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


















Casey T. –
Great for Social Studies unit. Thank you!
Maya Hawkins –
This is awesome resource and easily adaptable for my sped students.
Rebecca F. –
Great resource!
Suzanne C. –
Thanks
The Class to BEE –
LOVE!!!
Tania G. –
Good resource!
Kelly D. –
Thank you!
Laura O. –
Absolutely love this pack! Thank you for a fantastic resource.
Christina Cuevas –
Thank you!
Looking forward to using this for open house.
Erica Hastings –
We love these, thank you!
Kate R. –
Great!
jennifer S. –
love it
Denise’s Classroom Toolbox –
Awesome product!
Carla T. –
Great for writer’s workshop
Educating is My Jam –
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cynthia brown –
I used this as a social studies AND writing station! The booklets turned out amazing!
Connie W. –
Cute!
Ellen J. –
Great resources! Fun and interesting way to compare long ago to today!
Nicole M. –
Great resource! Thank you!!
Jessica Mead –
Awesome!