Hands-on Social Studies : Grade 2

Hands-on Social Studies : Grade 2
Author: Jennifer Lawson
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2005
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1553790561

This teacher resource offers a detailed introduction to the program, which includes its guiding principles, implementation guidelines, an overview of the social studies skills that grade two students use and develop, and a classroom assessment plan complete with record-keeping templates and connections to the Achievement Levels outlined in the Ontario Social Studies Curriculum. This resource has two instructional units: Unit 1: Traditions and Celebrations Unit 2: Features of Communities Around the World Each unit is divided into lessons that focus on specific curricular expectations. Each lesson has materials lists activity descriptions questioning techniques activity centre and extension ideas assessment suggestions activity sheets and visuals

Hands-On Social Studies, Grade 5

Hands-On Social Studies, Grade 5
Author: Jennifer Lawson
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2005
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1553790707

This teacher resource offers a detailed introduction to the program, which includes its guiding principles, implementation guidelines, an overview of the social studies skills that grade 5 students use and develop, and a classroom assessment plan complete with record-keeping templates and connections to the Achievement Levels outlined in the Ontario Social Studies Curriculum. This resource has two instructional units: Unit 1: Early Civilizations Unit 2: Aspects of Citizenship and Government in Canada Each unit is divided into lessons that focus on specific curricular expectations. Each lesson has materials lists activity descriptions questioning techniques activity centre and extension ideas assessment suggestions activity sheets and visuals

Pearson My World Social Studies

Pearson My World Social Studies
Author: Linda Bennett
Publisher: Pearson Scott Foresman
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2012-07
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780328703371

"Interactive and dynamic elementary Social Studies instruction! Everyone has a story. What's yours? myWorld Social Studies utilizes storytelling to bring Social Studies content to life. Our exclusive interactive digital solution makes Social Studies personal for every student in a way that's easier for you. With myWorld Social Studies, you can get to the heart of Social Studies in the time you have. myWorld Social Studies, connects Social Studies content and literacy instruction with materials that are streamlined, flexible and attuned to today's classroom. Our innovative digital instruction is seamlessly integrated, providing a blended program that is engaging, effective and easy to use. myWorld Social Studies is designed to: Connect Social Studies content with literacy instruction; Engage students and advance student achievement; Reduce teacher preparation time. Every classroom is unique. Pearson's myWorld Social Studies provides innovative and engaging materials that allow you to teach the way your students learn -- print, digital, and active"--Publisher.

Hands-On Social Studies, Grade 1

Hands-On Social Studies, Grade 1
Author: Jennifer Lawson
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2005
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1553790553

This teacher resource offers a detailed introduction to the program, which includes its guiding principles, implementation guidelines, an overview of the social studies skills that grade 1 students use and develop, and a classroom assessment plan complete with record-keeping templates and connections to the Achievement Levels outlined in the Ontario Social Studies Curriculum. This resource has two instructional units: Unit 1: Relationships, Rules, and Responsibilities Unit 2: The Local Community Each unit is divided into lessons that focus on specific curricular expectations. Each lesson has: materials lists activity descriptions questioning techniques activity centre and extension ideas assessment suggestions activity sheets and visuals

Hands-On Social Studies for Ontario, Grade 1

Hands-On Social Studies for Ontario, Grade 1
Author: Jennifer Lawson
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
Total Pages: 189
Release: 2021-06-30
Genre: Education
ISBN: 155379950X

Filled with a year's worth of classroom-tested hands-on, minds-on activities, this resource conveniently includes everything both teachers and students need. The grade 1 book is divided into two units: Our Changing Roles and Responsibilities The Local Community STAND-OUT FEATURES focuses on the goals of the Ontario Social Studies curriculum adheres to the Growing Success document for assessment, evaluating, and reporting in Ontario schools builds understanding of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives TIME-SAVING, COST-EFFECTIVE FEATURES includes the five components of the inquiry model opportunities for self-reflection and activating prior knowledge authentic assessment for, as, and of learning social studies thinking concepts, guided inquiry questions, and learning goals support for developing historical thinking skills access to digital image banks and digital reproducibles (Find download instructions in the Appendix of the book)

U.S. History Maps, Grades 5 - 8

U.S. History Maps, Grades 5 - 8
Author: Blattner
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2008-09-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1580378137

Bring the action and adventure of U.S. history into the classroom with U.S. History Maps for grades 5 and up! From the ice age to the admission of the 50th state, this fascinating 96-page book enhances the study of any era in U.S. history! The maps can be easily reproduced, projected, and scanned, and each map includes classroom activities and brief explanations of historical events. This book covers topics such as the discovery of America, Spanish conquistadors, the New England colonies, wars and conflicts, westward expansion, slavery, and transportation. The book includes answer keys.

Hands-On Social Studies for Ontario, Grade 6

Hands-On Social Studies for Ontario, Grade 6
Author: Jennifer Lawson
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2021-06-30
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1553799550

Filled with a year’s worth of classroom-tested activities, this resource conveniently includes everything both teachers and students need. The grade 6 book is divided into two units: Communities in Canada, Past and Present Canada’s Interactions with the Global Community STAND-OUT FEATURES focuses on the goals of the Ontario Social Studies curriculum adheres to the Growing Success document for assessment, evaluating, and reporting in Ontario schools builds understanding of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives TIME-SAVING, COST-EFFECTIVE FEATURES includes the five components of the inquiry model opportunities for self-reflection and activating prior knowledge authentic assessment for, as, and of learning social studies thinking concepts, guided inquiry questions, and learning goals support for developing historical thinking skills access to digital image banks and digital reproducibles (Find download instructions in the Appendix of the book)

Hands-On History: World History Activities

Hands-On History: World History Activities
Author: Garth Sundem
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2006-04-25
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1425803822

Making learning fun and interactive is a surefire way to excite your social studies students. This book includes game-formatted activities for major historical topics. While the goal of these activities is to create excitement and to spark interest in further study, they are also standards based and include grading rubrics and ideas for assessment. Encouraging teamwork, creativity, intelligent reflection, and decision making, the games of Hands-on History Activities will help you take an active approach to teaching while inspiring your students to make their own explorations of history.

Super Social Studies

Super Social Studies
Author: Elizabeth Van Tine
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 68
Release: 1999
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780439050081

Jam-packed with classroom-tested, hands-on activities such as wondercircles, fan-fold books, paper-chain timelines, and more mapping and report writing ideas!

Hands-On Social Studies for Ontario, Grade 5

Hands-On Social Studies for Ontario, Grade 5
Author: Jennifer Lawson
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2021-06-30
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1553799542

Filled with a year’s worth of classroom-tested hands-on, minds-on activities, this resource conveniently includes everything both teachers and students need. The grade 5 book is divided into two units: First Nations and Europeans in New France and Early Canada The Role of Government and Responsible Citizenship STAND-OUT FEATURES focuses on the goals of the Ontario Social Studies curriculum adheres to the Growing Success document for assessment, evaluating, and reporting in Ontario schools builds understanding of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives TIME-SAVING, COST-EFFECTIVE FEATURES includes the five components of the inquiry model opportunities for self-reflection and activating prior knowledge authentic assessment for, as, and of learning social studies thinking concepts, guided inquiry questions, and learning goals support for developing historical thinking skills access to digital image banks and digital reproducibles (Find download instructions in the Appendix of the book)