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
Sandi A. –
My students enjoyed this activity very much
Debbie P. –
A little more challenging for my kindergarteners.
Jessica Flores –
love this!!
Emily D. –
Great product!
Kristen P. –
This was a great resource with lots of different activities!
Learning Through Connection –
Just what I needed. Thanks!
Janell Chang –
love it!
Hillary M. –
This was filled with lots of great activities that my students enjoyed completing. It was difficult finding engaging activities for this topic, but this unit has it all covered!
Katherine B. –
Very helpful for showing first graders the difference between long ago and today.
Arlyne E. –
Thank you great addition to my social studies unit!
megan M. –
thank you
Alana S. –
I was struggling to teach kindergarten a simple way to understand how clothing has changed over time other than just showing them pictures. This helped so much! they will love it! so interactive for them.
Holly B. –
This is a great companion to my long ago unit. Thanks!
Deborah Anders –
Best purchase ever!
Alison S. –
Great resource that allowed m students to have great discussions about the topic
Brandi I. –
Thanks!
Jennifer G. –
My students loved this. It was a great addition to my social studies unit on past and present.
Nichole C. –
great product
STACIE M. –
Thank you.
Crystil P. –
Awesome assistance for my second grade SS unit!