CurriculumKindergartenSocial Studies

Long Ago and Today

Aligned to C3.D2.His.2 — C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.

What this lesson teaches

Life long ago was different from today, and things like toys, homes, and cars have changed over time.

Worked example

Long ago people rode in wagons pulled by horses, but today we ride in cars.

Practice questions

  1. Name one thing that is different from long ago.
  2. Tell about a toy you think kids played with long ago.
  3. How do you get to places today?

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Antes y Hoy

La vida de antes era diferente a la de hoy, y cosas como los juguetes, las casas y los autos han cambiado con el tiempo.

Ejemplo: Hace mucho tiempo las personas viajaban en carretas jaladas por caballos, pero hoy viajamos en autos.

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