Social Studies

igloo for Inuit unit. Partner craft? Make a village?

The world on an orange. How maps are created.

Top 12 Best Picture Books about Covered Wagon Pioneers | Line upon Line Learning blog www.RebeccaReid.com

Turn an old map into magnets/puzzle ... what a neat way to learn states and their locations!

With an old sheet and some fallen twigs/branches, the kids can have fun creating for hours!! This literally came together in 30 minutes!

Teach Your Kids About …. the Inuit People

Facebook report template - this would be a fun way to get the kids into a research project in a way that was relatable for them!

Get links to great government games and activities on this post! Everything you need to suppliment your government unit is here!

I like this too! I might have to tweak the lesson plan I just did!

School House Rock - Elbow Room (Westward Expansion) 1840 map http://xroads.virginia.edu/~MAP/TERRITORY/1840MAP.html states by order of entry http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0763770.html lewis and clark video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MpZtWFTbRk&feature=player_embedded Oregon trail link lots of info including Gold Rush http://www.america101.us/trail/Introduction.html

Wow this is a cute one: Pioneers covered wagon snacks....Great activity to use to wrap up a study of the Oregon Trail!

Free Oregon Trail Lapbook, Activities and Crafts