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Created by⭐Being a relief teacher and a substitute teacher can come with its own set of challenges. This Relief Teacher Survival Kit is your one-stop resource for handling a job assignment with confidence and ease! Your students will LOVE all of the easy-to-use activitiesIf you are just starting out in your...
3rd - 4th English Language Arts, Math, Geography
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Created byStudents will be on the edge of their seats as they learn about the Oregon Trail in the fun, time traveling, historical fiction chapter book Ranger in Time: Rescue on the Oregon Trail! This fun resource based on the novel features over 130 pages of educational fun, including vocabulary worksheets, b
2nd - 5th Novel Studies, Writing, U.S. History
$9.00
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Created byExplore New York State geography in this comprehensive 68-page Grade 4 Social Studies unit aligned with NYS Framework 4.1. Across eight engaging lessons, students develop map skills while investigating NYS landforms, climate, vegetation, cities, and geographic features. Activities include map analysis and creation, directionality, grids, latitude and longitude, and hands-on learning. Includes lesson plans, student activities, graphic organizers, review materials, assessments, and answer keys.
4th Grade Social Studies, Geography
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Created byStudents will be on the edge of their seats as they learn about the truth and the myths surrounding the Titanic in this engaging and informative resource based on the History Smashers series. This multi-sensory resource features over 150 pages of educational fun, including vocabulary worksheets, boo
4th - 7th Novel Studies, Writing, U.S. History
$9.50
Created byUnlock the world of maps with our comprehensive Mapping Resource – the ultimate toolkit for educators! Dive into engaging lessons, interactive activities, and captivating videos that make teaching cartography a breeze.Contents:Table of Contents: Navigate seamlessly through a well-organized structure
3rd - 6th English Language Arts, Geography
$5.00
Created byUnlock the wonders of STEM with this hands-on STEM Science Resource – an exhilarating journey into the realms of science and creativity! Immerse your students in exciting projects, from crafting a pretend telescope to engineering a pirate ship. With low prep and integrated videos, learning becomes a
3rd - 6th English Language Arts, Geography
$5.00
Created byAbsolutely! Here's a compelling description for your mapping vocabulary puzzle set: Engage and Educate with Fun Mapping Vocabulary Puzzles! Transform your classroom into an exciting learning hub with our Mapping Vocabulary Puzzle Set! This dynamic resource is designed for both educators and students
3rd - 6th English Language Arts, Geography
$3.00
Created byEmbark on a Creative Journey with "Make Your Own Map" Activity! Transform your classroom into a realm of imagination and learning with our captivating "Make Your Own Map" activity! This hands-on experience invites students to become cartographers, designing their own unique maps complete with perso
Kindergarten - 6th English Language Arts, Geography
$3.00
Created byStudents are introduced to the concept of evidence and sources, types of evidence and why evidence is important to historians.
4th - 7th Social Studies
$4.00
Created byExplore the three levels of government in this Grade 4 Social Studies lesson aligned with NYS Framework 4.4a. Students investigate the roles and responsibilities of federal, state, and local governments, including lawmaking, public services, and civic responsibilities. Through informational texts, graphic organizers, Venn diagrams, and a hands-on sorting activity, students compare how governments serve communities. Includes a 1–2 day lesson, exit ticket assessment, and answer keys.
3rd - 5th Social Studies, Government, U.S. History
$5.00
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Created byExplore Haudenosaunee history, culture, government, and interactions with the environment in this comprehensive 118-page Grade 4 NYS Social Studies unit aligned with Framework 4.2. Students engage in mapping, primary source work, reading comprehension, research projects, hands-on activities, and cultural comparisons while developing critical thinking and historical understanding. Includes informational texts, student activities, review games, assessments, rubrics, and answer keys for classroom-r
4th Grade Social Studies
$12.95
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Created byExplore New York State government in this Grade 4 Social Studies unit aligned with NYS Framework 4.4b. Across three multi-day lessons, students investigate the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, how laws are made, and the history and symbolism of the NYS Great Seal. Activities include informational texts, graphic organizers, a hands-on lawmaking sequence, and primary source analysis. Includes lesson plans, student activities, study guide, assessment, and answer keys.
4th Grade Social Studies, Government
$5.00
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Created byExplore the federal government in this Grade 4 Social Studies unit aligned with NYS Framework 4.4a. Across four lessons, students investigate the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, including the roles of the President, Congress, and Supreme Court. Activities include informational texts, graphic organizers, interactive sorting tasks, and civic discussions. Includes lesson plans, student activities, exit tickets, study guide, summative assessment, and answer keys.
4th - 5th Social Studies, Government, U.S. History
$5.00
Created byExplore local government in this Grade 4 NYS Social Studies resource aligned with Framework 4.4c. Across two lessons, students investigate county, city, town, and village governments, identify local leaders, and discover community services. Activities include NYS county mapping, informational texts, government organizers, and real-world service matching. Includes lesson plans, student activities, a study guide, local government assessment, and an answer key for the service activity.
4th Grade Social Studies, Government
$5.00
Created byExplore the Age of Exploration and the journeys of Verrazzano, Champlain, and Hudson in this Grade 4 NYS Social Studies unit aligned with Framework 4.3a. Students investigate reasons for European exploration, analyze primary sources, map exploration routes, and compare explorers. Includes informational texts, engaging activities, assessments, and answer keys for easy classroom use.
4th Grade Social Studies, U.S. History
$8.00
Created byExplore the French and Indian War in New York State with this Grade 4 Social Studies mini-unit aligned with NYS Framework 4.3c. Across four engaging lessons, students investigate major battles, strategic waterways and forts, Native American alliances, and the causes and consequences of the war. Activities include historical map analysis, informational texts, political cartoons, and critical thinking exercises. Includes lesson plans, student activities, exit tickets, assessment, and answer keys.
4th Grade U.S. History
$5.00
Created by🇺🇸 Explore the causes of the American Revolution in this engaging four-day Grade 4 Social Studies lesson aligned with NYS Framework 4.3d. Students investigate British taxation, colonial resistance, and the events leading to revolution through primary source analysis, close reading, discussion, and an interactive taxation simulation. Includes lesson plans, student organizers, guided notes, activities, and answer keys. Part of the 12-lesson Revolutionary War in New York series.
4th Grade Informational Text, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)
$5.00
Created byInvestigate the Battles of Lexington and Concord in this engaging Grade 4 Social Studies resource aligned with NYS Framework 4.3d. Across two lessons, students explore Paul Revere's Ride, analyze conflicting eyewitness accounts to determine who fired the first shot, and compare historical accounts with Longfellow's famous poem. Includes informational texts, primary source jigsaw investigation, graphic organizers, ELA activities, exit tickets, and answer keys.
4th Grade U.S. History
$5.00
Created byThe Importance of New York in the American Revolutionary War, New York Social Studies Framework 4.3d. This comprehensive Grade 4 Social Studies and ELA lesson examines why New York’s geographic location and physical features made it strategically vital during the American Revolution. Aligned to NYS
4th Grade U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)
$5.00
Created byExplore the Battle of Long Island (1776) and New York's strategic importance during the American Revolution in this Grade 4 Social Studies lesson aligned with NYS Framework 4.3d. Students investigate British military strategy, the occupation of New York City, and the growth of Loyalist strongholds through informational texts, historical maps, cause-and-effect analysis, and evidence-based writing. Includes student activities, map investigations, video resources, and answer keys.
4th Grade U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)
$5.00
Created byExplore the Battles of Saratoga (1777) and their significance as the turning point of the American Revolution in this Grade 4 Social Studies lesson aligned with NYS Framework 4.3d. Students investigate Burgoyne's three-pronged attack, military strategy, and French support through informational texts, mapping, primary source analysis, and cause-and-effect activities. Includes lesson plans, graphic organizers, vocabulary activities, exit ticket assessment, and answer keys.
4th Grade U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)
$5.00
Created byExplore Patriot, Loyalist, and Neutral perspectives during the American Revolution in this engaging Grade 4 Social Studies lesson aligned with NYS Framework 4.3d. Students investigate why colonists chose different sides through a classroom simulation, informational texts, primary source poems and songs, historical fiction, and evidence-based discussions. Includes multi-day lesson plans, graphic organizers, source analysis activities, vocabulary support, exit ticket assessment, and answer keys.
4th Grade U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)
$5.00
Created byExplore the Declaration of Independence in this engaging two-day Grade 4 Social Studies lesson aligned with NYS Framework 4.3d. Students investigate the document's purpose, analyze its five sections, and build understanding through informational texts, primary source analysis, and a creative activity rewriting the Declaration in modern text-message language. Includes teaching notes, student activities, writing templates, virtual field trip links, enrichment options, exit ticket, and answer keys.
4th Grade U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)
$5.00
Created byExplore the experiences of enslaved African Americans during the American Revolution in this inquiry-based Grade 4 Social Studies lesson aligned with NYS Framework 4.3d. Students investigate the meaning of freedom, the Dunmore Proclamation, and the experiences of Boyrereau Brinch through informational texts, primary source analysis, close reading, and evidence-based discussion. Includes lesson plans, historical documents, student activities, guided analysis, exit ticket, and answer keys.
4th Grade U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)
$5.00