More About This Resource
My students and I love learning about life long ago and comparing the past to the present! I love that this Long Ago and Today social studies unit easily integrates with our ELA “ALL ABOUT” informative writing unit.
By the end of the unit, students will understand that…
They know a lot about differing topics and can write focused information to teach others.
They can gather data from various sources like books, websites, videos, and other media sources. They use this knowledge to help them tell more about a topic.
They should organize their writing like published “All About books”. Their “All Abouts” will include an introduction, chapters, and a closing. Each chapter will include a heading.
Included in this download:
Suggested daily unit planning guide
Teacher Resource list with online links
Long Ago and Today flip book pages-8 topics Flip book includes: cover, introduction, table of contents (4 versions to best suit your class) full lined sheet to copy on the back of each topic page, 8 topic pages (schools, homes, transportation, chores, jobs, entertainment, communication, clothing) and a closing page.
Photo directions sample of flip page
Past–Present pocket chart sorting cards
Student past present sorting printable What does not belong? printable
EDITABLE Family Homework project (2 versions)
Long Ago-today venn diagram
People Change (student timeline)
If I lived in the past… printable


















Lisa V. –
Thank you!
Veronica Johnson –
I absolutely love this! I have used this at the first/second grade level in when I taught life skills and have also used it at the HS life skills class. It has definitely made learning more hands on and more fun! Thank you!
Teaching Future Leaders –
My students loved writing about what life would be like long ago!
Sarah S. –
Perfect for our long ago unit
Jodi M. –
Thank you!
Senorita Maestra –
thank you
Ruth G. –
This is a great resource! My students really enjoyed using the sorting pictures and flip books! Thank you!
Kerri D. –
good stuff
Beth O. –
Awesome!
Jane L. –
It is a great way to incorporate writing and social studies.
caro J. –
Thank you
Angelica A. –
Saw this in another classroom and wanted It to give it a try!
Jolene B. –
Neat idea for writing connection.
melissa W. –
Thank you this is a great Unit Plan. I especially like the teacher page that has the links for added resources
Mary C. –
Very helpful. Great supplement to my Past and Present unit.
Bridgette McClellan –
students loved this!
Amanda L. –
Great resource. Thanks.
Amanda C. –
I love this product!
Krista W. –
thank you
Karyn Hernandez –
Great resource!