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
Shirley M. –
Can’t wait to use this with my students! Thank you!
Michele G. –
Can’t wait to use!
Gaby R. –
Love it!
alisha W. –
really great resource
Elementary Learning Lab –
Loved this unit. A lot of links do not work…
Christina –
Hi Charlene, thanks for letting me know about the broken links. I have fixed them. 🙂
Karley W. –
I’m excited to use this in my upcoming social studies unit!!
KimberlyDawn –
Love this product!
Once Upon a Pastelito –
This is adorbs!
Carrie N. –
My class went on a field trip to a Fort and this was a perfect supplemental resource! Thank you!
Sarah M. –
Outstanding resource and allowed for integration of social studies and writing
Cheryl M. –
I am looking forward to using this unit to add variety to what I have been using.
Jessica Stranges –
My students were so engaged with these items. Thanks!
Alison A. –
Difficult concept for some of my second graders and this was so much fun for them
Kimberly L. –
Great
Brianna Crowley –
Used and loved it!
Kimberley R. –
Great resource for our Social Studies Interactive Notebook.
SHANNON K. –
Love this product! Thanks so much!
Oh Sweet Kinders –
My students loved these!
Hayley Stasiewski –
Great!
Jennifer J. –
Excited to enjoy Long Ago with my first graders.