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


















Terri B. –
My first graders loved this!
Adapted Classics –
Great resource!
Erika G. –
Thank You
Ashley P. –
Thank you! My students love this!
Melody N. –
Excited to use this resource with my 1st graders!
Brooks-Ann K. –
Thank You
Julie P. –
The students were so engaged in this activity. We drew the pictures from long ago and now, and even included a drawing for the future. So much fun while learning!
carrie N. –
easy to use and lots of materials
Crayons Glue and Untied Shoes –
Thank you!
susan I. –
Thank you!
Ms Rose’s Classroom –
Very creative approach to writing about long ago!
Stacia L. –
I chose this resource to supplement my curriculum. I didn’t use all of the pieces, but it worked really well for helping my students think about long ago vs. today.
Gary B. –
I always taught “history” near the end of the school year and this was a great way to demonstrate what they have learned about long ago and today, and show off their writing skills that they have worked on all year long.
Shelley R. –
Great! Thank you!
Andrea S. –
Love the picture flap comparisons and the way it incorporates writing! Awesome resource!
Lyn hoddinott –
great resource
Jennifer M. –
nice
Christina S. –
This was very engaging for students
Samantha M. –
Thanks
Sunflower ECI Resources –
Thank you