Social Studies
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$31.15
These tactile stones have been designed to soothe, calm and help children focus. Offering an appealing range of shapes, textures and natural colors, the set includes 12 stones: 2 each of 6 designs measuring between 2-3". Age 3+.
$209.00
Features the same clear, concise maps as the Primary series, but with an enhanced legend and pictorial landform illustrations for intermediate level studies. Also show deserts and wetlands. The inset map locator illustrates the location of each continent in the world. Mounted on spring roller with backboard. Maps measure 64" x 54". Appropriate for grades 4-8.
Coping Skills for Kids™ Star Deep Breathing Poster
$13.99
This is a poster-sized version of the deep breathing square. Sometimes you need a visual to help teach deep breathing. This square encourages kids to breathe in for 4, hold for 4, breathe out for 4, and hold for 4. This is a great deep breathing exercise, perfect for a school counseling office, a calm down space at home or school, or a child's room! 11" x 17".
$12.99
Using these historical documents, students make observations, generate questions, think analytically, and cite evidence to support their opinions and conclusions. Each pack contains 20 historical source documents including photos, maps, paintings, newspaper clippings, lithographs and letters in a mix of color, black-and-white and sepia finishes. Printed on sturdy 8-1⁄2" x 11" card stock. Includes free 15-page online Teacher's Guide.
$6.95
There is much Juana is going to miss as she moves from Mexico to New York, but nothing more than her abuelo. Through letters, she details her flight, new apartment, first days of school where everyone speaks a language she barely understands, and the incident where her teacher mispronounces her name. When Juana makes her first friend—a girl named Elizabeth who speaks English and Spanish—things begin to change. Elizabeth explains to the teacher how to pronounce Juana's name and the school librarian shows her books in Spanish, leading her to want to one day write her own—in both Spanish and English.
Primary Sources, Founding Fathers
$12.99
The Founding Fathers Primary Sources is a pack of 20 primary sources. Each primary source pack includes historical documents, maps, photographs, political cartoons, lithographs, diagrams, letters in a mix of color and black-and-white, and sepia finishes and is printed on sturdy 8.5" X 11" cardstock.
The Founding Fathers Primary Sources are just what teachers need to help students learn how to analyze primary sources in order to meet Common Core State Standards!
Students participate in active learning by creating their own interpretations of history using historical documents. Students make observations, generate questions, organize information and ideas, think analytically, write persuasively or informatively, and cite evidence to support their opinion, hypotheses, and conclusions. Students learn how to integrate and evaluate information to deepen their understanding of historical events. As a result, students experience a more relevant and meaningful learning experience.
Your students will:
The Founding Fathers Primary Sources are just what teachers need to help students learn how to analyze primary sources in order to meet Common Core State Standards!
Students participate in active learning by creating their own interpretations of history using historical documents. Students make observations, generate questions, organize information and ideas, think analytically, write persuasively or informatively, and cite evidence to support their opinion, hypotheses, and conclusions. Students learn how to integrate and evaluate information to deepen their understanding of historical events. As a result, students experience a more relevant and meaningful learning experience.
Your students will:
- think critically and analytically, interpret events, and question various perspectives of history.
- participate in active learning by creating their own interpretations instead of memorizing facts and a writer's interpretations.
- integrate and evaluate information provided in diverse media formats to deepen their understanding of historical events.
- experience a more relevant and meaningful learning experience.
The 20 documents in the Founding Fathers Primary Sources Pack are:
- Painting titled Portrait of Samuel Adams by John Singleton Copley - Adams points at the Massachusetts Charter, which he regarded as a document that protected the rights of the people - 1722
- Photograph of three-pence Pennsylvania colonial currency printed by Benjamin Franklin - 1764
- Painting titled Portrait of John Hancock by John Singleton Copley - 1765
- Transcript of the last few paragraphs of a letter from John Adams to his wife, discussing America's Declaration of Independence - July 3, 1776
- Engraved print of Benjamin Franklin, envoy from the American Congress to the French court - 1780
- Photograph of plaque commemorating the Treaty of Paris ending the American Revolution - 1783
- Documents related to The Federalist - collection of 85 articles and essays written under the pseudonym "Publius" by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay to promote the ratification of the U.S. Constitution
- Engraved portrait of Alexander Hamilton, first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury - circa 1789
- Portrait of Thomas Jefferson - 1800
- Portrait of James Madison and photo of presidential coin featuring his likeness
- Painting titled Benjamin Franklin Drawing Electricity from the Sky - circa 1816
- Painting titled Declaration of Independence by John Trumbull - 1817
- Painting titled Washington as Farmer at Mount Vernon by Junius Brutus Stearns - depicts George Washington on his Mount Vernon property - famous home is seen in the background - 1851
- Lithographic print of painting titled Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death - depicts the famous speech made by Patrick Henry in 1775 - print circa 1876
- Print showing members of the Declaration of Independence committee - from left to right: Thomas Jefferson, Roger Sherman, Benjamin Franklin, Robert R. Livingston, and John Adams - 1876
- Lithograph depicting George Washington, Patrick Henry, and Edmund Pendleton traveling from Virginia to the First Continental Congress in Philadelphia - 1886
- Photograph of $100 silver certificate, Series of 1891, featuring James Monroe
- Painting titled The Birth of Old Glory by Percy Moran - depicts Betsy Ross showing an American flag to George Washington - circa 1917
- Photograph showing stern view of destroyer USS John Hancock - 1981
- Photograph of the Assembly Room in Independence Hall (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) - the Continental Congress declared American independence in this room in 1776 - photo taken 2011
State Teacher Resource Kit, Arizona
$79.99
Everything you need to teach YOUR STATE's facts, history and geography! Complete kit includes a BIG Activity Book, Primary Sources Pack, Projects for State History and Symbols, History Bingo, Stickers, 30 full-color 8.5" x 11" Student Maps, and 30 ready to-color 11" x 17" All About My State Poster Pages, State Symbols & Facts FunSheets
$49.99
Below is a list of all the educational and fun products you will receive when you purchase the Indiana Decorative Set:
Indiana Borders for Bulletin Boards
Motivational, educational and colorful room decor makes a positive difference in the classroom. Brighten your students' day and help them learn about their state's official symbols. These beautiful and colorful borders are perfect for social studies, statehood days, and a variety of other lessons! Borders are 3" wide and 32' in total length and coordinate with your state standards. Each full-color border features the Indiana official state tree, bird, flag, seal, and other symbols.
Indiana Nameplates - Pack of 36
Students can learn about the Indiana state tree, bird, flag, seal, and other symbols right at their desk! State-specific nameplates will add pizzazz to your classroom decor and make learning about Indiana fun! Pack contains 36 nameplates. Each nameplate features 10 Indiana state symbols. Nameplate dimensions are 3" H x 9" W — plenty of room to write students' first and last names.
Indiana Flag Poster
Decorate your walls with this 11" x 17" Indiana Flag Poster. The Indiana Flag Poster is printed on high quality, heavy, gloss card stock with a full bleed and ready to be framed. The poster is sturdy and can stand up to all kinds of abuse and will not pucker and wrinkle. The Indiana Flag Poster is printed in the U.S.A. Perfect for school, home, or office.
Indiana State Map
The Indiana State Map is great for building map literacy. Students will be able to reference the map of Indiana all year long! The map includes: A colorful map of Indiana that includes all the major cities; A map legend that includes where all the major industries are located throughout the state; Origin of Indiana's name; History of Indiana's flag and image of the flag; Indiana's statehood date; and Indiana state seal. Each map is 11" X 17" and printed on cardstock paper.
Indiana Big Timeline
The colorful Indiana Big Timeline shows an overview of 48 chronological events, important date,s and pictures. This Indiana Big Timeline of awesome achievements and events will stimulate students' imagination to help them visualize important events in history. The Indiana Big Timeline measures 11" tall by 8' long, stretching across the classroom to create a central visual presentation of state facts. A must-have for every classroom. Kids love to use it.
Famous People in Indiana Photo Pack
The Famous People in Indiana Photo Pack includes 12 photos or pictures. The photo pack is perfect for: Writing Projects; Biography Projects; Graphic Timelines; Bulletin Boards; State Studies; Learning Centers; Classroom Decoration; and More!
- Indiana Bulletin Board Set with over 30 pieces
- Indiana Borders for Bulletin Boards
- Indiana Nameplates - Pack of 36
- Indiana Flag Poster that is 11" x 17"
- Indiana State Map that is 11" x 17"
- Indiana Big Timeline that is over 8' long
- Famous People in Indiana Photo Pack
Indiana Bulletin Board Set with over 30 pieces
Indiana Borders for Bulletin Boards
Motivational, educational and colorful room decor makes a positive difference in the classroom. Brighten your students' day and help them learn about their state's official symbols. These beautiful and colorful borders are perfect for social studies, statehood days, and a variety of other lessons! Borders are 3" wide and 32' in total length and coordinate with your state standards. Each full-color border features the Indiana official state tree, bird, flag, seal, and other symbols.
Indiana Nameplates - Pack of 36
Students can learn about the Indiana state tree, bird, flag, seal, and other symbols right at their desk! State-specific nameplates will add pizzazz to your classroom decor and make learning about Indiana fun! Pack contains 36 nameplates. Each nameplate features 10 Indiana state symbols. Nameplate dimensions are 3" H x 9" W — plenty of room to write students' first and last names.
Indiana Flag Poster
Decorate your walls with this 11" x 17" Indiana Flag Poster. The Indiana Flag Poster is printed on high quality, heavy, gloss card stock with a full bleed and ready to be framed. The poster is sturdy and can stand up to all kinds of abuse and will not pucker and wrinkle. The Indiana Flag Poster is printed in the U.S.A. Perfect for school, home, or office.
Indiana State Map
The Indiana State Map is great for building map literacy. Students will be able to reference the map of Indiana all year long! The map includes: A colorful map of Indiana that includes all the major cities; A map legend that includes where all the major industries are located throughout the state; Origin of Indiana's name; History of Indiana's flag and image of the flag; Indiana's statehood date; and Indiana state seal. Each map is 11" X 17" and printed on cardstock paper.
Indiana Big Timeline
The colorful Indiana Big Timeline shows an overview of 48 chronological events, important date,s and pictures. This Indiana Big Timeline of awesome achievements and events will stimulate students' imagination to help them visualize important events in history. The Indiana Big Timeline measures 11" tall by 8' long, stretching across the classroom to create a central visual presentation of state facts. A must-have for every classroom. Kids love to use it.
Famous People in Indiana Photo Pack
The Famous People in Indiana Photo Pack includes 12 photos or pictures. The photo pack is perfect for: Writing Projects; Biography Projects; Graphic Timelines; Bulletin Boards; State Studies; Learning Centers; Classroom Decoration; and More!
$134.99
The Big Idea
This talking 12” globe uses audio and visual cues, light and sound effects, and music to help younger children learn geography!
Psst...They're Learning!
This talking 12” globe uses audio and visual cues, light and sound effects, and music to help younger children learn geography!
Psst...They're Learning!
- Perfect for little travelers
- Introduces learners to geography
- Enhances active listening comprehension
- A talking, teaching globe for kids
- Includes easy-to-turn knob controls designed for little hands
- Features a quiz game
- Part of the award-winning GeoSafari Jr. line
- Requires 4 C batteries (not included) or AC Adapter (available separately)
Smart Poly® Double-Sided Learning Mat, US Map Basic
$3.99
Heavy duty double-sided surface for fun and colorful learning on both sides. Each side has a seperate design.
Use with dry erase or water based markers and washable crayons. 12" x 17" size.
Use with dry erase or water based markers and washable crayons. 12" x 17" size.
U.S./World Beginner Combo Wall Map
$329.00
Beginner classroom wall maps are ideal for pre-K through 1st. grade. Features bright colors with easy-to-identify land masses and major bodies of water. The U.S. map shows state names and capitals. The World edition identifies only continents and oceans. Mounted on roller with backboard for space savings; economically priced. This product is ideal for public, private, parochial, and home schools. 64" x 54". Additional shipping charges apply.
$12.99
Using these historical documents, students make observations, generate questions, think analytically, and cite evidence to support their opinions and conclusions. Each pack contains 20 historical source documents including photos, maps, paintings, newspaper clippings, lithographs and letters in a mix of color, black-and-white and sepia finishes. Printed on sturdy 8-1⁄2" x 11" card stock. Includes free 15-page online Teacher's Guide.