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


















Debbie L. –
Went perfectly with our unit of study!
Connie Peattie –
Comparing is something my EL students need to be able to do. This resource leads to much discussion about their home countries also.
Heather T. –
Great resource!
TheJoyWeTeach –
my class loved this!
Shannon D. –
Great!
Kristen C. –
Thank you!
Camo Teacher –
Thank you!!
Foreman Teaches –
Thank you!
Ginger Y. –
Thank you so much.
SDC to RSP –
This was the perfect resource for my class! Thank you!
Sandra R. –
Very clear for kids – thanks!
Kathy P. –
This is EXACTLY what I was looking for!!!! LOVE!!!!!!!
Elmarie S. –
Lovely worksheets and pictures
Karen B. –
Great resource
Ines G. –
Very useful!
First Grade View –
This was perfect for my students! Thanks!
Catherine L. –
perfect for our past and present comparison lessons
Laura B. –
handy
Kelly B. –
Great resource! Thanks!
Julie P. –
So much to use! Thanks for the great ideas!