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
Emily Koltak –
Great Resource
Lindy Dugger –
A great way for me to incorporate our social studies learning into our writing!
Erin B. –
I’m using this as both writing and social studies. The kids are loving that this will turn out to be their very own book!
Michelle D. –
Great resource. Thank you.
Deanna Castle Hebeler –
Great resource for first grade social studies standards in New York State.
Karen G. –
Great resource!
Chase n Themes –
Thanks!
Lisa M. –
Great way to show the differences
Joy Floyd –
Thanks
Kelsey O. –
This was a fun activity. The kids loved seeing the differences between then vs now.
Emily C. –
This was the perfect end of the unit review for Social Studies Long Ago & Today
Leigh Ann C. –
Loved it! Thank you!!!
My Sister’s Classroom –
Loved it
Dottie L. –
We really enjoyed using this resource! Great for introducing whole group and completing in small groups with a little teacher or strong partner support.
Jenny Knipping –
My students loved working on these activities.
Liz T. –
Great simple resource for a new writer
Christina’s Resource Center –
Great resource to use when comparing then and now!
Veronica Bertrand –
So helpful!
Mary K. –
Great resource!
lisa C. –
Good companion for the 2nd grade social studies curriculum.