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Free 2nd grade social studies flash cards

Preview of SUPER Flags pack!

SUPER Flags pack!

In this pack, you will find resources to engage your students on the learning of the most important countries, sorting by continents: America (EEUU, Canada, Brazil, Mexico), Europe (UK, Spain, France, Germany, Russia), Africa (South Africa, Morocco, Egypt, Cameroon), Asia (Japan, China, India, South Korea), Oceania (New Zeland, Australia) This pack includes: - Flash cards - Posters (Countries sorting by Continents; Colored and B&W) - Stickers (flag, map and heart) I hope that this resourc
Preview of Map and Globe Word Wall Vocabulary Cards - geography FREEBIE!

Map and Globe Word Wall Vocabulary Cards - geography FREEBIE!

There are 50 map and globe word wall vocabulary cards included in this freebie pack. Words included:atlas, cartographer, compass rose, north, south, east, west, northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest, cardinal, intermediate, globe, northern hemisphere, southern hemisphere, eastern hemispere, western hemisphere, longitude, latitude, grid, coordinates, equator, prime meridian, axis, 0 degrees, scale, key, legend, symbols, North Pole, and South Pole and more. I also included 12 types of maps,
Preview of Continents Trading Cards and Word Wall Posters

Continents Trading Cards and Word Wall Posters

Created by
Mr Elementary
Continents Trading Cards! This is a set of 8 continents trading cards that you can use with your students when teaching social studies and geography. I created them to look like trading cards and my students LOVE using them! Also included is a Google Slides digital format.This set includes:• An interactive, self-correcting activity for Google Slides.• 8 continents cards with the name and a picture on the front. On the back is information about each continents’ relative size, number of countries,
Preview of FREE European Explorer Printables

FREE European Explorer Printables

In this freebie, you will find five European Explorer printable information cards for your students to use and study from (John Cabot, Giovanni da Verrazzano, Jacques Cartier, Samuel de Champlain, and Henry Hudson) and two pages of outline notes I used as background information from a 3rd grade social studies text. The 3AM Teacher Graphics and Kevin and Amanda fonts enhance this freebie to give it just the right touch. Hope you find this product useful!!
Preview of Rules and Laws Sort

Rules and Laws Sort

Created by
Kelly Hunter
Students cut and sort the rules and laws under the headings with realistic scenarios. I don't have an answer key with this, but the students should be taught that rules are guidelines we SHOULD follow to stay safe and happy - while- laws are rules that we MUST follow to stay safe and happy.
Preview of American Symbols Flashcards

American Symbols Flashcards

Created by
Learning Ahoy
These cards can be used as a matching game, flash cards, vocabulary cards, etc. to review or introduce American Symbols. Symbols included are: American Flag, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Washington Monument, White House, Bald Eagle, Liberty Bell & Statue of Liberty. Great for President's Day! Looking for more products like this? Check these out! Happy Grams (Freebie!) Oh Turkey!: A letter recognition game Thank you for you interest in this item. I love feedback! Visit my b
Preview of Landforms & Bodies of Water Flashcards, Notes, & Assignment

Landforms & Bodies of Water Flashcards, Notes, & Assignment

Created by
Nikita Stephens
Includes:*Landform & Bodies of Water notes (2 pages)*Landform & Bodies of Water notes with no pictures (2 pages)*20 Landform & Bodies of Water flashcards, pictures only (5 pages)*20 Landform & Bodies of Water flashcards, pictures & definitions (5 pages)*Landform Island instructions and checklist (1 page)The note sheet gives the name of each feature, a definition, and a picture. I give students this note sheet to use as a reference when completing the Landform Island assignmen
Preview of Citizen and Community Vocab Sign and Good Citizen Award

Citizen and Community Vocab Sign and Good Citizen Award

This file includes half sheet sized "Citizen" and "Community" definition signs with pictures, and a "I Am A Good Citizen" award that can be printed 2 per sheet. Clip art came from www.scrappindoodles.com and frame is available at http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-Frames-and-Borders
Preview of Continent Three-Part Cards, Montessori World Study

Continent Three-Part Cards, Montessori World Study

Just in time for Earth Day! Here's a freebie to help your little ones study our world. These cards will help your child explore the seven continents. This simple set includes fourteen cards, two for each continent. The continent colors are designed to match your Montessori continent puzzle material.I have continents coloring pages, too! They are a wonderful extension for this work. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/ALL-7-Continents-Globe-Coloring-Pages-Montessori-World-Study-3761948Hav
Preview of 50 US STATES and US REGIONS. Freebie.

50 US STATES and US REGIONS. Freebie.

Created by
ScholarPacks
253 50US/FREEBIE-A freebie to check it out my resources to study the US states, capitals, and regions throughout the entire school year with lots of activities, using their research skills.This packet is a collaboration with artist Ron Leishman. Toons are created by Ron Leishman. Other cliparts are created by TpT authors : maps by Dancing Crayon Designs(Alabama) ... Fast Facts, Word searches, Crosswords, Unscrambles, Fill in , Label... Activities B&W are included.THE BIG PACKET 50 US States
Preview of Nature of the Continents Sorting Activity

Nature of the Continents Sorting Activity

The material consists of series of cards showing beautiful places around the world. Each card contains a small map of the continent and there is a name of the country on the back.There are 28 cards in the material, 4 pictures with wonderful places for each continent.The file includes instruction with presentation for using the material.For more information about materials and ways of using it you can read in my post, Expanding the Child's horizons part 5: Raising open-minded ChildHave you alrea
Preview of December Feast Day Catholic Saint Poster - Saint Nicholas of Myra

December Feast Day Catholic Saint Poster - Saint Nicholas of Myra

Created by
Catholic Cutie
December Feast Day Catholic Saint - Saint Nicholas of Myra This 1 page free color Poster is a great visual to promote learning about the Catholic Saints. This is a wonderful lesson on the "True Santa Claus." During this time of Advent and Christmas, examining the life of such selfless Saint would be a great lesson for the coming Holidays! - December 6th Feast Day! This is the latest addition to my Free Feast Day Posters! My goal is to Create products around 1 Saint a Month, so keep following
Preview of Picture Vocabulary Cards - Pilgrims

Picture Vocabulary Cards - Pilgrims

Created by
Fun for Learning
These Picture It! vocabulary cards can help you meet the needs of a diverse set of learners without sacrificing rigor! These Pilgrim-themed picture vocabulary scards were intentionally designed to span a variety of age and developmental levels rather than correspond to curriculum standards for a specific grade. They are appropriate for students with learning disabilities, students with autism and/or intellectual disabilities, students who are learning English (ESL, ELL, EFL), and students in pri
Preview of Black History Fact Cards

Black History Fact Cards

Created by
School House Rap
Ways to Use Fact Cards Concentration Make two copies of the sheets with pictures and have students play a game of memory. Matching Match the picture of the famous African-American to the correct fact. Quick Fun Fact Read the fact card each day. Bulletin Board/Door Display Display them in the hallway or on your door to be enjoyed by all. Let's Connect Instagram https://www.instagram.com/school_house_rap/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/schoolhouserap/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.co
Preview of Community Helpers Flashcards

Community Helpers Flashcards

Created by
Mia Soliz
Community Helper documents that could be used for flashcards or classroom decor. Includes: firefighter, police officer, doctor, veterinarian, teacher, dentist, crossing guard, mail carrier, chef and construction worker.
Preview of Duck for President

Duck for President

Classroom worksheets and resources for the book Duck for President. The packet includes sequencing cards, vocabulary cards, comprehension questions, classroom jobs for a mock election, and a voter registration sheet. This is a great activity for helping students to understand the process and vocabulary of an election.
Preview of Picture Vocabulary Cards for Special Education - Free Editable Templates!

Picture Vocabulary Cards for Special Education - Free Editable Templates!

Created by
Fun for Learning
Move beyond flashcards & pocketchart activities with this free guide to using picture vocabulary cards in multi-age classrooms! This guide was designed to go along with my Picture It! resources for science and social studies (see bottom of page), but its' suggestions and templates can easily be adapted to whatever picture vocabulary cards you already have in your classroom. Contents: Suggestions and picture examples for using picture vocabulary cards in: - Whole & small group instruct
Preview of Elections: Vocabulary Receptive/Expressive Language Game

Elections: Vocabulary Receptive/Expressive Language Game

This election vocabulary packet is developed to target expressive and receptive use of election vocabulary terms. This set is 9 pages in length. It focuses on 14 election and government vocabulary words.Students use the 'Electionary' (such a cute term! borrowed it from Time or Kids). Go over the new terms with the students. Use drawing, modeling and acting to make the terms more concrete. In the first game, receptive comprehension of the vocabulary is targeted. Each game card has a sentence wit
Preview of Continents Learning Pack

Continents Learning Pack

The Seven Continents of the World! This learning pack will help your kids to learn the continents in a fun and easy way. Watch the full video on how you could use this tool here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kl1UBlMFANQ I'd love to hear from you if you download this learning pack. Please leave a feedback, you earn TpT points that way. Don't forget to follow me also to receive updates on sales and new products. Thank you! Phoebe
Preview of Ukraine Information Activity Montessori 2-part Cards Country Study

Ukraine Information Activity Montessori 2-part Cards Country Study

These cards will help your children to explore and know more about the country of Ukraine! They can be used during your Europe continent study or geography lessons.The material consists of:- 16 picture word cards- 16 discription+word cardsHave you already downloaded my awesome FREEBIES?✔ Words Classification Cards✔ Ukrainian Pysanka Matching ✔ Days of the Week Cards✔ My Cosmic Address Cards✔ Collection of FREE Vintage Biology Prints for Your Classroom✔ Beautiful Places on Earth Cards✔ Big and S
Preview of October Feast Day Catholic Saint Poster - Saint Francis of Assisi

October Feast Day Catholic Saint Poster - Saint Francis of Assisi

Created by
Catholic Cutie
October Feast Day Catholic Saint- Saint Francis of Assisi This 1 page free color Poster is a great visual to promote learning about the Catholic Saints. - October 4th Feast Day! This is my second Free October Feast Day Saint Poster, in a plan of many to come!! Hoping to create at least one free poster a month! so keep following and checking into my store @ Catholic Cutie!!! These Posters would be great to laminate, and save on a ring as flashcards! A simple hands on visual for all! If you w
Preview of Black History Month Fact #8 Character Education Activity Resource

Black History Month Fact #8 Character Education Activity Resource

Black History Month resource from the Character Corner character education activities of Sweet Sadie Mae, to help teachers discuss Black History in the classroom. ©2013 Lee Holmes, All Rights Reserved Please do not post online, if you would like to share this resource, feel free to link to this page or direct the recipient to this page for download. Thank you,
Preview of Did You Know, Black History Month Fact #1 Character Education Activity Resource

Did You Know, Black History Month Fact #1 Character Education Activity Resource

Black History Month resource from the character education trait activities for kids from Sweet Sadie Mae, to help teachers discuss Black History in the classroom. ©2013 Lee Holmes, All Rights Reserved Please do not post online, if you would like to share this resource, feel free to link to this page or direct the recipient to this page for download. Thank you,
Preview of Registration Idea: Hello in Different Languages

Registration Idea: Hello in Different Languages

Printable flashcards to add variety to your morning registration routine by providing a mini geography, language and culture lesson. The cards are designed to stimulate discussion of language and culture. Each card contains: - 'Hello' in another language - The name of the language - The countries in which the language is spoken - The flag of one of the countries in which the language is spoken - A picture of one of the countries in which the language is spoken I have used these cards with a ra
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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.

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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
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  • Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities

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