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This is an integrated math, ELA, and social studies Economics unit. It covers the topics of goods, services, producers, consumers, and resources. For math it covers money, problem solving, and number and operations math standards. My 2nd graders LOVED this project! We did this project second semester after they had been working with money for a while. The business project sheets are generic so you can differentiate them however you see fit. After we learned about the social studies ideas,

This unit includes: --two types of writing paper. One is regular lined and the other includes guide-lines for younger writers. Read the story Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs. Then, read Pickles to Pittsburgh. Both books are by Judi and Ronald Barrett. You can have your students write their own version of these stories with falling food! This is great for assessing your students' ability to sequence in their writing. --Compare and contrast the two stories with a Venn diagram. --Adject

I use this activity after introducing "Growth and Fixed Mindset" with my students. This concept can be introduced in MANY ways. There are several good videos online, as well as books that address the concept of being willing to learn from mistakes, not giving up when things get hard, and working hard. This is a good follow up activity where students can draw a picture of themselves for each mindset, as well as include comments/thoughts that they might say or think. I have included severa

All activities in this packet are related to Earth Day and taking care of the Earth. These activities are easily adapted for grades 1-3. This unit includes: -ABC Order -Word Find -Give a Hoot, Don't Pollute Craftivity -Recycle or Trash Sort -"I can help the Earth by..." writing and illustration templates -Is is important to recycle? Opinion writing brainstorming page and writing template (2 types of lines) -Earth Day scavenger hunt -Earth Day math word problems -The Lorax writing activity a