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2nd grade End of Year social studies resources for Microsoft OneDrive and for ESL-EFL-ELL

Preview of End of Year Awards Digital Class Superlatives and Voting Most Likely To Google

End of Year Awards Digital Class Superlatives and Voting Most Likely To Google

The end of the year is the perfect time to highlight students' strengths using "Most Likely To" kids' choice awards. The awards are amazing with or without student voting; student voting is optional. If you decide to go the route of student voting, students first vote on who is Most Likely To using Google Slides, PowerPoint, or Jamboards. Each comes ready with a title, directions, a page to add a class list, and Most Likely To slides with preloaded stickies. There are a total of 35 Most Likely
Preview of Restate the Question: Sentence Writing for the Google Classroom

Restate the Question: Sentence Writing for the Google Classroom

Works well for Distance Learning! Students will practice writing complete sentences by restating the question. This interactive digital resource in Google Slides drag words from the question to create answers. Then students type their own answer stems. Two versions are available for differentiation. This resource contains:→ a teacher download with tips and instructions.→ a Google Slides resource for each of your students (two versions for differentiation)→ two answer key slide decksPage 1: Titl
Preview of Digital RTI / Letter of the Week ( Google Classroom, Kindergarten)

Digital RTI / Letter of the Week ( Google Classroom, Kindergarten)

Created by
The Paisley Owl
Paperless, no-prep, independent RTI activities for letters A-Z (recognition and letter sounds). Includes SEVEN activities for every letter! Audio is included for the letter introduction page. Files are split up by letter so that you can easily assign one letter at a time to students. Check out the preview for a closer look at what is included. You can also download a free sample by clicking here! (letter s) ! This price WON'T LAST This is currently set at a lower price while it is a
Preview of Descriptive Paragraph Writing for the Google Classroom Respond to a Picture

Descriptive Paragraph Writing for the Google Classroom Respond to a Picture

Works well for Distance Learning! Students write a correct complete informational paragraph while responding to picture prompts. This digital descriptive writing resource in Google Slides guides students through the writing process while they look at full color photographs.This resource contains:*a teacher download with tips and instructions.This download contains two simple printable pages for error analysis and small group intervention planning.*a Google Form for assessment *a Google Slides r
Preview of Opinion Writing: Paragraph Writing for the Digital Classroom

Opinion Writing: Paragraph Writing for the Digital Classroom

This Google Slides Resource works well for Distance Learning. Digital graphic organizers take students through the process of writing an opinion paragraph. The opinion writing prompts are organized into 5 Google Slide Decks. One deck has a blank for the prompt allowing you to edit the prompt to be anything you'd like.This resource contains:*a teacher PDF download with a link to click for the digital resource*a digital teacher's manual in Google Classroom*5 Google Slides resources for each of y
Preview of Start Your Own Business Mini-Project (Digital + Printable)

Start Your Own Business Mini-Project (Digital + Printable)

Guide your class through their very own startup! Each year, my class comes up with their own "business" to raise money for a charity. This mini-project template guides them through the process! This goes very well with a unit on goods and services or buyers and sellers. Assign to groups, individually, or even complete whole-class. Compliments Benchmark Advance Unit 9 theme.What’s Included:A PowerPoint version for Microsoft Teams usersA Google Slides version for Google users (the link is provided
Preview of Leap Year PowerPoint of Fun Facts

Leap Year PowerPoint of Fun Facts

Created by
HappyEdugator
Leap Year PowerPoint. Facts and fun on Leap Year. 2028 is a leap year! Animated. Answers questions many kids have about leap year. Slides include: What is Leap Year? When does Leap Year Happen? When do we add the extra day? Why do we have Leap Year? When was the first Leap Year? What calendar do we use today? Funny Leap Year tradition, and more. The last slide is a partner activity the kids can do that is related to leap year and February 29. Use PowerPoints like this in Zoom for videoconferenc
Preview of Earth Day Activities | Digital Earth Day Activities

Earth Day Activities | Digital Earth Day Activities

This NO PREP digital and interactive resource will help your students learn all about Earth Day and how we can help the Earth! These Earth Day activities will not only have your students learning the importance of caring for our Earth, they’ll also be learning about recycling, reducing, and renewable energy.If you're looking Earth Day digital activities, look no further. This Google Slides™ resource has over 20 pages full of fun and engaging activities to help your students become Earth Day scho
Preview of Maps, Continents, and Communities Digital Unit | Google Slides

Maps, Continents, and Communities Digital Unit | Google Slides

Do you need exciting and engaging social studies materials to teach maps, communities, and continents? This digital unit has tons of activities, reading informational text passages, and digital interactive notebook options that your students can do! It covers locating on places on maps and globes their local community and the USA, the seven continents, and the four oceans. They also practice constructing/reading a simple map, using cardinal directions and map symbols. Lastly, they'll compare and
Preview of Presidents Day Digital Activities | Google Slides™

Presidents Day Digital Activities | Google Slides™

These digital activities will help your students learn all about the Executive Branch, as well as George Washington and Abraham Lincoln on Presidents Day! The they are all PAPERLESS and DIGITAL! You can share with your class using Google Classroom™, Google Slides™ or via Microsoft OneDrive™. You can even use these with SeeSaw and PicCollage too. It includes:-Various graphic organizers-Writing prompts -Washington reading passage-Lincoln reading passage-Comprehension activities and questions-KWL c
Preview of End of Year Activities Letter to Next Years Student

End of Year Activities Letter to Next Years Student

Engage your students at the end of this year AND at the beginning of next year. This year, students write a letter that you can give to your incoming students next year. Differentiation and checklist included in both color and black and white as well as some fun summer goal setting and coloring pages freebies! You receive three versions of this resource: Google Slides, PowerPoint and PDF. Please watch the preview video to see if this resource is right for you. Happy Teaching!This Product Contain
Preview of Respond to a Picture Prompt PETS Sentence Writing Google Classroom

Respond to a Picture Prompt PETS Sentence Writing Google Classroom

Works well for Distance Learning! Students write a correct complete sentence while responding to picture prompts. This digital resource in Google Slides let's students look at full color photographs while responding.The pictures in this resource focus on pets like cats, dogs, birds, turtles, bunnies, and fish.This resource contains:•a teacher download with tips and instructions.This download contains two simple printable pages for error analysis and small group intervention planning.•a Google F
Preview of Continents and Oceans Geography Interactive PowerPoint and Mini Book with Easel

Continents and Oceans Geography Interactive PowerPoint and Mini Book with Easel

Created by
HappyEdugator
Continents and Oceans PowerPoint. Useful for studying the seven continents of the Earth and the five oceans in your geography or Social Studies classes. Includes examples of some major features of each continent of the world and some animals that are unique to each. Students will also see a visual about the equator and the hemispheres of the planet. Great supplemental activity for Earth Day, too. Has l interactive review slides and a printable for students to follow along. There are two Easel As
Preview of Bundle High Frequency Words Flashcards Bilingual English Spanish & English Only

Bundle High Frequency Words Flashcards Bilingual English Spanish & English Only

Created by
EL Friendly
This bundle includes 300 high-frequency word flashcards that are easy to prepare, fun to use, and easy on your wallet. Plus, you can easily personalize them by assembling them into word rings for individualized practice at home and at school. These flashcards are a great strategy to help your English Learners build reading and writing skills. Beginning language learners need an effective strategy for decoding and understanding unknown words, and being familiar with high-frequency English words i
Preview of Ellis Island PowerPoint - Vocabulary for Understanding Immigration

Ellis Island PowerPoint - Vocabulary for Understanding Immigration

Created by
HappyEdugator
Teaching the history of Ellis Island requires giving students good background information and vocabulary. This Ellis Island PowerPoint has 17 vocabulary words essential to understanding immigrants and Ellis Island. Includes vocabulary slides, quick activities, and a vocabulary review activity at the end. Century Gothic font. to make it easy to read. Includes digital worksheets in PowerPoint for students to create sentences with their vocabulary words. Words included are: Ellis Island, Immigrant,
Preview of End of Year Memory Book End of the Year Activities Digital and Printable Google

End of Year Memory Book End of the Year Activities Digital and Printable Google

This FUN digital and printable Memory Book that is perfect for grades 2-5! There is an interactive digital version with digital signatures AND a black and white printable version. The Memory Book includes the following: a Title Page that can be customized with titles for grades K-7; 5 Pages for Class Pictures; 2 versions of a Teacher's Page (one with a photo and one without); A Letter from My Teacher; What I Love About My Teacher; Top 10 List from the Year; I Rocked At; 3 Things I'll Miss; 1 Th
Preview of Write Descriptive Paragraph BUNDLE for the Google Classroom

Write Descriptive Paragraph BUNDLE for the Google Classroom

First, teach your students how to write a clear descriptive paragraph with Introduction to Writing a Descriptive Paragraph. Then, students will be able to practice regularly or as a bell ringer with Descriptive Paragraph Writing Respond to a Picture prompt. These are Google Slides resources. Check out each resource for previews and more details.
Preview of Growth Mindset Interview an Adult Digital Resource and Printable

Growth Mindset Interview an Adult Digital Resource and Printable

This FUN writing activity is designed to provide students with real-life examples of Growth Mindset through meaningful conversations! You receive three versions of this resource: Google Slides, PowerPoint and PDF. This resource can be printed using the black and white version or completed digitally by typing directly on the Google Slides or PowerPoint. Watch the preview video to see if this resource is right for you.Interview an Adult, Focus on Growth Mindset:"In a Growth Mindset, people believ
Preview of Christmas Around the World PDF and Digital

Christmas Around the World PDF and Digital

Created by
ChalkStar
This Christmas Around the World bundle, PDF and Google Slides, is perfect for distance learning, in the classroom, and with hybrid learning. The digital component is a brand new resource, not the PDF converted to Google Slides. You will get the informational texts digitally with all new digital jigsaw puzzles, digital match games, digital word searches, and more! Games can be played online, on the slides, or even printed. I have included easy to follow directions for the crafts. Families will be
Preview of Martin Luther King, Jr. Activities | MLK (Google Slides™ )

Martin Luther King, Jr. Activities | MLK (Google Slides™ )

This non-fiction digital interactive notebook and activities will help your students learn about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The coolest part is that it is all PAPERLESS and DIGITAL! Share with your class using Google Classroom™, Google Slides™ or via Microsoft OneDrive™. You can even use these with SeeSaw and PicCollage!It includes:-Various graphic organizers-Writing prompts -1 Martin Luther King, Jr. Reading passage-Comprehension activities and questions-KWL chart-Ways to build pea
Preview of Respond to a Picture Prompt MAMMALS Sentence Writing for the Google Classroom

Respond to a Picture Prompt MAMMALS Sentence Writing for the Google Classroom

Works well for Distance Learning! Students write a correct complete sentence while responding to picture prompts. This digital resource in Google Slides let's students look at full color photographs while responding.The pictures in this resource focus on mammals like bears, giraffes, and zebras.This resource contains:•a teacher download with tips and instructions.This download contains two simple printable pages for error analysis and small group intervention planning.•a Google Form for assessm
Preview of Year Long Digital Social Studies + Science Activities | Includes Holidays

Year Long Digital Social Studies + Science Activities | Includes Holidays

Looking for an engaging way to teach social studies using Google Slides? These 30 Year Long Digital Google Slides™ Activities are the perfect way to assess student learning in multiple ways and are differentiated to fit your classroom needs. I love using these Google Slides digital activities because they require NO prep and your students will enjoy learning all about the science and social studies topics!If you're looking for no-prep activities, my 30 Year Long Digital Google Slides™ Activities
Preview of Christmas Around the World Christmas Craft Lap Book and Digital Activities

Christmas Around the World Christmas Craft Lap Book and Digital Activities

Created by
The Write Stuff
This Christmas Around the World bundle with help you teach important informational reading skills and comprehension as well as story, opinion writing, and math. It is full of short information pieces that will guide your students to learn about different cultures around the world and how they celebrate the season.Students can showcase their learning about different countries through research writing, creating a lap book (everything is included), or using the digital version.★DIGITAL★ version of
Preview of Dia de los Muertos | Dia de Muertos | Day of the Dead

Dia de los Muertos | Dia de Muertos | Day of the Dead

Do you need exciting and engaging social studies materials to teach about Dia de los Muertos/Dia de Muertos/Day of the Dead? This digital unit has tons of activities, reading informational text passages, and digital interactive notebook options that your students can do. This Dia de los Muertos unit contains:-KWL chart-inquiry chart-various graphic organizers -compare and contrast holidays to Dia de los Muertos-informational text passage -comprehension activity-fill in the blank activity-safesh
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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.

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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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What types of social studies lessons are available on TPT?

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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Educators can save time preparing history lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for social studies resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of social studies lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.