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Third Grade Social Studies Teaching Supplies (15 products) 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: Third 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 how to use a map and a globe, use maps of several kinds, use map symbols, grids, and scales. They will also learn about our 50 states, about continents, bodies of water, and landforms, and find their way using lines of latitude and lines of longitude. The students using this teaching resource book will also make their own maps, make a map of a new town that they invent, and complete a map of the United States. The questions in this book are separated into 4 different kinds of activities:
48 pages, full-color maps and illustrations, paperback.
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: Third - Fourth Grade
Hands-On Independent-Learning Geography Practice!
This teaching resource, for students in grades 3-4, covers all U.S. states and regions and features 8 self-contained learning centers—with manipulatives and reproducibles—that cover U.S. geography, states and capitals, regional differences and similarities, basic map skills, and more. The editors have created engaging learning centers for geography, literacy, and early learning. These centers can be used in both independent and small group settings. Each center includes:
By using the engaging activities in these learning centers, students will:
128 pages, full color.
Grade Level: Third,
Fourth, Fifth Grade
This exciting biography introduces readers to one of the most remarkable persons in recent times and in the news today-Barack Obama. This resource takes a close-up look at Barack Obama and reveals information about his early life, inspirations, and struggles he faced on the rise to greatness. His mother came from Kansas. His
father came from Kenya. He grew up in Hawaii and
Indonesia, far from the center of American politics.
Few people had even heard of Barack Obama before
2004. But one powerful speech in Boston changed
all that for the Illinois senator. In 2008, this
inspiring leader ran for the country's top job
- president.
Grade Level: Second
- Fourth Grade
This leveled reader book is a great resource for introducing young readers to our government and the way it works. It reflects the new government leaders taking office in 2009 (Barack Obama). The president of the United States has one of the hardest jobs in the world. This leveled reader book describes how the president manages the government, works with Congress, and deals with leaders of other countries. Readers will also learn about some of the presidents who have helped shape history. 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 (books and websites) for further research and information. Special features include:
24 pages, full-color photographs, paperback, 7"x7"
Grade Level: Second
- Fourth Grade
This leveled reader book is a great resource for introducing young readers to our government and the way it works. It reflects the new government leaders taking office in 2009 (Joseph Biden). What is it like to be the second highest leader in the United States? This leveled reader book describes how the vice president helps the president and works with the Senate. Readers will also learn about vice presidents who have earned a place in history. 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 (books and websites) for further research and information. Special features include:
24 pages, full-color photographs, paperback, 7"x7"
Grade Level: Third-Fifth Grade
These colorful learning centers for grades 3–5 engage students in learning all about our government and how we choose our leaders. Games, self-quizzes, writing projects, maps, and activities teach about the three branches of government, how a bill becomes law, citizenship, how the electoral college works, and the duties of the President. This book also provides all the materials to
hold a mock election in the classroom. The 8 learning centers in this teacher resource book cover:
These learning centers can be easily assembled and stored
in folders in an independent learning corner. They can be used by a student
alone or in a small group. All the centers offer an engaging activity,
game, or puzzle to engage students' interest as they learn. The blackline
masters in each center offer practice in completing timelines and reading
diagrams, charts, or other infographic material.
96 pages, 8 self-contained centers, full-color with black & white reproducibles, paperback.
Grade Level:
Second - Third Grade
Get your students involved in the presidential campaign. Through lively illustrations and grade-appropriate vocabulary, this practice book will help students understand the campaign and the processes leading up to our democracy’s most important day. This election teaching book will help teach children about
24 pages, full-color illustrations and photographs, consumable.
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. 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. 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. 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. 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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