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2nd grade U.S. History Common Core W.3.8 resources
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
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
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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1st - 3rd
50 US STATES 2nd 3rd Grade RESEARCH PROJECT & GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS Google Slides
Ready to elevate your students' state research projects? This 60-page Google Slides resource is packed with K-W-L charts and graphic organizers to help them create detailed research reports making this writing project organized & easy to differentiate for multiple student learning levels. Each State report template includes: year it became a state, capital, bird, flower, tree, animal, flag, state motto & nickname, region & bordering states. Say goodbye to prep time and hello to engag
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2nd - 4th
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Second Grade American Symbols Research - Print Version
This note taking lesson will help students explore the topic of American Symbols. Students must identify the important words and phrases to include on these note taking sheets. Each child or partner group can be assigned different symbols to research or each symbol can be studied in a whole group setting if preferred.American Symbols note taking sheets include:The Bald EagleAmerican FlagLiberty BellStatue of LibertyJefferson MonumentWashington MonumentWhite HouseLincoln MemorialMount RushmoreUn
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1st - 3rd
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Biography Templates for Research and Writing
Do you need biography templates that students can use to research historical people in American History? Then use these use graphic organizers and a biography template to research and write biographies of important or famous people in American history. Using these 38 biographies templates, students can conduct independent short-term research projects. Finding facts about historical figures is made easy using the included QR codes. Extensive teacher notes provide ideas for mini-lessons and step
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2nd - 5th
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U.S. Presidents Research Unit | Lower & Upper Grades (Digital Version)
This US Presidents unit is perfect for students who are learning how to use informational text and studying the presidents of the United States. Great for presidents research and presidents reports!THIS IS THE GOOGLE SLIDES VERSION ONLY. YOU CAN ALSO GET THE PRINTABLE VERSION OR GRAB BOTH IN THE BUNDLE!Students will first learn how to use the text features in informational text including the table of contents and index. Then, students will be assigned a president and a partner to work with. Stud
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1st - 6th
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Social Studies Scavenger Hunts Mega Bundle
Engage your students with social studies topics all year long using this bundle of 15 scavenger hunts. This bundle is the perfect way to get your students moving while learning the important history about different social studies topics. This money-saving bundle is the perfect way to keep your students engaged while practicing reading and writing about informational text. How to use: Simply hide the 20 informational cards around your classroom and have students search the room to answer the qu
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2nd - 5th
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Locomotive by Brian Floca - Primary GATE Unit with Caldecott STEAM!
Another amazing Caldecott book and another load of opportunities across the curriculum for our primary GATE kids: hands-on and participatory activities, critical thinking, creativity, art and graphic design, and always best practices in gifted education. I’ve used this unit with 2nd graders, and it will definitely stretch to 3rd grade GATE.
You get 35+ pages of instructions, critical thinking questions and activities, and ready-to-print student activity sheets—assuredly more than you’ll ever
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2nd - 4th
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The First Thanksgiving Lapbook & Vocabulary [Research Project & Craft]
⭐The First Thanksgiving Research Lapbook, KWL, & Vocabulary! ⭐Make learning memorable for your students this November with a fun and engaging Thanksgiving Research Project Lapbook![These activities were made at a 2nd grade level, but could be used for 3rd or 4th graders as well!]This product includes:⭐ The First Thanksgiving Lapbook Materials & Directions⭐ The First Thanksgiving KWL sheet⭐ 10 Thanksgiving Vocabulary Words, Definition Cards with Pictures, and a matching worksheet⭐ Student
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2nd - 4th
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Black History Research Project Unit | Lower and Upper Grades (Digital & Print)
This black history research unit is perfect for students who are learning how to use informational text and studying black history. It is great for Black History Month in February or anytime of year. Great for black history biographies, reports, and projects!This bundle includes the printable and Google Slides versions of this resource!Students will first learn how to use the text features in informational text including the table of contents and index. Then, students will be assigned a black hi
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1st - 6th
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Constitution Day Activities for K-3
Elevate teaching efforts with primary students to gain understanding on the abstract nature of our Constitution and its history. If you are scrambling for something to use for this daunting task that is informative, integrated, easy-to-prepare, and fun to use, look no further! You can begin with an original read aloud, use picture vocabulary cards, link to Internet resources (in teacher led tasks), and integrate with math and language tasks to round out your day. Students have a simple-to-read b
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K - 3rd
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Jamestown | Early American History | Colonial America | 13 Colonies
Are you looking for a Jamestown Colony mini-unit for your study of US history? THIS IS IT! Your students will learn about the history of Jamestown colony as they research the first colonies. This hands-on research project will engage your students as they learn about Jamestown Colony by completing a staggered book. This EASY PREP project is print, cut, fold, and use!To complete the staggered book, information can be found on-line or in research books. A list of possible research books is incl
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2nd - 4th
Influential Americans Shared Research Project
In this unit, students will participate in a shared research project about an influential person in American history. This will help them to discover the difference between an interesting person, and an important person in American History. For the first part of this project, students will research their influential American and answer questions to help guide their research. Students can collaborate with their research with a partner through Google Docs or just word processing form of your ch
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2nd - 3rd
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park Bundle
Share the love of our National Parks with your students! This is a 47 page unit that you can use to complete a research project on Smoky Mountains National Park. There are many activities to choose from and you will be able to use them to differentiate depending on your students needs. It contains the following:Students need to put Smoky Mountains National Park on a map.Sheets for students to use to research Smoky Mountains National Park. (differentiated)-Location-Date Established-Size-Descripti
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2nd - 5th
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United States of America & U.S. Presidents Research Units (Digital & Print)
U.S.A. Research Unit for Informational Text AND U.S. Presidents Research Unit BUNDLE!This bundle includes the Google Slides and Printable version of both units! You save BIG by purchasing all together in the bundle!These units are perfect for students who are learning how to use informational text and studying The United States and the past and current presidents. Students will first learn how to use the text features in informational text including the table of contents and index. Then, student
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1st - 6th
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Second Grade American Symbols Research - Digital Version
This note taking lesson will help students explore the topic of American Symbols. Students must identify the important words and phrases to include on these note taking sheets. This lesson is perfect for distance learning as it includes Google Slides files to use in conjunction with Google Classroom. Text boxes are provided for students to type their answers.American Symbols note taking sheets include:The Bald EagleAmerican FlagLiberty BellStatue of LibertyJefferson MonumentWashington MonumentWh
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1st - 3rd
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U.S. Symbols in Brief
Here are 21 passages on American Symbols for sharing with students. Written to give brief information, not full lessons; these passages can be just the thing for distributive practice or to set up further research or lessons. There is a picture or photograph for each page to engage students, while a student/s or the teacher shares the passages. Use them to: enhance Morning Meetings, introduce a social studies lesson, pull out for review, practice oral reading of non-fiction texts, read in small
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: American Symbols | President's Day | Leader Roles | Voting BUNDLE
President's Venn-Diagram (leaders) George Washington/Abraham Lincoln
Venn-Diagram: Compare and contrast similarities and differences between two of our countries important leaders; George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Students cut and paste images that depict various well-known facts about the two presidents. This activity can be used on "Presidents day" or during a social studies lesson. Leaders Lives: Teachers will want to make sure students are familiar with facts about the president's childhoods, their adulthood and presidency. This lesson can also tie into
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1st - 3rd
United States Regions Amusement Park Research Project - Digital & Print Template
Get your students excited about research projects with this fun and engaging 5 regions of the United States resource! Students will build research & writing skills by working to design and create a Region of the U.S. Amusement Park Model and Presentation. There is an Editable Pacing guide, Cover Page, Letter for Parents, Research Guide, Trifold Brochures, Rubrics, Checklists, and more available to customize. Also, there are Engineering Design Process Steps and Worksheets tailored to this pro
Carlsbad Caverns National Park Bundle
Share the love of our National Parks with your students! This is a 47 page unit that you can use to complete a research project on Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico. There are many activities to choose from and you will be able to use them to differentiate depending on your students needs. It contains the following:Students need to put Carlsbad Caverns National Park on a map of New Mexico.Sheets for students to use to research Carlsbad Caverns National Park. (differentiated)-Location-
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2nd - 5th
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State Research Project Digital Template
Transform state research projects with this engaging Google Slides template! Are you looking for a new and engaging way for your students to complete their state research projects? Save your paper...students will LOVE this easy to use Google Slides template that works for ANY state!This resource includes 10 Editable Google Slides with: Fixed background graphics -- no accidental deleting Pre-made text boxes -- students just tap and type Linked side tabs for easy presentation navigationYou and/or
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2nd - 6th
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Denali National Park Bundle
Share the love of our National Parks with your students! This is a 47 page unit that you can use to complete a research project on Denali National Park in Alaska. There are many activities to choose from and you will be able to use them to differentiate depending on your students needs. It is a great way to integrate reading, writing, and social studies!It contains the following:Students need to put Denali National Park on a map of Alaska.Sheets for students to use to research Denali National Pa
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2nd - 5th
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Everglades National Park Bundle
Share the love of our National Parks with your students! This is a 47 page unit that you can use to complete a research project on Everglades National Park in Florida. There are many activities to choose from and you will be able to use them to differentiate depending on your students needs. It contains the following:Students need to put Everglades National Park on a map of Florida.Sheets for students to use to research Everglades National Park. (differentiated)-Location-Date Established-Size-De
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2nd - 5th
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