Lesson 5: Electing Congress and the President (Grades 4-5)
Lesson 5: Electing Congress and the President (Grades 4-5)Updated Oct. 7, 2024 • Studies Weekly Objective for the Lesson: This lesson will examine how members of Congress and the president…
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Lesson 10: Election and Electoral College (Grades K-3)
Lesson 10: Election and Electoral College (Grades K-3)Updated Oct. 15, 2024 • Studies Weekly Background Knowledge for Teachers: In the beginning of the United States, the Founding Fathers didn’t want…
Lesson 11: Our National Election (K-3)
Lesson 11: Our National Election (K-3)Updated Oct. 15, 2024 • Studies Weekly Background Knowledge for Teachers: Political parties are not unique to America. Wherever there are governments, there are oppositional…
Why Science Education Matters in Your Elementary School Classroom
Why Science Education Matters in Your Elementary School ClassroomFeb. 26, 2024 • By Studies Weekly Science is a critical part of elementary education. It’s not just facts and formulas —…
Lesson 4: How Does Our Government Work? (K-3)
Lesson 4: How Does Our Government Work? (K-3)Updated Oct. 3, 2024 • Studies Weekly Learning Objectives: Students will identify the three branches of the federal government. Students will identify the…
Lesson 4: Voting and Elections (Grades 4-5)
Lesson 4: Voting and Elections (Grades 4-5)Updated Oct. 4, 2024 • Studies Weekly Weekly Summary: The constitution sets out very few absolute qualifications to run for national office, yet the…
Vocabulary Lesson Plan
Vocabulary Lesson PlanSept. 28, 2020 • Studies Weekly Grades: K-8 Why: (Purpose) Vocabulary instruction aligns with deep learning by helping students make connections between words and construct meaningful knowledge. Vocabulary…
4 Inspiring Black Humanitarians
4 Inspiring Black HumanitariansFeb. 13, 2024 • By Studies Weekly History would not be the same without the inspiring lives of Black humanitarians. For Black History Month, we honor four…
Famous Black Scientists Who Made History
Famous Black Scientists Who Made HistoryFeb 8, 2024 • by Studies Weekly Our world would look very different without the scientists who have made breakthroughs in technology and advanced our…
Helpful Resources and Tips for Teachers Using Studies Weekly
Helpful Resources and Tips for Teachers Using Studies WeeklyFeb. 5, 2024 • By Debbie Bagley Whether you are just starting out with Studies Weekly or are a veteran teacher who…