Lesson 2: Who Gets to Vote (Grades: 4-5)
Lesson 2: Who Gets to Vote (Grades: 4-5)Updated Oct. 2, 2024 • Studies Weekly Weekly Summary: Voting today, with some exceptions, is considered a universal right for American citizens. If…
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Lesson 1: Why Do We Make Decisions? (Grades: 4-5)
Lesson 1: Why Do We Make Decisions? (Grades: 4-5)Updated Oct. 1, 2024 • Studies Weekly Objective for the Lesson: Students will understand the decision-making process on both an individual and…
Lesson 5: Who Can Run For Office (K-3)
Lesson 5: Who Can Run For Office (K-3)Sept. 18, 2020 • Studies Weekly Learning Objectives: Students will learn the qualifications for people running for office. The U.S. Constitution details specific…
Lesson 2: Why Do We Have Leaders? (Grades: K-3)
Lesson 2: Why Do We Have Leaders? (Grades: K-3)Updated Oct. 15, 2024 • Studies Weekly Learning Objectives: Students will understand why leaders are important. Students will understand what a leader…
See, Think, Wonder Teaching Strategy
See, Think, Wonder Teaching StrategyUpdated Sept. 13, 2025 • Studies Weekly Grades: K-5 Strands: All Why: (Purpose) Higher Student Achievement Engages students in a classroom or small group discussion, and…
Lesson 1: Why Do We Make Decisions? (Grades: K-3)
Lesson 1: Why Do We Make Decisions? (Grades: K-3)Updated Oct. 14, 2024 • Studies Weekly Learning Objectives: Students will understand what a decision is. Students will recognize decisions that they…
Graphic Organizers
Graphic OrganizersUpdated Aug. 22, 2025 • Studies Weekly Grade Levels: K-8 Social Studies Strands: Government and Civics, Geography, Economics, History, Culture Why: (Purpose) Graphic organizers align with deep learning by helping students develop critical thinking…
Using an Integrated Learning Approach | Studies Weekly
Thinking on Education: Using an Integrated Learning ApproachNov. 8, 2019 • Studies Weekly One of the most exciting ways to teach is through an integrated learning approach. Integrated learning pedagogy…