Social Studies
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Shaded Relief Map, Wall, New York
$209.99
The New York Large Scale Shaded Relief Topographical Wall Map by Universal Map measures 64″ by 54″ (approximately), is laminated, making it durable, markable, and easy to clean. Map is full-color.
Includes historical, anecdotal, and geographical information, an elevation scale measured in meters and feet, and a distance scale measured in miles and kilometers. Identifies county boundaries, the state flag, motto, bird, flower, and tree, plus total area, population, and origin of name. Map is mounted on a roller with backboard.
American Milestones, World War I
$7.34
World War I was the beginning of "Modern Warfare." The Great War's new weaponry: poison gas, machine guns, tanks, airplanes, and even submarines forever changed the way battles were fought. Who would ever think that a single bullet from an assassin's gun could start a war that would be fought on a larger scale than ever before? Probably no one; but that's what happened! In this book, kids will see for themselves the events leading up to the first "World War"; and will hunker down in the trenches of Eastern Europe with the troops of many nations as they fight "the war to end all wars."
Primary Sources, Westward Expansion Movement
$13.64
Students will participate in active learning by creating their own interpretations of history using historical documents. They will learn to make observations, generate questions, organize information and ideas, think analytically, write persuasively or informatively, and cite evidence to support their opinion, hypotheses, and conclusions. Each pack contains more than 20 historical documents including photos, maps, paintings, newspaper clippings, telegrams, lithographs, diagrams and letters in a mix of color, black-and-white, and sepia finishes, all printed on sturdy 8 1⁄2" x 11" cardstock. Includes free 15-page online Teacher's. Guide.
$8.39
Culturally Diverse Family cut outs are fun for the whole family to enjoy. These cut outs have someone for each member of the family including Big Kids, Daddy, Me Kid, Mommy and Wee Kid, come in packages of 25 text weight or 24 card stock, and include an assortment of 5 culturally diverse colors.
Riding on a Caravan: A Silk Road Adventure
$9.44
Explore the sights, smells and sounds of China in this rhyming tale about a Chinese familys journey along the Silk Road, the trade route running thousands of miles through Asia. Then dive into extensive educational endnotes, including captivating photos of the authors travels on the Silk Road.
Understanding the U.S. Constitution Workbook
$13.64
Teach students the importance of the U.S. Constitution with the help of Mark Twain's U.S. Constitution book for middle and upper grades.
Understanding the US. Constitution for fifth to twelfth grades helps students become informed citizens by delving into the history and structure of the U.S. Constitution. This social studies resource book covers the birth of the Constitution, the branches of government, the articles, and the amendments. Full copy of the U.S. Constitution and a sample test are included.
Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing engaging supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, this product line covers a range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character.
State Decorative Set, California
$52.49
Gallopade has created the California Decorative Set to make shopping easier for you AND at a fantastic price! The California Decorative Set has seven decorative products including bulletin boards, borders, nameplates, a map, a big timeline, and a giant coloring poster. Perfect for decorating your walls, windows, hallways, doors and more. Great for the classroom, home or office.
Below is a list of all the educational and fun products you will receive when you purchase the California Decorative Set:
California Borders for Bulletin Boards
California Bulletin Board Set with over 30 pieces
California Nameplates - Pack of 36
California Flag Poster that is 11” x 17”
California Big Timeline that is over 8' long
The California Experience State Poster/Map which is 22” x 34”
California Giant Coloring Poster Consumer (includes crayons!)
California Bulletin Board Set with over 30 pieces
Add Pizzazz to your classroom, hallway, bulletin board, wall or door! The Bulletin Board Set includes over 30 different pieces including the state bird, flag, tree and other state symbols plus original character art and colorful state photo postcards.
California Borders for Bulletin Boards
Brighten your classroom and teach students about their state with California Borders for Bulletin Boards! The California Borders feature the California official state tree, bird, flag, seal, and other symbols. Borders are 3” wide and 32' in total length.
California Nameplates - Pack of 36
Students can learn the state tree, bird, flag, seal, and other symbols of California right at their desk! State-specific nameplates will add pizzazz to your classroom decor and make learning about California fun!
California Flag Poster that is 11” x 17”
Decorate your walls with this 11” x 17” California Flag Poster. The California Flag Poster is printed on high quality, heavy, gloss card stock with a full bleed and ready to be framed.
California Big Timeline that is over 8' long
This Timeline of awesome achievements and events will stimulate students' imagination to help them visualize important events in history! Over 8' long.
California State Map
The 11” X 17” California State Map includes major cities, rivers, map legend of the states various industries, landmarks and lots more. Perfect for decorating your room, doors, and bulletin boards! Great for building map literacy!
California Giant Coloring Poster Consumer (includes crayons!)
Decorate your walls, doors and windows with this 22” x 68” California Giant Coloring Poster. The California Giant Coloring Poster now includes 4 non-toxic crayons. The California Giant Coloring Poster is a creative way for kids to learn about California. It is a great project for one child to color or for an entire group at one time.
Below is a list of all the educational and fun products you will receive when you purchase the California Decorative Set:
California Borders for Bulletin Boards
California Bulletin Board Set with over 30 pieces
California Nameplates - Pack of 36
California Flag Poster that is 11” x 17”
California Big Timeline that is over 8' long
The California Experience State Poster/Map which is 22” x 34”
California Giant Coloring Poster Consumer (includes crayons!)
California Bulletin Board Set with over 30 pieces
Add Pizzazz to your classroom, hallway, bulletin board, wall or door! The Bulletin Board Set includes over 30 different pieces including the state bird, flag, tree and other state symbols plus original character art and colorful state photo postcards.
California Borders for Bulletin Boards
Brighten your classroom and teach students about their state with California Borders for Bulletin Boards! The California Borders feature the California official state tree, bird, flag, seal, and other symbols. Borders are 3” wide and 32' in total length.
California Nameplates - Pack of 36
Students can learn the state tree, bird, flag, seal, and other symbols of California right at their desk! State-specific nameplates will add pizzazz to your classroom decor and make learning about California fun!
California Flag Poster that is 11” x 17”
Decorate your walls with this 11” x 17” California Flag Poster. The California Flag Poster is printed on high quality, heavy, gloss card stock with a full bleed and ready to be framed.
California Big Timeline that is over 8' long
This Timeline of awesome achievements and events will stimulate students' imagination to help them visualize important events in history! Over 8' long.
California State Map
The 11” X 17” California State Map includes major cities, rivers, map legend of the states various industries, landmarks and lots more. Perfect for decorating your room, doors, and bulletin boards! Great for building map literacy!
California Giant Coloring Poster Consumer (includes crayons!)
Decorate your walls, doors and windows with this 22” x 68” California Giant Coloring Poster. The California Giant Coloring Poster now includes 4 non-toxic crayons. The California Giant Coloring Poster is a creative way for kids to learn about California. It is a great project for one child to color or for an entire group at one time.
American Milestones, The Great Depression
$7.34
This book provides an in-depth look at the stock market crash of 1929 and the beginning of the great depression. This book describes fascinating facts and fun activities your students will love! The American Milestone series are a favorite among teachers nationwide! Each book includes ideas for lesson plans, hands-on activities, biographies, fascinating facts and stories. Your students will be amazed as they study of a decade of high unemployment, poverty, low profits, deflation and lost opportunities. Your students will also learn how the depression caused major political changes, particularly the New Deal and how it relieved much of the economic hardship. The American Milestone series meets national and social studies standards. This 28-page comprehensive book is reproducible and educational.
Pennsylvania Interactive Notebook
$10.49
From KWLs to “foldables” and more, the Pennsylvania Interactive Notebook: A Hands-On Approach to Learning About Our State! resource includes activities that will have students exploring their state's history, geography, people, government, economics, and symbols in a whole new way! A true-time saver, the Pennsylvania Interactive Notebook: A Hands-On Approach to Learning About Our State! includes ready-to-use pages and instructions that make state-studies fun and successful for the whole class.
The Pennsylvania Interactive Notebook: A Hands-On Approach to Learning About Our State! is more than just a notebook for taking notes—it's a way of collecting and thinking about information. The Pennsylvania Interactive Notebook: A Hands-On Approach to Learning About Our State! helps students become creative, independent, and reflective thinkers, readers, and writers. Students learn to express their own ideas and apply skills learned in class. The Pennsylvania Interactive Notebook: A Hands-On Approach to Learning About Our State! gives teachers ready-to-use pages, templates, instructions, writing prompts, and more, making it easy to start using their interactive notebooks today!
The Pennsylvania Interactive Notebook: A Hands-On Approach to Learning About Our State! is more than just a notebook for taking notes—it's a way of collecting and thinking about information. The Pennsylvania Interactive Notebook: A Hands-On Approach to Learning About Our State! helps students become creative, independent, and reflective thinkers, readers, and writers. Students learn to express their own ideas and apply skills learned in class. The Pennsylvania Interactive Notebook: A Hands-On Approach to Learning About Our State! gives teachers ready-to-use pages, templates, instructions, writing prompts, and more, making it easy to start using their interactive notebooks today!
WHY USE INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOKS?
Interactive Notebooks are great for students!
- Building an Interactive Notebook helps students build organization skills as they take responsibility for their learning resources.
- The Interactive Notebook provides students with an outlet to apply the knowledge they gain in ways that express their own ideas and creativity.
- Guided writing activities incorporated into an Interactive Notebook help your students develop into independent, creative, reflective thinkers.
- And, once completed, an Interactive Notebook becomes a comprehensive and engaging review tool to help your students master content and prepare for tests.
Interactive Notebooks are great for teachers!
- You can easily customize your instruction.
- You direct the learning process and pace.
- You determine where to dig deeper...and when and where to add pizzazz!
- You choose which projects to use as instruction, which projects to use as reinforcement, which projects to use as independent practice, and which projects to use as assessments.
- You can supplement activities with your own texts and projects.
- And, you meet the unique needs of your students—in each and every year!
A true time-saver!
- Step-by-step teacher instructions
- Ready-to-use, reproducible pages
- Writing and reflection prompts
- Student letter
- Supply lists
- Rubric
- And more!
This book is reproducible and has 68 pages.
Black Heritage: Celebrating Culture!™, Big Book of Activities
$13.60
The Black Heritage series has updated content and a new look. In the Big Book of African American Activities, kids will learn valuable information about African American accomplishments while completing challenging activities! Subjects range from black heroes and inventors to musicians, entrepreneurs, and even Olympic medalists. Kids will be surprised to find out how much they have learned while having tons of fun completing activities like word wheels, matching, cods, mazes, word scrambles, word searches and much, much more!
World Map International 500-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
$16.80
Fun and challenging, these 500-piece puzzles feature the same vivid colors and fascinating facts and images as our Dino's and Maps International maps. Finished puzzles measure 24" x 36".
Giant Wonderfoam® U.S.A Puzzle Map
$36.95
These giant puzzles are made of durable WonderFoam and measure 4'W x 2 1⁄2'H. Back side of maps feature black and white outlines (USA outline also features state capitals). Activity guide included.