{"product_id":"then-now-activities-past-and-present-k-2nd","title":"Then \u0026 Now Activities- Past and Present","description":"\u003cp\u003eHelp young learners explore how life has changed over time with these engaging, hands-on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epast and present social studies activities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor Kindergarten–2nd grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource introduces students to the concept of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epast vs. present\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby comparing daily life long ago to life today. Through kid-friendly readings, discussion, movement, and interactive cut-and-paste activities, students will build a foundational understanding of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehow people lived, traveled, and worked in different time periods\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will explore what life was like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e200 years ago, 100 years ago, 50 years ago, and today\u003c\/strong\u003e, while also learning how transportation has changed over time—from walking and animal travel to wagons, ships, trains, cars, and airplanes. 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