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2nd grade social studies resources on sale
2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Bundle
Save BIG when you purchase the bundle! The bundle is on sale for $10 off. The individual units are $10 each for $50!What is 2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum?2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum is an engaging social studies curriculum with young learners in mind! 2nd Grade Social Studies encourages young learners to think “outside the box” and prove their thinking through hands-on and engaging learning experiences. 2nd Grade Social Studies is based upon five units: Government and Democracy, Hi
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1st - 2nd
American Symbols- Interactive Informational Book, Posters, and More!
This interactive book will add lots of hands-on fun to your class when learning about American Symbols.There are 8 American symbols included: Statue of Liberty, American Flag, Bald Eagle, Liberty Bell, White House, and Mount Rushmore, Washington Monument, and Lincoln Memorial.Here is what is all included:• An Interactive Informational American Symbols Book (2 writing page options included)• American Symbol Posters (2 different sets to choose from)• Anchor Chart Labels and Pictures for each symbo
Grades:
K - 2nd
First Continental Congress Differentiated Reading Passages & Questions
First Continental Congress
Going deeper into nonfiction texts is essential to student mastery of common core standards. Want ways to integrate social studies and science content into your nonfiction instruction, while differentiating for the needs of all learners? Look no further than these First Continental Congress differentiated reading passages and comprehension questions. In this product, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on the First Continental Congress. It is differentiated fo
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2nd - 6th
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Community Helper Hats
Community Helper Hats - Public Service Recognition Week - Local HerosUpdate! I've added an editable version too!These Community Helper Hats are in landscape format and measure 8.5 x 11. They are available in color or black and white. Students will color, cut and glue/staple the hat together. Let the children learn about our community helper roles with fun and creativity!Roles included are:Construction workerWaitressHousekeeperDetectiveFirefighterFishermanAnglerTour GuidePolice OfficerMailmanChe
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Holiday Hat and Crowns Bundle
2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Unit One: Government and Democracy
2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Unit One: Government and DemocracyA Note About Pricing!Save BIG when you purchase the bundle! What is 2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum?2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum is an engaging social studies curriculum with young learners in mind! 2nd Grade Social Studies encourages young learners to think “outside the box” and prove their thinking through hands-on and engaging learning experiences. 2nd Grade Social Studies is based upon five units: Government and
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1st - 2nd
Also included in: 2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Bundle
Community Helpers Reading Comprehension Passages
Inside you will find 16 reading pages focused on community helpers. Each page includes a short job description and 3 simple questions. This packet is great for first graders!Community Helpers Included:TeacherMail CarrierPolice OfficerCrossing GuardDetectiveDentistDoctorChefPlumberJanitorLibrarianGardenerVeterinarianFirefighterTrash CollectorFarmerThank you!!
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1st - 2nd
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Christmas & Holidays Around the World Passport, Suitcase, Crafts, & Research
Christmas & Holidays Around the World Passport, Suitcase, Crafts, & ResearchYour holiday season just became so much more fun! Use these Holiday Travels activities in your classroom to learn about different traditions all over the world! Perfect for kindergarten, first grade, and beyond.The Perfect Holiday ActivityCollect holiday activities in one place to easily send homeSuitcase, Passport, Maps, Postcards, & BrochuresCreate Memories & FunUse this as Stand Alone Lessons or Add It
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PreK - 3rd
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2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Unit Three: Geography
2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Unit Three: GeographyA Note About Pricing!Save BIG when you purchase the bundle! What is 2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum?2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum is an engaging social studies curriculum with young learners in mind! 2nd Grade Social Studies encourages young learners to think “outside the box” and prove their thinking through hands-on and engaging learning experiences. 2nd Grade Social Studies is based upon five units: Government and Democracy, H
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1st - 2nd
Also included in: 2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Bundle
Map Skills - Me on the Map
Map Skills: Me on the map - Hi teachers! Are you beginning to teach your kiddos map skills? Well this unit might be just what you need. There are tons of activities included just take a look below:Vocabulary PostersMaps of the World: Identify ContinentsMaps of the Word: Identify OceansMaps of the World: Identify the Continent you live onDescribe a MapGlobe: Identify Poles, Equator, Continents, OceansDescribe a GlobeCompare and Contrast Globes and MapsSort Maps and GlobesIdentify Neighboring C
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K - 2nd
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Black History Month Activities Martin Luther King, Jr, Ruby Bridges and More
This Black History Month Activities resource includes FOUR complete resources bundled. The Martin Luther King Jr. - Martin Luther King Day set was added. Please see the individual previews to see what's in the entire bundle. All four resources found in the Black History category of my store are included. Please click the link to see each set - the individual sets have complete previews.Black History - Ruby BridgesBlack History - Rosa ParksBlack History - Martin Luther King JrBlack History - Jack
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K - 2nd
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Biography Project {Grades 2-5} I Distance Learning I Google Slides
*Google Slides and Print Option**Rubric added!*About this ProductThis product came as a result of my students’ love of the biography series “Who Was…?” If you have not looked into this series, I recommend that you do! They are a fun, easy read that offers an engaging way for students to learn about historical figures and important people. Although this product is based on this series, this product could be used for any biography book or project. This is a nice way to integrate Reading, Writin
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2nd - 5th
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Dinosaur Fossil Matching: for Montessori or Science Centers
These cards are a fun way to familiarize children with different dinosaurs. This is a unique activity that shows children what different dinosaur bones look like! You can use them to create many different kinds of activities. You can use these cards for your science centers, dinosaur unit study, or Montessori 3-6 classroom! DINOSAUR FOSSIL MATCHING INCLUDES: ★ instructions for use★ 9 dinosaur fossil cards★ 9 dinosaur cards★ 9 control cardsThis set includes: Anatosaurus, Brachiosaurus, Parasauro
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PreK - 3rd
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Also included in: Dinosaur Bundle for Hands-on Activities
Citizenship - Being a Good Citizen
Citizenship activities! Perfect back to school ideas for citizenship; differentiated printable readers with comprehension activities. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆This is the FIRST book in a 2nd BUNDLE (now complete) of printable readers for guided reading. Link for the bundle is below. There is already one bundle which is complete - you can check it out here:BUNDLE 1 of Printable Readers☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆If you want to see the 2nd bundle which is a growing bundle:BUNDLE 2 of Printable Readers -
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1st - 2nd
Constitution Day Printable Reader with Comprehension
Constitution Day printable reader with two versions of the book for differentiation and three comprehension checks - one asking for complete sentence answers, one for them to circle their answers and a true/false response. There are also cute certificates - for completion of the book. Please preview to see the entire set.☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆This is the THIRD book in a 2nd BUNDLE (now complete) of printable readers for guided reading. Link for the bundle is below. There is already one bundle
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1st - 2nd
Social Studies Interactive Notebook Activities + FREE Spanish
This easy prep resource includes a wide variety of social studies interactive notebook templates. It includes cut and paste activities, foldables, tabs, doors, pockets, wheels and more. It´s great for supporting learning standards while building vocabulary and comprehension about the various academic topics. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and approved, downloads in a secure PDF fi
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Interactive Notebooks Bundle + FREE Spanish
2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Unit Four: Cultures
2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Unit Four: Cultures
A Note About Pricing!
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What is 2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum?
2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum is an engaging social studies curriculum with young learners in mind! 2nd Grade Social Studies encourages young learners to think “outside the box” and prove their thinking through hands-on and engaging learning experiences. 2nd Grade Social Studies is based upon five units: Government and Demo
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1st - 2nd
Also included in: 2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Bundle
Reading Map Skills Clip Art
Map clip art that is great for map skills activities and more. This maps clipart set contains 52 image files, which includes 26 color images and 26 black & white images in png. All images are 300dpi for better scaling and printing.* The globe and world maps are not accurateThe maps clip art set includes:* Boy pointing to a pulldown world map* Globe* (2) trees* Road* Railroad* Pond/lake* Mountains* Snow covered mountains* (2) Compass rose* Girl holding a globe* Boy holding a world map* World
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PreK - 5th
2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Unit Five: Economics
2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Unit Five: EconomicsA Note About Pricing!Save BIG when you purchase the bundle! What is 2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum?2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum is an engaging social studies curriculum with young learners in mind! 2nd Grade Social Studies encourages young learners to think “outside the box” and prove their thinking through hands-on and engaging learning experiences. 2nd Grade Social Studies is based upon five units: Government and Democracy, Hi
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1st - 2nd
Also included in: 2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Bundle
Kids Cowboy and Cowgirl Western Theme Clip art
The Western clip art set is a fun theme set that includes cowboys and cowgirls. This western clipart set contains 39 image files, which includes 21 color images and 18 black & white images in png. All clipart images are 300dpi for better scaling and printing. The Western clip art set includes:* Cowboy* Cowgirl* 2 cowboy/girl hats (1 black & white)* 2 sheriff badges (1 black & white)* Cowboy on a horse* Cowgirl on a horse* Horseshoe (2 color, 1 black & white)* Cactus* Cowboy hat w
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PreK - 6th
2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Unit Two: Historical Thinking
2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Unit Two: Historical ThinkingA Note About Pricing!Save BIG when you purchase the bundle! What is 2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum?2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum is an engaging social studies curriculum with young learners in mind! 2nd Grade Social Studies encourages young learners to think “outside the box” and prove their thinking through hands-on and engaging learning experiences. 2nd Grade Social Studies is based upon five units: Government and Demo
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Grades:
1st - 2nd
Also included in: 2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Bundle
Cesar Chavez Hispanic Heritage Craft Activity + FREE Spanish
Have fun learning about Cesar Chavez with this craft activity pack. It includes a craft guide, poster, graphic organizers and craft templates complete with a nonfiction text. The craft prints back-to-back on one sheet per student. They will read the passage, fill out the organizer and fold it. It's a great opportunity to also work on vocabulary building and reading comprehension skills. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURE
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1st - 3rd
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Earth Science worksheet: Label stages of the water cycle
Earth Science worksheet: Label stages of the water cycle2 VERSIONS OF WORKSHEET (Worksheet with a word bank & Worksheet with no word bank)Students have to label the stages of water cycle by looking at the diagram (Evaporation, Collection, Precipitation and Condensation)Students can color in the pictures they are doneWorksheet aimed at higher kindergarten/lower primary levelAnswer Key includedBoth PDF and Editable Word Versions included within the ZIP file
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K - 6th
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Cherokee Indians Differentiated Reading Passages & Questions
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on the Cherokee Native Americans. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students. Multiple choice and short answer questions are included, along with a writing prompt and an answer key. Integrate history content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Guided Reading Levels: H-J-M
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: Social Studies Passages bundle for Second Grade GSE
Current Event Newspaper Assignment I Google Slides and Print
*A DIGITAL OPTION/GOOGLE SLIDES HAS BEEN INCLUDED* Be sure to re-download! There are directions and links inside the zip file :)About this Product:Current Events are a nice way to integrate Social Studies, Reading, and Writing. Additionally, they are a wonderful way to keep your students connected to the community and world around them. This resource addresses the following Common Core State Standards:Common Core Reading Anchor Standard 1: Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly
Grades:
2nd - 6th
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Importance of learning social studies
Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.
Benefits of learning social studies
Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.
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On TPT, social studies resources come in various formats, from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of social studies concepts, or to reteach a tricky topic. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning social studies will be so much easier.
Discover printable and digital social studies resources
If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital social studies resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you’re teaching students about America’s democratic process, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., how to read maps, or World War II, we’ve got you covered.
Social studies resources on TPT offer informative lessons, engaging texts, intriguing facts, interactive puzzles, and enjoyable trivia games. These grade-specific resources ensure that all students can access age-appropriate materials that stimulate their minds and enhance their creative thinking abilities.
For instance, first graders can explore worksheets on senses and emotions, followed by a coloring page featuring Harriet Tubman. Older students can test their knowledge with quizzes on statistics and capital cities, then delve into the history of the Underground Railroad through an informational sheet or enjoy a word search focused on civil rights leaders. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, our social studies pages provide endless opportunities for students to explore the world in captivating ways.
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There are many different types of history resources sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular social studies lessons include U.S. history, world history, ancient history, geography, civics, and government.
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