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First Grade Social Studies and Map Skills, Geography Teacher Resources, Teaching and Classroom Supplies, Books and Educational MaterialsClick here to view our collection of First Grade Social Studies Resources Free Shipping Promotion: All orders $75.00 and over receive free parcel post shipping via the United States Postal Service (within the contiguous United States). In stock orders ship within 24 hours. In order to view some of the Sample Pages you need Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you need to download Adobe Acrobat Reader, click the button below:
Grade Level: Kindergarten -
First Grade 
You know social studies is a fascinating topic, but how do you get your students exited about it? This teaching resource can do the trick! Inside this easy-to-use resource, you'll find the best social studies units selected from The Mailbox magazine's kindergarten and primary editions. The activities and ready-to-use reproducibles inside will build your students' understanding of the social studies topics you must teach, reinforcing a variety of important skills and concepts along the way. No more searching for effective, easy-to-do (and fun!) activities to supplement your social studies curriculum. Now they're all here in one handy book ! Inside you'll find the following:
Units include:
112 pages Grade Level: First, Second, Third Grade
This resource can be used in two ways: by date (the lessons are in chronological order) or by subject (consult the index). This teaching resource will respond to several needs of teachers. It will provide fresh material for experienced teachers and materials for the entire calendar year-a necessity in the increasingly popular year-round school and one that is not addressed by traditional curriculum resources. Pages: 160
Grade Level: First - Second Grade
The hands-on, developmentally appropriate activities are based on the latest social studies standards and are sure to provide your students with fun-filled learning experiences. The activities are full color and will add some spice to the regular classroom materials. The contents in the book provide a variety of ways to reinforce social studies concepts and skills while maintaining student interest. The activities are easy to implement with little or no preparation at all. The activities are meant to support and be a resource for teachers as they teach these content skills. The activities provide review and practice in the following areas of social studies:
Each activity is set up with an easy-to-follow lesson. First, each lesson states the objective or learning skill and the materials needed. Most of the materials are provided inside this book. Next, the lesson outlines in what kinds of groupings the activity can be implemented. Most of the activities can be adapted in multiple ways and can be "custom tailored". They can be implemented as a whole class lesson, small group, partners, independently, or in a center. The activities can also be adapted for a variety of student levels. Suggestions are listed in the actual directions of the activity or they are suggested in the "Ideas" section. The "Ideas" section contains many helpful hints on such things as storage of materials or ideas to either enhance or extend the activity. Overall, the book is an asset to any first or second grade teacher. Pages: 176 Grade Level: First Grade
Bigger and better than ever! The Map Skills for Today series has been redesigned with a fun, motivating style and all-new, up-to-date maps. Working with experts in social studies and map building, more hands-on maps activities were added, more dynamic maps were created, and the content was revised to support current curriculum requirements in geography and map skills. The "Finding Your Way" section of this teaching resource book teaches the use of maps and basic map vocabulary. The students will learn what a globe is, what a map is, how to find their way on a map, how to use a map, and what map symbols are. They will also learn about near and far, left and right, and directions. The students using this teaching resource book will also use a map to go on a treasure hunt, make a map of their room, and make a map of a new town that they invent. The questions in this book are separated into 4 different kinds of activities:
48 pages, full-color maps and illustrations,
paperback.
Grade Level: First -
Second Grade
This teacher resource features 10 self-contained and enjoyable learning centers—with manipulatives, reproducibles, colorful maps, and activities—that help reinforce key geography skills. Each center includes a combination of high-interest, hands-on activities and reproducibles that can be easily stored in a folder and used in independent and small group settings. The centers reinforce a range of geography skills including understanding neighborhood, state and U.S. maps, the compass rose, map keys and symbols, directions words, location, place, regions and more. These concepts and activities have been developed in accordance with state standards and the National Geography Standards set forth by the National Council for Geographic Education. Each center includes:
By using the engaging activities in these learning centers, students will:
128 pages, full color. Grade Level:
Kindergarten - First Grade
Help your students understand the importance of the presidential election. Through pictures (both historical and current), simple text, and plenty of in-class activities, students will learn about the candidates, the president, what the president does, and how the election works. This teaching resource book will help teach children about the
16 pages, full-color illustrations
and photographs, consumable. |
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