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2nd grade civics thematic unit plans
My Community Unit (with Google Slides)
I had so much fun doing community unit with my students! Update: Now with Google SlidesThis unit includes:anchor chart pieces and student sheet (Communities have: people, places, activities)Fun in my community graphic organizerMy Community then and nowTypes of communities flip bookTypes of communities writing prompt (opinion writing)Sentence writing Community helpers graphic organizer: service they provideRead, Think, Match3 Reading passagesCommunity Scavenger hunt Fun in my community class book
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1st - 3rd
Civics and Government | Social Studies Unit Bundle
A complete social studies unit to teach your students about civics and government in the United States! This Civics and Government Unit contains 140+ pages of engaging activities, supplemental worksheets, formal and informal assessments, a study guide, unit test, and much more!This unit may be used as a replacement or supplement to a traditional textbook series. Informational worksheets and engaging activities allow your students to discover meaning within each lesson without the need for a trad
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2nd - 5th
Election Day: Mock Election Voting Simulation (In-Class Election Kit)
Our future decision-makers are in our classroom today. It is critical that our students understand the voting process and recognize the importance of casting their vote. This civics lesson walks your students through the voting process with a mock election. Your students will learn key vocabulary, will participate in the campaign process, and will have a chance to cast their vote. This mock election can be used with ANY topic of your choice (favorite candy, book, best season, favorite sport, etc
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1st - 4th
Social Studies Units | Community & Citizenship | First Weeks of Back to School
Are you looking for a more engaging way to teach community and citizenship, fairness, community helpers, rules and laws, diversity, and more? Or maybe you want a new way to kick off your school year?Does your district have a social studies curriculum from the late 90s? Or none at all? Do you have to integrate social studies units into your ELA block and never have the time to ensure that this happens in a way that does justice to both subjects?Let ETTC make planning for social studies a breeze w
Grades:
K - 3rd
FRIENDSHIP Unit Activities- Kindergarten/1st/2nd Grade
This All About Friendship Unit includes reading, writing, and Social Studies activities/ worksheets on friendship and how to be a friend. Activities are fun, engaging, and meaningful. Students will be able to interact with each other as well as share their own understanding of friendship and what it means to be a good friend.Includes:-Cover Page-What is a Friend? Explanation, Student Writing, and Illustration Box-A Good Friend Bubble Map-How to Make a Friend Explanation and Student Survey to S
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K - 2nd
Also included in: 1st & 2nd Grade Social Studies CURRICULUM Bundle- (14 Resources in One)
Social Studies for Little Learners- (Rules and Laws)
Social Studies for Little Learners: Rules and Laws
What is Social Studies for Little Learners?
Social Studies for Little Learners was built from a need for primary Social Studies resources. This Social Studies curriculum can be used with or without a Social Studies textbook. All activities are designed to cover important Social Studies topics in a grade-appropriate and timely manner.
What topics are covered in this week-long lesson?
- I can identify rules citizens of the United States follow.
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2nd - 3rd
Second Grade Common Core Social Studies/Civics and Governance
This is an 8 day unit to teach Common Core Social Studies Standards 2.C&G 1.1-2. There are lesson plans, a student book and a unit test. Students will explore the concept of communities, citizens, rights and responsibilities, government services, laws, rules, consequences, and authority. This is a simple way to meet those Social Studies standards. Copy, staple and teach! It's that simple!
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2nd
Rock Your Classroom! A 2nd grade room transformation and theme day!
This is a fun, engaging, and rigorous thematic day that can be done ANY time you'd like to add something a little extra to your teaching! All you need to do is print off this packet of challenges, play some kid-friendly rock music and you're all set to go! You can even up the energy with a couple props, some cool shades or bandannas and get your rock on!!The content included in this resource is:ELA- rhymingELA- long & short vowelsMATH- measurement with centimetersMATH- Roll & color 1-100
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1st - 3rd
Thanksgiving Then and Now | Print and Digital
Looking for a responsible way to teach your students about the first Thanksgiving? This unit allows you to teach about the first Thanksgiving while comparing it to the Thanksgiving of today. This complete no-prep unit has been complete revised and updated for the new school year. The hands-on activities will keep your students engaged. The reading passages allow you to use this in your Reading/Language Arts class as well as Social Studies.NOTE: This now contains a link on page 2 of the PDF that
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2nd - 4th
Also included in: Thanksgiving Then and Now BUNDLE | Print and Digital
State, Local Government and Class Elections Technology Integration
This unit was designed to meet Colorado Content Standards for Third Grade.
This 35 page unit is designed to be taught over 20 days of class time. It integrates technology for several lessons. It introduces students to state and local government positions:
Senator
State Representatives
Governor
Mayor/ City Manager
City Council
It teaches the process of elections, voting, political parties and how a bill becomes a law. There is a unit assessment and a class election as a culminating act
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2nd - 5th
Community: Reading Comprehension, Writing and Craftivities
Read and Respond to your Favorite Picture Books!Do you love reading picture books to your class and need follow up activities? Try this Community: Read and Respond Pack. It is the perfect way to strengthen comprehension and writing skills along with some fun craftivities to keep your kids engaged! Download the preview for the complete table of contents to see which activities/skills are included with each book.Features: • Activities for 5 Picture Books: Career Day by Anne Rockwell, Clothe
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in: November: Reading Comprehension, Writing and Craftivities BUNDLE
Presidential Election Unit: Class Mascot Theme
The 2016 Presidential election is under way! Prepare your students for Decision 2016 with this 130-page resource. This 130-page unit is designed to make the election process real and relevant to elementary aged children. Students will learn about the process of electing a president and will experience this process themselves through the election of a class mascot (a stuffed animal ordered through one of several suggested charity organizations’ websites). Government and election concepts and vo
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2nd - 5th
Community Helper Hat Crafts
Use these cut and paste hats to inspire children to believe they can become great helpers of their communities.
The following hats are included:
Police
Firefighter
Hard Hat (Helmet for Construction and many Engineer Jobs)
Just simply print on white or colored card stock and glue to a sentence strip to make a hat.
I hope you and your kids enjoy this cute project! :)
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PreK - 5th
9/11 PowerPoint - FOR KIDS!
This is a brief explanation of the attacks on 9/11 as well as how people came together as Americans afterward. The images used in this presentation are safe for child viewing. One image shows smoke billowing out of the Twin Towers, but no fire/planes/people.
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1st - 8th
Also included in: 9/11 BUNDLE - DISCUSSION AID AND CRAFTIVITY
Career Days Mini Unit
This three day lesson asks parents or guests to come into the classroom to speak about their careers. It also invites students to dress as their favorite careers.
It includes:
Teacher Notes
A writing Prompt
A parent letter
A career book ( To fill out during presentations.)
A homework assignment
An exit slip
Grades:
K - 3rd
Election 2020;Voter's Registration Cards, Presidential Ballots, I Vote Stickers
Show your students the importance of registering to vote by giving them a voter's registration card to complete. This is a perfect addition to any Election Day Lessons, mock elections, or voting. Registration cards are printer friendly. The stickers are print and go. Color option is included. They can easily be printed on AVERY ROUND LABEL 5294. These stickers can be printed and given to your students to color after they have voted. This pack includes:Presidential Ballots (no picture, clip art
Grades:
K - 5th
Also included in: Presidential Election Bundle
Local Government Unit | Mayor for the Day | Civics and Citizenship
Are you looking to make learning about local government and the role of being a mayor a memorable experience for your students? This civics and citizenship unit is perfect to engage your elementary or primary class instead of the usual worksheets! The student tasks and activities promote creativity and team building and is great way to wrap up a learning unit. Now includes printable and Google slides option. Included in this resource:A page outline of tasksIndividual activity cardsStudent works
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in: Year 4 Australian Curriculum Term Inquiry Bundle | Year 4 HASS
Needs and Wants {Mini Unit}
This is a mini unit designed for the Social Studies TEKS K.6, K.6A, K.6B, K.6C, K.15, K.15A.
I have included:
anchor chart vocabulary, definitions, and sorting
writing prompts
mini book with their own writing
spin off of and I have, Who has game over trading
recording sheet
Please leave feedback! If you have any questions, email me at miller.cmarie@gmail.com
Thank you!
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Community Government Unit: An Independent Packet
This independent work packet was originally written as a companion piece for the second grade MC3 social studies unit 3, "How Do Citizens Live Together in a Community?" but can also be used as a stand-alone unit! 8 lessons each include 3 independent work activities and a vocabulary page. Topics include: branches of government (mayor, council, courts), laws, and community helpers.
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2nd
Social Studies for Little Learners- The Bundle (Citizenship)
Social Studies for Little Learners: The Bundle (Citizenship)
What is Social Studies for Little Learners?
Social Studies for Little Learners was built from a need for primary Social Studies resources. This Social Studies curriculum can be used with or without a Social Studies textbook. All activities are designed to cover important Social Studies topics in a grade-appropriate and timely manner.
What topics are covered in this Unit?
- Rules and Laws
- Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens
- (
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Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Texas Rodeo State Symbols Student Book
Students will love this friendly Texas Student Rodeo book using a familiar chant. They will memorize the symbols in a bliss and will have fun with it. I sit down with my students to make them color the symbols the right way and help them glue their picture at the end. I read the book in circle time and small group. I played a guessing game, use it in transition time or when we were waiting in line. They are totally engaged!The book includes Texas State Symbols: Bluebonnet, Mockingbird, Texas Ho
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in: Dual Language Texas Rodeo Unit
Goods and Services: A First Grade Unit
This unit was developed to be used in a first grade classroom. I used this with my own first grade intervention class. It can be modified to work in Kindergarten or second grade as needed. Begin this lesson with an introduction of the vocabulary. Display the vocabulary words on the word wall. Each vocabulary word has a corresponding picture to aid in meaning recognition. Four mini books are included that break the unit up into four areas:
• Goods and Services
• Jobs
• Buyers and Sellers
• Fact
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K - 2nd
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SOCIAL STUDIES: Safety & Citizenship Lapbook
Engage your students with the wonderful picture book "Officer Buckle & Gloria" by Peggy Rathmann and these awesome extension activities that incorporate safety, citizenship, he meanings of Respect, Responsibility, & Self Control. Students get to design their own Safety Officer badge and write a book about how to "be a better me". Students will also learn their address, phone number and how to 'dial' 9-1-1. This activity can be completed in 7 30 min mini lessons
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Community Helpers Kindergarten
Community Helpers: Teach students about police officers, fire fighters, teachers, nurses, lawyers, and so much more with this fun and engaging unit on community helpers. Students will love close reading and the bright and vivid colors and pictures included.
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