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2nd grade social studies Common Core W.3.8 resources
20 Research & Note-taking Graphic Organizers and Templates
These research graphic organizers will help your students form strong note-taking habits, organize findings, build vocabulary and keep track of the sources they used to find information. - 20 Diverse Graphic Organizers / Templates for Research - Generic enough to be used across different subjects, activities and lesson - Differentiated from basic to advanced with different focuses, formats and layouts- Can be used as a non-fiction reading response activity for student accountability - Excellent
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1st - 10th
Famous Inventors & Inventions Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Unit
Introducing six famous Inventors and their revolutionary inventions! Your students will get to discover how Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, The Wright Brothers, Sarah Breedlove Walker, Benjamin Franklin, and George Washington Carver developed innovations that changed the world forever.This resource will help your students understand each inventor’s unique story, their accomplishments, and the impact they had on the world. Although learning about famous inventions is important, kids love re
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2nd - 5th
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Country Research Report Worksheets and Graphic Organizers Google Slides
Are you looking for engaging activities for writing a country research project? These country research graphic organizer worksheets are perfect for your literacy and social studies lessons about countries. They are ideal for research projects and report writing. They are also great for reading lessons with informational texts.These informational essay graphic organizers are offered as no prep printables, as well as in digital formats (TPT Easel and Google Slides). Here's the thing. You want your
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1st - 3rd
Holidays Around The World | Christmas In Germany | Comprehension, Crafts & More!
We are thrilled to introduce our Germany in Christmas Resource Packet from our best selling "Holidays Around the World" series, designed to bring the magic of Christmas in Germany into your classroom. This no prep holidays printables package is a fantastic opportunity for your students to embark on a cultural journey and learn about holiday traditions from around the world.Understanding and appreciating celebrations from different cultures is not only educational but also incredibly enriching. I
Grades:
K - 4th
National Monuments Unit Activities
America’s National Monuments This unit is a great resource to teach your students about six of America’s National Monuments! Take your students on a tour of the USA as you learn more about the Washington Monument, Statue of Liberty, Lincoln Memorial, Congress Building, The White House, and Mount Rushmore. You'll love all the teaching resources and activities this unit includes! Your students will love all the interactive activities!This 2 part pack includes:A Teaching PowerPoint Slide Show-Use
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Thematic Units Bundle for 2nd and 3rd Grade
Digital Black History Month Project- African American Scientist and Inventors
Help your 21st Century learners learn about African American Scientist and Inventors using this digital research notebook project. During this project, students will be challenged to research information on various African American scientist and inventors and record their findings in a digital notebook. I have included reading passages to get them started on their research and slide templates to help them organize their findings. This resource is perfect for a whole-class shared writing activity
Grades:
1st - 8th
Economics Activities Unit | Project Based Learning | Financial Literacy
This is an entire UNIT for a Project Based Learning Unit on ECONOMICS and FINANCIAL LITERACY. It takes a teacher and their class, step by step throughout the entire Economics Curriculum. Don’t let planning PBL Units stress you out! This unit is all set for your entire planning. It will save you hours of your time.Some Lessons are DIGITALOVERVIEWEconomics For Kids helps students gain life skills in problem-solving, investigating, financial literacy and engages them in challenges. We start a clas
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2nd - 3rd
Also included in: Project Based Learning Curriculum | 2nd Grade PBL Activities
Biography Timeline Graphic Organizer Template
I always tell my students that a biography is the story of a person's life, as though a timeline was put into narrative form. For their upcoming writing project on a historical figure, I plan to have them prewrite by turning their research into a timeline. This template should keep them on the right track and help them see what is most important. Let me know how you use it in your classroom!
Grades:
2nd - 8th
State Report Research Project Booklets BUNDLE | All 50 States | Guided Research
Guided state research projects for ALL 50 STATES! These fun state report projects help students learn all about the individual states of the United States of America. The guided research booklets take just 3 sheets of paper to easily create a 12-page tabbed booklet that leads students through the process of gathering information about the state. The booklets work with any information sources you have available, online or print!⭐️PLEASE NOTE: In order to keep the cost of the bundle down, I've inc
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2nd - 4th
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3 Branches of Government | Three Branches of Government Project | US Government
Are you looking for a U.S. government mini-unit for your early elementary students? THIS IS IT! This best-selling lapbook includes foldable pieces and mini-books that offer an engaging way for students to explore and learn about the three branches of government. Designed for 1st through 3rd graders, this project consists of completing a variety of cut-outs, mini-books, foldable pieces, and “notecards,” which serve as data collection tools. These will all be used to create a lapbook to showcas
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1st - 3rd
Family History Project
This family cultural project is ideal for distance learning while students are at home with their families. Students learn all about their family ancestry, culture, and traditions while practicing oral and writing skills in the area of Social Studies. This resource is editable and a digital Google Slides version is included. The project has a fun treasure theme to help engage them in learning. Students create their own treasure box, which can be made from any container (a cardboard box, a shoe
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1st - 3rd
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Monument & Symbol Research Report Writing Project Common Core
Monuments, Symbols, landmarks research report writing project.Either take notes on the posters or use them for hallway display!Students research an assigned a United State Monument.Supply students with note sheetWhen research is complete, students fill in Monument poster. You have a great hallway display!Poster Includes: •Picture •Box for Monument Title •Box for who does this honor •Box for Location!•Box for Description/Materials Used•Box for Designer•Box to write Other Interesting FactsAlso i
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: Patriotic Research Report Writing Project
Veterans Day Activities with Craft and Writing Pages for Bulletin Board
Refresh your Veterans Day lesson plans or bulletin board with these activities! Unlike other Veterans Day crafts, this resource includes options for 5 military branches, writing pages to fit your students needs, and posters to enhance your lesson. CLICK ON THE PREVIEW TO SEE ALL THE DETAILSWhat is included?Easy Cut Craft PiecesVeteran faces (man and woman)Army uniform with hatNavy uniform with hatAirforce uniform with hatMarine uniform with hatCoast Guard uniform with hat8 No Glue Coloring Opti
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in: Craft and Writing Activity Bundle for ALL YEAR
Australia Country Study Research Project - Differentiated Reading Comprehension
This 42 Page Australia country study project is perfect your upcoming Australia unit, multicultural study, cultural fair, or continent study. Full of information about Australia, this differentiated fact filled coloring book and activity package includes information and reading comprehension questions about Australia written in engaging informational text that is perfect for the lower elementary grades. Key information about Australia is included, including geography, the Australia flag, Austral
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: Country Study Unit Bundle 1 - Differentiated Country Research Projects
Presidents Research Project United States President's Day Activity
American Presidents Research Project! Research different American presidents - assign one to each student, or follow a group study format where everyone studies the same person. If you keep interactive journals, the flip-flap trifold booklets are a good option. If you would prefer a poster format, I have included that as well. There is also a graphic organizer option as well as a mini-book option. This would also work well as an initial activity leading up to a wax museum night, or for President
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Kenya Country Study Research Project - Differentiated - Reading Comprehension
This 45 Page Kenya country study project is perfect your upcoming Africa unit, Kenya unit, multicultural study, cultural fair, or country study. Full of information about Kenya, this differentiated fact filled coloring book and country study activity package includes information, writing prompts, and reading comprehension questions about Kenya written in engaging informational text that is perfect for the lower elementary grades. Key information about Kenya is included, including geography, the
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1st - 3rd
Native American Research Project Beginning Research Project
Native American Research Project: Have your students learn more about the amazing Native American tribes that inhabited this continent before European settlement with this younger student-friendly Native American research poster project! This pack includes everything you need to complete a Native American research project in your classroom or at home. Students are guided from beginning to end with this Native American research project pack! About Beginning Research Projects: Guiding students to
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1st - 3rd
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Africa Continent Study Research Project- Differentiated - Reading Comprehension
This 44 Page Africa continent study project is perfect your upcoming Africa unit, lesson, multicultural study, cultural fair, or continent study. Full of information about Africa, this fun fact filled coloring book and continent study activity package includes information and reading comprehension questions about Africa written in engaging informational text that is perfect for the lower elementary grades. Key information about Africa is included, including geography, the African flag, African a
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1st - 3rd
National Symbols – 13 American Symbols & National Landmark Activities & Lessons
Our American Symbols Unit features THIRTEEN COMPLETE Common Core-aligned lessons with a balanced mix of engaging higher and lower level hands-on activities to teach 1st-3rd grade students about our nation's National Symbols:
• National Symbols Pre and Post Tests
• Nonfiction Informational text-we provide all of the National Symbols CONTENT
• Questions to assess Informational Text Comprehension after each of the 13 lessons
• short Research Project to make the game Find the Fib using True and Fal
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Year 2 HASS History Past and Present School, Transport, Technology, Toys BUNDLE
The HASS Bundle covers social studies past and present topics of History of School, Transport, Technology and Toys.This resource pack has been designed to be used with the Australian Curriculum HASS or History subject. It links with Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 units. However, it would be useful for any teacher looking at comparing the past and the present. The product now also includes Olden Days Theme Day and Google slides options.BY PURCHASING THIS BUNDLE YOU ARE SAVING 30% OFF THE INDIVIDUAL PR
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Composers Research Project ✏️ Biography Study of a Famous Composer ✏️ 36 Options
Famous Composers Research Project! Research 36 different composers - assign one to each student, or follow a group study format where everyone studies the same person. If you keep interactive journals, the flip-flap trifold booklets are a good option. If you would prefer a poster format, I have included that as well. There is also a graphic organizer option. What You'll GetFlip flap trifold booklet (2 pages)Poster template (choose 1 or 2 pages)Graphic organizer (2 pages)Music listening response
Holidays Around The World Research Unit Lower and Upper Grades (Digital & Print)
Your students will LOVE learning about winter holidays around the world with this fun and engaging research unit. This holiday includes BOTH Christmas around the world and other winter holidays around the world, for a well rounded unit. The resource includes everything you need for a successful unit. This bundle includes the printable and Google Slides versions of this resource!Your students will each be assigned a winter holiday to research. You can decide whether they work individually or in
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1st - 6th
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Types of Communities Activities & Flip Book - 2nd, 3rd & 4th Grade Geography
Looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your students all about different types of communities? Your students will love learning about types of communities with these engaging geography activities, worksheets, and a flipbook. This resource contains easy-to-follow lessons to help you teach your class about urban, suburban, and rural communities. In this bundle, your students will get hands-on activities, foldables, worksheets, early finisher resources, homework options, writing prompts, a fli
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2nd - 4th
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State Research Writing Project | State Report
How would you like to teach state history in a new and engaging way? Your students will research an assigned state, write an informational piece about it, and then create a t-shirt themed on the state they researched! If you'd like to take the project even further, I've added a component for creating a PowerPoint and implementing technology!Check out the preview for details!This Product Covers:--Lesson plans that cover the following:✓ Researching and taking notes (including citing sources and pa
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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