in a coo
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2nd - 5th
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