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
Sarah D. –
Wonderful! I did however need to translate the pages I used.
Allana F. –
Great
Candice B. –
Great activity for our past, present, and future unit!
Cory G. –
Awesome!
Chelsea S –
Great Resource
Brittany B. –
Super cute!
Pamela J. –
Great activity! Thank you!
Ms Gs Kinder Classroom –
Can’t wait to do this. Thanks for the link to the free powerpoint too!
BeccaS –
Great clipart. Used this resource as a way to review past and present. Great product!
ELD Extraordinaire –
Awesome compare and contrast unit to go along with my 1st grade ELLs learning about the past in their classroom.
Jill M. –
Love this!
Karen B. –
My class loves these activities! So do I. Thanks.
Kassandra J. –
My students enjoyed these!
Vanesa Gibson –
This is great for our informational unit.
Kelly S. –
Really love this product!
Carmen Higueros –
Perfect for this social studies unit!
Michele Weiler –
Great resource for the students to create a book.
Frances G. –
Love this
The Funspiration Place –
I’ve been using this for over a week now. I really like it! My kids are loving the class discussions we’re having, and their finished writing projects are going to be fabulous! Thanks so much!
Marney L. –
Just what I needed, thank you!