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What is included in these Digital 4th Grade Social Studies Sub Plans?
Each lesson in these digital 4th grade social studies sub plans is simple enough for the sub to follow, but will engage your students in authentic learning …and not just busy work. Each lesson plan has a section for teacher notes at the bottom for any notes you’d like to leave for the sub (or for the sub to leave you notes!) All the graphic organizers, activities, or worksheets needed to complete every lesson are included. The following topics are included:
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My state
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Supply and demand
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The environment
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My culture
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Rights and responsibilities of citizenship
In addition to the 4th grade social studies lessons, the following DIGITAL student activities are also included so you won’t have to worry about the sub running out of things to do.
- Brain Breaks that can be used to help break up the dayÂ
- Art Activity to help get creative juices flowing and fill time as-needed
- Digital Notebook Template covering a topic from one of the lesson plans
- Digital BINGO Game with movable pieces! The BINGO includes content from the other lessons during the day
- Digital Educational Game with movable pieces! The educational game covers content from the other lessons from the day
- Just Add a Task Digital Board Game with movable pieces! All that’s left to do is add a task- such as a spelling or vocab list or math flash cards. It can also be played just for fun without a task. Color and B&W versions included.
Rest assured the day will run smoothly because we’ve got these extras to make 4th grade social studies sub-planning EASY FOR YOU!
- Teacher PDF with tips for utilizing the Google Slides documents
- Separate substitute and teacher Google Drive links for EASY assigning to studentsÂ
- Sub Planning Tips for 1:1 Classroom OR Virtual Sub Plans
- DIGITAL How Did Your Day Go? Substitute Notes Form leave this form and you’ll likely get detailed notes from your substitute!
- Print-and-Go Thank You Cards and Substitute Punch Cards make a great behavior management tool that is special for substitutes! << these printable bonuses are included in the teacher PDF file
- Answer Keys & Worksheet Guides for ALL worksheets & graphic organizers– located in the SUBSTITUTE document- so there will be no accidentally assigning students the answer key on our watch 😉Â
Plus, a bonus editable PowerPoint, which includes:
While most of the digital 4th grade social studies sub plans are ready to go for your convenience, this bonus editable document allows you to customize your outline and information to your own class.
- Substitute Plan Outline: A complete editable outline for your entire day! It has been filled out but you may customize it to suit your needs
- Additional Notes for the Substitute: Any other notes you’d like to make to the substitute here in the PowerPoint since everything else is in PDF format
- School Schedule: To make sure your sub knows when to use each lesson
- Classroom Info Form: To give your sub the important info they need at their fingertips
- Class List Template: EVERY sub we have talked to has told us that this is a MUST!


Elle Faith L. –
This resource is PERFECT! Thank you so much! Easy to figure out and will be great for when I go on maternity leave! Love the fact that the sub plans are now departmentalized!
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Michele H. –
Great bundle saves time
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Michelle D. –
This is a great resource!
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May’s Meaningful Literacy –
Thank you!! We have to have an emergency sub folder and I teach science/SS. This was PERFECT!!
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Heather M. –
Haven’t had to use this yet, but appears solid.
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Jessica N. –
Thank you!
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Colton H. –
Excellent resource for challenging yet interesting sub plans.
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Jessica M. –
I love that I don’t have to stress about having a sub!
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Kaitlyn C. –
These are great for my emergency sub plans.
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Patricia A. –
Amazing! This was just what I was looking for. Thank you
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Brooke C. –
Such a great resource! Perfect for my emergency sub plans!
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Kendall H. –
We all know that sub plans suck but this makes it so much better! I am excited that most of the work has already been done.
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Deborah D. –
thanks, helpful
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Michael L. –
Amazing resource!
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Teachy Keen –
Thanks!
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Jamie H. –
Worked great with my class.
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Shawntice Hall –
Thanks for making live easier for the rest of us!
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Queen of the Classroom- Chelsea Queen –
We loved this resource in my class! It was engaging! Thank you!
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Living History with Mrs Brownell –
This year our district required us to provide 10 days of ready to go sub plans in the event that we were quarantined and unable to work. I purchased these plans in the hopes that I would not need them, but I was very impressed with everything that was provided. These lessons were perfect because they could be taught at anytime during the school year and focused on valuable skills and activities, not just “filler” work. I was even more grateful for the purchase when I did end up sick and unable to work for two weeks. I had such peace and reassurance knowing that the lesson plans were available and ready to go, so that my classroom could run smoothly while I was able to rest and recover. In addition to the Social Studies bundle, I also purchased the ELA bundle as well, as those are the two subject areas that I primarily teach. By purchasing this set, you will save yourself hours of sub planning, you can also rest easy knowing your students are still engaged, and actively learning.
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Susannah C. –
This is so easy to use for sub plans. I appreciate it!
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rachel C. –
My students love interactive learning so using these in groups made it fun when I was out. Canned day lesson which was super easy to get ready!
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Ginny S. –
Amazing resource!!
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Michelle T. –
This is going to make my life so much easier!! I’m so glad I bought it!
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Take Charge Teaching –
Great easy to prep lesson plans for subs. Made setting up my sub binder so easy!
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Katherine W. –
Thank you.
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Alexandria C. –
This was great for my sub folder! Assignments match the standards and have easy to use instructions for the sub.
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Maggie M. –
Great resource
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Whitney M. –
This was a lifesaver for putting together the 10 days worth of emergency sub plans in case I have to be out for covid quarantine. Super easy to use and the activities seem like they will be very engaging and low stress for a sub.
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Beachin’ and Teachin’ –
Great product!
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Tammy M. –
Great resource!
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Count on Evans- Shannon Evans –
This product was very helpful in my 4th grade classroom. It kept me organized and on track of that the lesson was to be completed for the day. I highly recommend this product to anyone looking to make their life easier in the classroom while absent!
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Amanda M. –
Thank you for this invaluable resource! This was a life-saver during various covid-related absences. I really appreciate how easy to use this is and how fun it is for the kids. The subs were able to facilitate and I found it quick to put together.
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Lindsy O. –
Thank you!
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Megan Cox –
great!
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Kelsey K. –
This resource was easy to use for a sub! It was easy to implement in the classroom when I need something quick too!
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mcakes –
This was very good for adding to my sub plans. Sub plans can be so time consuming, but this really helps out. Thank you!!
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Jamie P. –
Exactly what I needed to prepare an emergency sub folder. Thank you for creating the resource and making it a little easier for me to prep at the beginning of the year!
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Cassidy H. –
My students really enjoyed this resource. Thank you!
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Mrs. Vaughn’s Classroom Creations –
I’m a first year teacher and got sick, which we never plan… these saved the day. Just copy and leave for the sub. Provides a fun learning activity for the students and a less stressful day for you and the sub. 🙂
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Ashley M. –
Awesome resource for sub plans for a 4th grade social studies sub.
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Ashley C. –
Love this sub resource. Makes it easy for the teacher to be out.
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Upper Elementary Made Easy –
I loved using this to prepare for my next year in 4th grade for my sub to use. I divided it into where the sub can choose whichever one they feel most comfortable to use. I also love that there is a QR code the sub can scan and punch cards! This was really helpful for me and I’m sure my sub will enjoy it as well!
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Mrs G in Elementary –
This bundle was very helpful when I was only teaching social studies to four classes. The materials are laid out well and easy for students to complete the work.
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Elisabeth Murphy –
What a well crafted resource for social studies for 4th and 5th graders!
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