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
Bonnie Brown –
You ROCK!
The Idea Gal –
These are awesome! I had a really hard time teaching Change Over Time to my Kinders and these made it much more clear to them.
Lisa F. –
I love this booklet! It is so cute!
Second Grade Strong –
This product was perfect for my history unit. Thank you for creating!
Jennifer S. –
What a fabulous resource! My students absolutely loved it! Thank you so much!
miriana perez –
Great!
Brooke D. –
great for my students
Jennifer A. –
Great resource!
Stephanie B. –
Helpful when working with my ESL students.
Shannon S. –
Fantastic Resource!
Samantha T. –
I LOVE THIS PACK!! My class had a great time creating their very own flip books. Thanks for a great product!
Kelsey Hickey –
My students (and I) truly appreciate this resource! We had such a great time reading different books and filling out our books. What a perfect way to teach this unit and a perfect way for them to remember what they learned!
Suzanne Janes –
thanks!
Laura P. –
Thank you for putting this resource together.
Miss N’s Chalk Talk –
Thanks!
Lisa E. –
Very cute approach to getting students to compare and contrast then and now!
Connie V. –
Wonderful!
Jennifer Hatley –
Great for our unit of past and present.
Amanda B. –
I like the the resources included, but I wish she would have included more resources connected to the informational book included. It is a hassle looking for books or videos to show my students connected to the topics on long ago and today.
Michel C. –
Great product. Love the easy layout