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


















Tameka H. –
My class enjoyed this! Thank you!
Jerilynne J. –
This is perfect for my beginning of the year unit@ Thank you~
Marsha Parker –
A big help!!!
Ashleigh D. –
Can’t wait to use this! Thanks!!
SADE ROBINSON –
My students were able to comprehend the material
Kylie Y. –
This was a wonderful way to integrate writing into a social studies lesson.
Lynn S. –
I LOVE THIS UNIT, NOW! Thank you
LearnTeachRepeat –
I can’t wait to use this in my classroom this year!
Heather N. –
Great product!!
Brittany B. –
This was a fantastic way to teach this unit. My students enjoyed having a little art mixed in with their writing and it made for such a great book for Open House.
Kimberly P. –
Thank you for this resource!
Melissa F. –
Fun and educational. Win – win.
Caitlin R. –
Loved all the options!
Black Swan Resources –
Thanks!
Jessica T. –
Thanks!
Maria H. –
Great resource
Pam S. –
Thank you for the great resource!
Mary M. –
I needed something that would talk about how things used to look and how they look now. My kids were stunned by how people used to communicate and travelled before cell phones and cars!
Andrew A. –
Thanks! This will make my Now and Long Ago unit so great!
Dina O. –
Loved using this in my classroom!