Overall view of online classes provided in Indiana. Shows show this particular area of study (Social Studies) goes above and beyond the normal classroom.
A website which can provide several activities for a first grade social studies class based on geography. However it does have choices on the side for other grade levels too.
JumpStart's collection of fun social studies activities is free, printable, and designed for students of different ages. These activities cover topics in geography, history, civics, and many other related subjects. Parents and teachers using them can rest assured that the kids are learning as much as they're having fun.
Many teachers have trouble making social studies interesting because they don't understand or like the subject themselves. There's good news: we all have personal limitations, and they DON'T have to affect our students. On this page, you'll learn how to get students passionate about social studies even when you have limited time, resources, or background information.
History, geography and culture resources of all kinds can be found online. Whether you are a student looking for a way to help you remember the countries of the world, a teacher interested in engaging new lessons that can inspire your class, or a parent wanting to help your child understand important historical eras, you'll find everything you need in the Middle School Social Studies Web guide.
This is a YouTube video titled "Being a Good Citizen Narration". A book like this is one I would read to my students to teach them what being a good citizen means and ways they can be good citizens themselves (social studies standard 1.2.3).
This site will lead you to other links that provide information concerning books, activities, lesson plans and other websites that will help in your social studies classroom.
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids on GPO Access provides a basic introduction to the Federal Government. It has age-appropriate Social Studies activities and information that is good for review for grades K-12.
Make this turkey craft with your young child to get into the Thanksgiving spirit! Using a few household items, such as an old tissue box, a toilet tissue tube, and construction paper, your child will make an adorable turkey craft that can serve as a special Thanksgiving decoration or a cute centerpiece for the dinner table.
This activity goes with: K.1.2
Identify people, celebrations, commemorations, and holidays as a way of honoring people, heritage, and events.