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2nd grade social studies teacher tools

Preview of 2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Bundle

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
Preview of KIDS COPING SKILLS! Stress Management Social Emotional Lesson + SEL Activities

KIDS COPING SKILLS! Stress Management Social Emotional Lesson + SEL Activities

Teach your students effective self-regulation strategies with this engaging social emotional learning activity and stress management coping skills lesson. Filled with awesome visual supports, this SEL coping tools toolbox helps children identify healthy calming tools to manage uncomfortable feelings. When children build their emotional regulation toolbox, they learn how to manage stress more effectively. A less stressed out brain means a child who is more ready to learn, focus in class, get al
Preview of Lesson Plan Templates Editable Weekly Digital Printable | PPT Google Slides PDF

Lesson Plan Templates Editable Weekly Digital Printable | PPT Google Slides PDF

Created by
The Sassy Apple
Revamp your planning with these fun and editable lesson plan templates! These eye-catching lesson plan designs include options for adding text, links, or screenshots of activities or books you'd like to have in your plans. This resource is a .zip file that includes the following:☑️Editable PowerPoint to type your own text with the option to delete any unwanted text boxes☑️PDF file to print without text boxes and handwrite your own lesson plans☑️Editable PowerPoint to ADJUST and/or ADD rows and c
Preview of Ontario Learning Skills Report Card Comments

Ontario Learning Skills Report Card Comments

Created by
2 SMART Chicks
*NEWLY UPDATED OCTOBER 2020 to include Virtual Learning and Covid-19 Comments*Completing the learning skills portion of the Ontario report card has never been easier! Make this normally time-consuming task a breeze with our Ontario Learning Skills Report Card Comments! This product contains the following helpful resources for each of the 6 learning skills (Responsibility, Organization, Independent Work, Collaboration, Initiative and Self-Regulation):• Progress Report Card Rubric & Next Steps
Preview of Economics Unit Goods & Services Producers & Consumers Supply & Demand Activities

Economics Unit Goods & Services Producers & Consumers Supply & Demand Activities

Say goodbye to lesson planning stress with this short introductory unit that makes teaching AND learning economics a breeze! This engaging resource is designed to make teaching economics easy, fun, and incredibly effective! Your students will learn about the basic economic concepts of money, wants and needs, goods and services, producers and consumers, and supply and demand.FIVE days of engaging lesson plans with possible extension activities are included. All text and activities are included,
Preview of Social Studies Lessons | PowerPoint & Google Slides | BUNDLE

Social Studies Lessons | PowerPoint & Google Slides | BUNDLE

Created by
Sarah Gardner
It's so hard to squeeze dedicated social studies lessons into our already jam-packed schedules. These short, no-prep, paperless mini-lessons will help you facilitate deep conversations about important topics. Bite-Size Social Studies is perfect for distance learning or remote learning. A paperless, no-prep, narrated version of these lessons will be added, so even the youngest students can learn independently. Send the files home via your chosen platform (Google Classroom, SeeSaw, etc).Each slide
Preview of Landforms & Map Skills Unit BUNDLE

Landforms & Map Skills Unit BUNDLE

Make learning about geography come to life with this landforms and map skills bundle unit for young learners! Your students will have the opportunity to explore the landforms that shape our Earth, as well as beginning map skills. This bundle contains a variety of printables, projects, crafts, and much more. Also available in...Landforms and Map Skills DIGITAL BundleLandforms and Map Skills PRINT & DIGITAL Mega BundleLANDFORMS pack includes:Recommended book list Landforms posters (landform, b
Preview of Christmas Around the World Scrapbook

Christmas Around the World Scrapbook

Created by
Sarah Cooley
A TpT TOP SELLER!!!! Take your students on a magical trip aboard Christmas Airlines to learn about Christmas in other countries! This interactive Christmas Around the World Scrapbook is a creative way to track student learning, and is a wonderful keepsake! This 63 page packet comes with a student scrapbook, Christmas Airlines plane boarding passes, passports and passport stamps for the journey, a teacher's guide with suggestions for books to read on your trip, food ideas, and fun crafts for eac
Preview of Grade 2 Ontario Report Card Comments

Grade 2 Ontario Report Card Comments

Created by
2 SMART Chicks
***NOW UPDATED WITH 2023 LANGUAGE & SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM***Completing the subject area portions of the Grade 2 Ontario report card has never been easier! Make this normally time-consuming task a breeze with our Grade 2 Ontario Report Card Comments! This product contains the following helpful resources:• Language (Oral Communication; Reading; Writing; Media Literacy) Report Card Rubric & Next Steps• Math (Number; Spatial Sense; Algebra; Data; Financial Literacy) Report Card Rubric &a
Preview of Christmas Around The World - Holidays Around The World

Christmas Around The World - Holidays Around The World

Pack your bags for Christmas Around The World! Students will travel to 8 countries and learn all about holiday traditions from around the world. Engage your students with this exciting Christmas Around The World unit, complete with detailed lesson plans, reading passages, text based questions, passport, stamps, suitcase, souvenir crafts, and more! This Top 10 Best Seller is a complete Social Studies & ELA Unit that will teach students about celebrations in America, Canada, Spain, Germany, It
Preview of Lesson Plan Template & Teacher Planner |  Editable Digital Teacher Planner

Lesson Plan Template & Teacher Planner | Editable Digital Teacher Planner

Use this cute and easy lesson planner, available to edit on Google Slides and PowerPoint, that is all set for the new school year to plan your daily activities for your classroom. Simply print and put into a binder and you've got your lesson planner set for the year! It comes with 8 different layout options to best fit your needs. Please note, this is a two page layout. The best part about this teacher binder is that it editable on PowerPoint AND Google Slides! You can either print and write in
Preview of American Symbols- Interactive Informational Book, Posters, and More!

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
Preview of Opinion Writing 2nd Grade 3rd Graphic Organizer Minilessons Prompts PowerPoint

Opinion Writing 2nd Grade 3rd Graphic Organizer Minilessons Prompts PowerPoint

Teaching opinion writing can be tricky but this comprehensive unit takes you and your students step by step through the process from basic opinion writing to adding enhancing features. This 2nd and 3rd Grade Writing unit includes:Scripted minilessonsPowerPoint presentation that lines up with unit- NEW AS OF January 2022Writing promptsAnchor ChartsWriter's Scaffolded ChecklistsWriting samplesAssorted writing papersGraphic organizers for each topic Blanks for different topics (complete break
Preview of Me on the Map Flip Book - Map Skills Geography Activity

Me on the Map Flip Book - Map Skills Geography Activity

This Me on the Map flip book is the perfect easy-prep project to accompany the book Me on the Map by Joan Sweeney or any beginner map study. Students will identify the planet, continent, country, state, and city or town they live in and begin to understand the relative sizes of each.Prep is simple! Copy a set of the included booklet pages for each student. Students write in the missing words, cut out each semi-circles, and stack them from smallest to largest. Staple the top to complete the fl
Preview of Morning Slides for Google Slides or PPT | Early Finisher | Must-Do / May-Do

Morning Slides for Google Slides or PPT | Early Finisher | Must-Do / May-Do

Created by
Miss West Best
About This Resource:-Multiple different styles to choose from for your morning greeting slideshow-Must-Do/May-Do slides included-Early finisher slides included-Available in Google Slides (preferred) + Powerpoint-Parts of this resource are editable to add in your daily informationI recommend using the Google Slides version of this resource. I have incorporated the Google extension, Slides Timer, which automatically updates the date and time for you in addition to adding in simplistic timers and c
Preview of Bucket Filling Filler Activities, Craft, Bulletin Board for Classroom Management

Bucket Filling Filler Activities, Craft, Bulletin Board for Classroom Management

Created by
Just Reed
Need to find a better method for classroom management? Try this Bucket Filling Packet of Worksheets, Crafts, and Activities that's been used in over 8,000 classrooms of Bucket Fillers to develop Social-Emotional Skills.After implementing these Bucket Filler activities, watch your classroom climate become positive, and see student behavior improve dramatically! Keep reading to find out more about this complete Bucket Filling toolkit! Take a peek at what is included when you download the PREVIEW
Preview of Conflict Resolution Problem-Solving Skills SEL Lessons for Lower Elementary

Conflict Resolution Problem-Solving Skills SEL Lessons for Lower Elementary

This resource is a complete unit for helping lower elementary students learn and master conflict resolution strategies. It will help develop a more positive and peaceful class culture – and develop these problem solving skills crucial for our students’ lives!You can use just the slideshows for completely no-prep lessons, or you can use the coloring sheets or mini-book as extensions. The lessons are interactive with several opportunities for students to practice the skill you’re teaching.This isn
Preview of The Back to School Bundle! | Google Slides and Printable Activities

The Back to School Bundle! | Google Slides and Printable Activities

The Back to School Bundle has everything you need for the first days of school to help you start the year strong with your students!! I've put together everything I do with my own students to start the year and made it easily accessible for any classroom to enjoy! Fun, engaging, and simple activities are provided for you to make your Back to School process stress free!*Note: these resources were all used and enjoyed by my 2nd grade students. The materials of this work can be adapted to fit 1st-5
Preview of 2nd Grade Social Studies Full Year Curriculum | Worksheets Lesson Plans Quizzes

2nd Grade Social Studies Full Year Curriculum | Worksheets Lesson Plans Quizzes

Everything you need for teaching 2nd or 3rd grade social studies curriculum all in one convenient bundle! This 2nd Grade Social Studies Bundle (also works well for 3rd grade) is packed with lesson plans, worksheets, activities, foldables, vocabulary, quizzes, and more. Your students will love learning about citizenship, community, government, geography, history, and economics. With 30 units in this social studies curriculum, you will have everything you need for 30 weeks or more of fun and engag
Preview of Main Idea and Supporting Details PowerPoint and Practice Activities

Main Idea and Supporting Details PowerPoint and Practice Activities

Created by
Brenda Tejeda
Teach finding the Main Idea and Supporting Details with our interactive PowerPoint and engaging activities! Help your students improve reading comprehension with graphic organizers, reading passages, and task cards.*Available in DIGITAL version here: Main Idea for Google SlidesIdentifying the Main Idea is such an important skill, but can sometimes be hard for young learners to grasp. This interactive PowerPoint introduction and engaging follow-up activities not only make teaching this skill effe
Preview of Summer Olympics 2024 Summer Games Paris Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade

Summer Olympics 2024 Summer Games Paris Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade

Created by
Babbling Abby
The world will soon be buzzing with all things Summer Olympics as Paris, France prepares to host them in 2024! Your students will love these engaging activities that will better help them understand the different sports and athletes that are celebrated during the summer games. They'll even learn to draw Phryge, this year's mascot! The activities can easily be used with kindergarten, first grade, and second grade students. This is a Summer Olympics companion pack and is intended to be used alongs
Preview of 13 Colonies Activities & Unit: Passages Worksheets Maps Colonial Times Project

13 Colonies Activities & Unit: Passages Worksheets Maps Colonial Times Project

Take a step back to Colonial America with these fun 13 Colonies activities. Students will enjoy learning about life in 13 Colonies with this COMPLETE unit that includes three different levels of reading passages, organizers, map activities, unit test, a flipbook, vocabulary posters, and so much more! The passages focus on each region related to people, natural resources, climate, daily life, crops, houses, schooling, and economy. There are reading passages and activities for three different reg
Preview of Holidays Around the World (Part 1 and Part 2) BUNDLE

Holidays Around the World (Part 1 and Part 2) BUNDLE

Created by
Rachelle Smith
A #1 BEST SELLER ON TEACHERSPAYTEACHERS.COM**UPDATED November 2016**Want to see more? Click here for a video preview!Travel near and far to see a glimpse of Holidays Around the World. This is a great way to integrate the Christmas/Holiday theme into your curriculum! There are 13 countries to learn about and a craftivity and/or game for each country. This unit ties in literacy, social studies, art, writing, reading and even a little math. There's enough in this pack to use the whole month of Dec
Preview of 1st Grade Word Study Printables & Assessments BUNDLE - Yearlong Spelling

1st Grade Word Study Printables & Assessments BUNDLE - Yearlong Spelling

Teach first-grade students to spell with these Science of Reading-aligned, NO PREP, weekly Word Study Units.  This YEAR LONG word study resource includes a phonics scope and sequence, master word study list, word study practice activities, weekly assessments, editable templates, family letters and MORE!  It gives students practice with word recognition, vocabulary, phonics AND spelling! ⭐️⭐️Download the Preview to see everything included! ⭐️⭐️Updated 8/23: Mini units added for suffix word ending
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Find Social Studies - History resources | TPT

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.

Teaching with social studies resources

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.

Frequently asked questions about teaching social studies

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.

How do I find social studies lessons on TPT?

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.