Social Studies

From KWLs to “foldables” and more, the Ohio Interactive Notebook: A Hands-On Approach to Learning About Our State! resource includes activities that will have students exploring their state's history, geography, people, government, economics, and symbols in a whole new way! A true-time saver, the Ohio Interactive Notebook: A Hands-On Approach to Learning About Our State! includes ready-to-use pages and instructions that make state-studies fun and successful for the whole class.

The Ohio Interactive Notebook: A Hands-On Approach to Learning About Our State! is more than just a notebook for taking notes—it's a way of collecting and thinking about information. The Ohio Interactive Notebook: A Hands-On Approach to Learning About Our State! helps students become creative, independent, and reflective thinkers, readers, and writers. Students learn to express their own ideas and apply skills learned in class. The Ohio Interactive Notebook: A Hands-On Approach to Learning About Our State! gives teachers ready-to-use pages, templates, instructions, writing prompts, and more, making it easy to start using their interactive notebooks today!

WHY USE INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOKS?

Interactive Notebooks are great for students!

• Building an Interactive Notebook helps students build organization skills as they take responsibility for their learning resources.
• The Interactive Notebook provides students with an outlet to apply the knowledge they gain in ways that express their own ideas and creativity.
• Guided writing activities incorporated into an Interactive Notebook help your students develop into independent, creative, reflective thinkers.
• And, once completed, an Interactive Notebook becomes a comprehensive and engaging review tool to help your students master content and prepare for tests.

Interactive Notebooks are great for teachers!

• You can easily customize your instruction.
• You direct the learning process and pace.
• You determine where to dig deeper...and when and where to add pizzazz!
• You choose which projects to use as instruction, which projects to use as reinforcement, which projects to use as independent practice, and which projects to use as assessments.
• You can supplement activities with your own texts and projects.
• And, you meet the unique needs of your students—in each and every year!

A true time-saver!

• Step-by-step teacher instructions
• Ready-to-use, reproducible pages
• Writing and reflection prompts
• Student letter
• Supply lists
• Rubric
• And more!

This book is reproducible and has 68 pages.

Using these historical documents, students make observations, generate questions, think analytically, and cite evidence to support their opinions and conclusions. Each pack contains 20 historical source documents including photos, maps, paintings, newspaper clippings, lithographs and letters in a mix of color, black-and-white and sepia finishes. Printed on sturdy 8-1⁄2" x 11" card stock. Includes free 15-page online Teacher's Guide.

Make learning games, bulletin boards, drill and practice activities or a quick quiz. Use for place mats, current events, big books and more! Laminate for a write & wipe surface. Approximately 9" x 19", 30 sheets per notepad.

Flashy by design! Build student confidence and skills using fun-filled flash cards. This pack, complete with activities, uses real-life photos to teach facts about helpers in the community. Watch students enjoy learning and build skills on their own or with friends… at school, home, or on the go! Durable, no-see-through cards with quick-sorting, rounded corners. 56 two-sided cards, 3⅛" x 5¼".

Below is a list of all the educational and fun products you will receive when you purchase the <strong>Oklahoma Decorative Set</strong>:<br><ul><li>Oklahoma Bulletin Board Set with over 30 pieces</li><li>Oklahoma Borders for Bulletin Boards </li><li>Oklahoma Nameplates - Pack of 30 </li><li>Oklahoma Flag Poster that is 11" x 17"</li><li>Oklahoma Experience Poster/Map that is 22" x 34"</li><li>Oklahoma Big Timeline that is over 8' long</li><li>Famous People in Oklahoma Photo Pack</li></ul><p><strong>Oklahoma Bulletin Board Set with over 30 pieces</strong><br></p>What a fun way to get to know Oklahoma! Bring Oklahoma and its rich history to life right in front of your eyes. This colorful state bulletin board set features over 30 different eye-catching pieces. The state-specific set includes the state name plus state symbols, including the state bird, tree, flag, seal, motto, and important industry symbols. Oklahoma postcards and imaginative characters round out this oversize set. Add pizzazz to any classroom, media center, doorway, or hall.<br><br><strong>Oklahoma Borders for Bulletin Boards</strong><br>Motivational, educational and colorful room decor makes a positive difference in the classroom. Brighten your students' day and help them learn about their state's official symbols. These beautiful and colorful borders are perfect for social studies, statehood days, and a variety of other lessons! Borders are 3" wide and 32' in total length and coordinate with your state standards. Each full-color border features the Oklahoma official state tree, bird, flag, seal, and other symbols.<br><br><strong>Oklahoma Nameplates - Pack of 30</strong><br>Students can learn about the Oklahoma state tree, bird, flag, seal, and other symbols right at their desk! State-specific nameplates will add pizzazz to your classroom decor and make learning about Oklahoma fun! Pack contains 36 nameplates. Each nameplate features 10 Oklahoma state symbols. Nameplate dimensions are 3" H x 9" W — plenty of room to write students' first and last names.<br><br><strong>Oklahoma Flag Poster</strong><br>Decorate your walls with this 11" x 17" Oklahoma Flag Poster. The Oklahoma Flag Poster is printed on high quality, heavy, gloss card stock with a full bleed and ready to be framed. The poster is sturdy and can stand up to all kinds of abuse and will not pucker and wrinkle. The Oklahoma Flag Poster is printed in the U.S.A. Perfect for school, home, or office.<br><br><strong>Oklahoma Experience Poster/Map</strong><br>This 22" x 34" poster map features a map of Oklahoma with neighbors, cities, counties, and landmarks plus state symbols, a state timeline, geography and history information, and lots more.<br><br><strong>Oklahoma Big Timeline</strong><br>The colorful Oklahoma Big Timeline shows an overview of 48 chronological events, important date,s and pictures. This Oklahoma Big Timeline of awesome achievements and events will stimulate students' imagination to help them visualize important events in history. The Oklahoma Big Timeline measures 11" tall by 8' long, stretching across the classroom to create a central visual presentation of state facts. A must-have for every classroom. Kids love to use it.<br><br><strong>Famous People in Oklahoma Photo Pack</strong><br>The Famous People in Oklahoma Photo Pack includes 12 photos or pictures. The photo pack is perfect for: Writing Projects; Biography Projects; Graphic Timelines; Bulletin Boards; State Studies; Learning Centers; Classroom Decoration; and More!</p>

No war is more frightening--or more deadly--than a war between the peoples of one country. The repercussions of the American Civil War are still rippling through time, affecting the history we're part of every day. Kids need to know the truth. What started it? Did it really end April of 1865? This book describes fascinating facts and fun activities your students will love! The American Milestone series are a favorite among teachers nationwide! This book includes ideas for lesson plans, hands-on activities, biographies, fascinating facts and stories. Your students will be amazed as they study the Civil War. The American Milestone series meets national and social studies standards. This 32-page book is reproducible and educational.

Shine the spotlight on your students individually with these imaginative, interactive posters! A great way to introduce classmates to each other or feature star students, these 17" x 22" posters invite kids to share fun facts about themselves and creatively illustrate their ideas. Each set contains 32 posters.

Using these historical documents, students make observations, generate questions, think analytically, and cite evidence to support their opinions and conclusions. Each pack contains 20 historical source documents including photos, maps, paintings, newspaper clippings, lithographs and letters in a mix of color, black-and-white and sepia finishes. Printed on sturdy 8-1⁄2" x 11" card stock. Includes free 15-page online Teacher's Guide.

Below is a list of all the educational and fun products you will receive when you purchase the <strong>New Jersey Decorative Set</strong>:<br><ul><li>New Jersey Bulletin Board Set with over 30 pieces</li><li>New Jersey Borders for Bulletin Boards </li><li>New Jersey Nameplates - Pack of 36 </li><li>New Jersey Flag Poster that is 11" x 17"</li><li>New Jersey State Map that is 11" x 17"</li><li>New Jersey Big Timeline that is over 8' long</li><li>Famous People in New Jersey Photo Pack</li></ul><p><strong>New Jersey Bulletin Board Set with over 30 pieces</strong><br></p>What a fun way to get to know New Jersey! Bring New Jersey and its rich history to life right in front of your eyes. This colorful state bulletin board set features over 30 different eye-catching pieces. The state-specific set includes the state name plus state symbols, including the state bird, tree, flag, seal, motto, and important industry symbols. New Jersey postcards and imaginative characters round out this oversize set. Add pizzazz to any classroom, media center, doorway, or hall.<br><br><strong>New Jersey Borders for Bulletin Boards</strong><br>Motivational, educational and colorful room decor makes a positive difference in the classroom. Brighten your students' day and help them learn about their state's official symbols. These beautiful and colorful borders are perfect for social studies, statehood days, and a variety of other lessons! Borders are 3" wide and 32' in total length and coordinate with your state standards. Each full-color border features the New Jersey official state tree, bird, flag, seal, and other symbols.<br><br><strong>New Jersey Nameplates - Pack of 36</strong><br>Students can learn about the New Jersey state tree, bird, flag, seal, and other symbols right at their desk! State-specific nameplates will add pizzazz to your classroom decor and make learning about New Jersey fun! Pack contains 36 nameplates. Each nameplate features 10 New Jersey state symbols. Nameplate dimensions are 3" H x 9" W — plenty of room to write students' first and last names.<br><br><strong>New Jersey Flag Poster</strong><br>Decorate your walls with this 11" x 17" New Jersey Flag Poster. The New Jersey Flag Poster is printed on high quality, heavy, gloss card stock with a full bleed and ready to be framed. The poster is sturdy and can stand up to all kinds of abuse and will not pucker and wrinkle. The New Jersey Flag Poster is printed in the U.S.A. Perfect for school, home, or office.<br><br><strong>New Jersey State Map</strong><br>The New Jersey State Map is great for building map literacy. Students will be able to reference the map of New Jersey all year long! The map includes: A colorful map of New Jersey that includes all the major cities; A map legend that includes where all the major industries are located throughout the state; Origin of New Jersey's name; History of New Jersey's flag and image of the flag; New Jersey's statehood date; and New Jersey state seal. Each map is 11" X 17" and printed on cardstock paper.<br><br><strong>New Jersey Big Timeline</strong><br>The colorful New Jersey Big Timeline shows an overview of 48 chronological events, important date,s and pictures. This New Jersey Big Timeline of awesome achievements and events will stimulate students' imagination to help them visualize important events in history. The New Jersey Big Timeline measures 11" tall by 8' long, stretching across the classroom to create a central visual presentation of state facts. A must-have for every classroom. Kids love to use it.<br><br><strong>Famous People in New Jersey Photo Pack</strong><br>The Famous People in New Jersey Photo Pack includes 12 photos or pictures. The photo pack is perfect for: Writing Projects; Biography Projects; Graphic Timelines; Bulletin Boards; State Studies; Learning Centers; Classroom Decoration; and More!<p></p>

Kids will learn about Africa with an engaging, modern look, and timely, relevant, high-interest information and activities. Schools are integrating more and more world geography and events into the social studies curriculum. This educational book on Africa includes information on its past and present and will come alive with food, culture, history, and famous people PLUS an introduction to the language.