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Social Studies Teaching Materials (12 products)
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:
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112 pages Grade Level: Second - Third 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, Third Grade
The overview pages in each theme unit give complete, easy-to-follow instructions for carrying out the theme during the week. These pages contain suggestions for the following areas of study:
In addition to the weekly chart and day-by-day overview plans, each theme section includes the following: a theme sign, a parent letter, a list of journal topics, a mini-book or idea for a class book, and a variety of activity pages. These materials will enable teachers to carry out the theme with minimum preparation time. The appendix contains other useful materials such as a theme-related bibliography, maps, a journal format, and samples of technology projects. Pages: 384
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 - 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: Third - Fourth 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 determining distance by using a map scale, reviewing world landmarks, poles, the equator, hemispheres, cardinal directions, map symbols and keys, using grids, longitude, latitude, 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: First, Second Grade
Familiar stories and rhymes immerse children in written and spoken language while building content area skills. The children will become immersed in print and use their developing language and social studies/science skills in purposeful activities. Students will learn phonetic sounds, hear rhyme and rhythm, and begin to understand language structure and scientific concepts. This teacher resource is divided into nine units-one for each month of the school year (see sample pages for complete table of contents). Each segment is based on a theme and has a literature selection and math activities. Each segment in this book is organized to include some or all of the following activities:
Listed below are the objectives and skills that are taught in this teaching book: Social Studies
Science
Pages: 96
Grade Level: Second
- Third Grade
This leveled reader book is a great resource for introducing young readers to our government and the way it works—just in time for the 2008 election. The Bill of Rights guarantees certain freedoms for all Americans. In this leveled reader book, students will learn about our basic rights and how rights for many people have expanded over the years. This leveled reading book also explains how rights and responsibilities go hand in hand and what it means to be a good citizen. This leveled reader uses easy-to-understand language to explain important concepts that are closely tied to the social studies curriculum, and content correlates to NCSS and state standards. Each title includes a glossary, an index, and sources for further research. Special features include:
24 pages, full-color photographs, paperback, 7"x7"
Grade Level: Second
- Third Grade
This leveled reader book is a great resource for introducing young readers to our government and the way it works—just in time for the 2008 election. The president is not our only government leader. Many other leaders in federal, state, and local government play important roles in serving the people. This leveled reader book examines the responsibilities of the leaders at all levels who keep the government running smoothly. This leveled reader uses easy-to-understand language to explain important concepts that are closely tied to the social studies curriculum, and content correlates to NCSS and state standards. Each title includes a glossary, an index, and sources for further research. Special features include:
24 pages, full-color photographs, paperback, 7"x7"
Grade Level: Second
- Third Grade
This leveled reader book is a great resource for introducing young readers to our government and the way it works—just in time for the 2008 election. Voting gives Americans a voice in how the government is run. This leveled reader book explains why voting is such an important right and answers questions such as "Who can vote?" and "What leaders do we elect?". This leveled reader uses easy-to-understand language to explain important concepts that are closely tied to the social studies curriculum, and content correlates to NCSS and state standards. Each title includes a glossary, an index, and sources for further research. Special features include:
24 pages, full-color photographs, paperback, 7"x7"
Grade Level: Second - Third Grade
This leveled reader book is a great resource for introducing young readers to our government and the way it works—just in time for the 2008 election. Laws are like the rules we follow in school-we need them to protect people and to help keep order. This leveled reader book explains how the three branches of government work together to make, enforce, and interpret laws. This leveled reader uses easy-to-understand language to explain important concepts that are closely tied to the social studies curriculum, and content correlates to NCSS and state standards. Each title includes a glossary, an index, and sources for further research. Special features include:
24 pages, full-color photographs, paperback, 7"x7"
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