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Social studies Common Core RF.2.4a resources
1st & 2nd Grade Social Studies CURRICULUM Bundle- (14 Resources in One)
This 297-page First and Second Grade Social Studies Curriculum Bundle includes 12 comprehensive units, an interactive Social Studies Journal, and a complete set of foldables that are engaging and rigorous for your students! The units cover all main first and second grade Social Studies concepts and are complete with reading comprehensions, graphic organizers, writing activities, student booklets, colorful posters and so much more! The Social Studies Journal and Foldable Set were recently adde
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1st - 2nd
Famous People Biographies Text Evidence Passages Set 1
**Updated March 2020 to include a digital version of each student passage. This is a Google Slides presentation.**This is a set of 15 close reading passages. Each text evidence reading passage has three questions for students to mark the text. There is also an extended response question for students to answer on the back of their worksheet. Each passage is about a famous person in history. People included:Martin Luther King Jr.Clara BartonSally RideLeonardo da VinciJane GoodallStephen HawkingG
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in: Famous People Biographies Close Reading Text Evidence Passages Bundles
50 State Activity Pages
50 State Activity Pages to help your students learn how to map the location, capital, nickname, state flower, state bird, landmarks, and abbreviations of each state! Designed for multiple ages, K-5, and abilities, your students will write key details about each of the 50 states while exercising important skills such as writing, drawing, researching facts, and mapping each state of the union. These fun-filled, hands-on worksheets include no-prep journal pages and cover multiple subjects such as g
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K - 5th
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Also included in: U.S.A. Activity Bundle: 50 State Teaching Resources
Famous People Biographies Close Reading Text Evidence Passages Bundles
Each text evidence reading passage has three questions for students to mark the text. There is also an extended response question for students to answer on the back of their worksheet. Each passage is about a famous person in history. This is both sets of my close reading passages. Each set has 15 passages for a total of 30 passages. Set 1:Martin Luther King Jr.Clara BartonSally RideLeonardo da VinciJane GoodallStephen HawkingGeorge WashingtonAbraham LincolnThomas JeffersonAlexander Graham
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2nd - 3rd
Pledge of Allegiance Activities and Worksheets - Emergent Readers
This easy-to-use resource can be used in your distance learning and will help your Kindergarten, 1st, or 2nd-grade students to understand the Pledge of Allegiance! Printables included are great for back-to-school or any patriotic holiday. Labor Day, Flag Day, Constitution Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Presidents Day, 9/11, or anytime you are talking about the American flag. Students have FUN with this packet!Teachers are saying: "This helped my students so much! Having so many different activ
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Social Studies Activities Year-Long BUNDLE | Distance Learning
Patriotic Poems and Activities for Primary Grades
Need more time to teach Social Studies topics? Want to acknowledge and celebrate Patriotic holidays? These original poems can help you to celebrate National holidays and teach about Patriotism. You can use these poems to teach Social Studies concepts as you teach reading skills and strategies!The 11 original poems celebrate the United States of America. They are a great tool to supplement your Social Studies curriculum and to teach reading skills. The poems may be used as part of your Poem of
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Poem of the Week Bundle
Famous People Biographies Close Reading Text Evidence Passages Set 2
**Updated March 2020 to include a digital version of each student passage. This is a Google Slides presentation.**This is a set of 15 close reading passages. Each text evidence reading passage has three questions for students to mark the text. There is also an extended response question for students to answer on the back of their worksheet. Each passage is about a famous person in history. People included:Wright BrothersNeil ArmstrongChristopher ColumbusLewis and ClarkHarriet TubmanJackie Rob
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4th - 5th
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Also included in: Famous People Biographies Close Reading Text Evidence Passages Bundles
Legend of the Indian Paintbrush Native American Read Aloud Book Study Companion
The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush Read Aloud Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book by Tomie dePaola (book not included).This 52-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below : 52 Pages Total Include:1. Table of Contents2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 3. continued4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions 5. con
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2nd - 4th
I Can Statements 2nd Grade BUNDLE for North Carolina
***UPDATED 9/6/21*** This product includes North Carolina I Can Statements for 2nd Grade with NC Course of Study Math, NC Course of Study ELA, NC Essential Standards Science, and NC Essential Standards Social Studies. There are three different size options; full page, half page, and a third of a page; to best meet your needs! This product has a colorful option with a black chalkboard background, white lettering, and rainbow colored dots. It also includes a color-saving option with a white backgr
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2nd
Irma Rangel
Having a hard time finding content to teach Irma Rangel? Supplement your historical figures unit on Irma Rangel 2.4 (A) with these additional second grade printables. Anticipation Guide:Students will complete the anticipation guide before and after reading the Irma Rangel passage.Reading Passage:The reading passage provides information about legislators and how Irma Rangel was the first Mexican American, female legislator. The nonfiction passage is in a test prep format. True or False:True or F
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2nd
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Communities (Rural, Urban, Suburban): Digital for Google & Printable BUNDLE
Teach all about the Summer Olympics in social studies with your 1st-3rd grade students! This bundle includes all the digital and printable materials to teach about characteristics of each, interesting facts, targeted vocabulary and more, through digital and printable workbooks, PowerPoint presentations, graphic organizers, early finisher work and MORE - save 30% off list price with both units bundled together!170+ pages total are bundled together, including digital activities for Google and dist
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1st - 3rd
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Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension
Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit : A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain . (Book not included)Reading Level 4.6.This 38-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice: 39 Pages Total Include:1. TABLE OF CONTENTS2. 10
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2nd - 4th
Christmas Around the World Christmas Craft Lap Book and Digital Activities
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
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Christmas Around the World Bundle
The Mud Pony Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Rainbow Native American
The Mud Pony : A Reading Rainbow Book Study Companion Read Aloud Comprehension Packet with activities including quiz, sequencing, vocabulary, writing, and more, based on the book by Caron Lee Cohen (book not included). This 46-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice: 46 Pages Total Include:1. TABLE OF CONTENTS2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions
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2nd - 4th
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Pennsylvania Reading Passage Packet and Comprehension Printables
This resource is so easy to implement into your social studies or geography curriculum to teach about the state of Pennsylvania. It's a print and use resource, full of facts and interesting information about the Keystone State. The resource includes a full set of passages that can be combined to make a very attractive packet or mini text book, but the passages can also be used independently. To accompany the passages, there are reading comprehension activities and assessments for each topic w
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2nd - 4th
Also included in: Pennsylvania Reading Comprehension and Lap Book Bundle
American Heroes Close Reading & Opinion Writing
Teach Close Reading, Opinion Writing, & Social Studies all in one with this American Heroes topic. It has been updated for use during distance learning, and can be used for Presidents’ Day, Black History month, or any time of year. This download comes with 5 reading passages that can be used for Close Reading and note-taking/annotating. You can choose to either print pages with single spacing (save paper by copying onto one page) or double spacing (to leave space for students to make annotat
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: American Heroes Bundle: Close Reading, Writing, and Project
Black History Month Bulletin Board Biographies: African-American Hero Posters
Celebrate Black History Month by sharing the accomplishments of great African-American heroes. This resource contains ready-to-use no-prep biography pages for 36 different African-American men and women who made contributions to American History. Each page contains a photo (not a cartoon or clip art) of the historical figure, as well as a brief summary of his or her accomplishments. Photos capture the essence of the person and gives the student a more personal connection to their passion and lif
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1st - 4th
American Heroes Bundle: Close Reading, Writing, and Project
With this bundle you get all 3 of these American Heroes downloads:American Heroes Close Reading and Opinion Writing AssignmentAmerican Heroes Writing Paper for Final DraftsAmerican Heroes ProjectEach download is available to purchase separately, or bundle up here and save when you buy all 3!
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1st - 3rd
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Rosa Parks Activities for the Classroom
This Rosa Parks Activity Pack will be a great supplemental resource to use with your students. This no-prep activity book celebrates the life of Rosa Parks and honors her fight for peace, equality, and freedom. Reading comprehension is an important skill for students! This Rosa Parks resource will help students develop their comprehension skills. Just download, copy, and print this Rosa Parks activity book. You can use this resource during whole class instruction, as center activities, or dur
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Black History Month Classroom Activities
BUNDLE of Spanish READING Fluency INTERVENTIONS- 28 Nonfiction Passages
This bundle of four different sets of Spanish Reading Fluency Interventions will provide you with a toolkit of non-fiction texts that provide support and practice for your struggling readers in Spanish.The interventions are designed to improve word recognition and reading fluency. Each passage comes with 4 components:- flashcards that can be used to teach words and their syllables-syllables for students to cut and practice word building-the passage with images that encourage students to repeat
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1st - 3rd
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First Week of School Social Studies: Powerpoints / Handouts (Rules and Rights)
This is a 5-day complete lesson for a 45-minute daily social studies block for 2nd or 3rd grade. Included are lesson plans that you can copy and paste, one Powerpoint presentation per day, and the passages or handouts for each day. There is also a glossary page for students as they learn new vocabulary words. The Powerpoints guide you completely through each lesson and are full of discourse prompts and scenarios for students to discuss. There are passages and written response questions on d
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2nd - 3rd
Statue of Liberty Activities – National Symbols (American Symbols) Lesson
The Statue of Liberty is a Content-Based Interactive Notebook Mini Unit fostering Literacy in Social Studies for 1st-3rd grade students. We've included Nonfiction Informational Text, THREE Interactive Notebook Assignments, and a balanced mix of activities to teach about the history of the Statue of Liberty as one of our American Symbols:• Statue of Liberty COMPLETE Lesson – we supply all of the CONTENT!• Questions to assess Informational Text ComprehensionStudents will practice Functional Text
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1st - 3rd
Christmas Around the World || Greece || Reading Comprehension Packet
A 5-page Informational Text Study Reading Comprehension Booklet on how Christmas is celebrated in Greece- the Greek traditions, food and culture. 9 Questions with themed answer sheet and covers included. Suitable for grades 2-4. PDF & PPT versions.This workbook is perfect for levelling up your children's reading skills, text retrieval, and inference ability whilst gearing up to celebrate Christmas. Introduce your class to how Christmas is celebrated around the world, showing them different b
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2nd - 4th
Also included in: Christmas Around The World || 9 Countries || 50 PAGE GIANT BUNDLE!
Hawaii || US States || Information Text Close Reading Comprehension
Explore the US state of Hawaii with this 8-page Guided Close Reading Informational Text Study! History, Maui, Mauna Loa, The Big Island, Key Dates, Culture & Geography. 15 Questions with answering sheets included. PDF & PPT. Clip art & Fonts included.⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚ Eventually part of a full US States Close Reading Unit ˚୨୧⋆｡˚ ⋆This workbook is perfect for teachers who want to:✎ Engage your students in learning about US states✎ Celebrate the distinct histories, landmarks and cultures in a s
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2nd - 5th
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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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