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2nd grade social studies assessments
United States Map Quiz & Worksheet, USA Map Test w/ Practice Sheet, US Map Quiz
United States Map Test: Easy-to-read US Map Quiz and Practice Sheet will help students learn to correctly identify and locate all 50 states. This product also includes a labeled USA Map in full & half-page design and blank USA map for practice. Learning how to correctly identify all 50 states on a map of the United States is a critical skill for students of all ages.US Map Quiz (US Map Test) is ready to print-and-go to test knowledge of the USA Map and 50 states. This map of the United State
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2nd - 8th
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Thinking Posters | Students Show Their Thinking With Any Lesson
These thinking posters are an easy teaching tool for teachers and students!EIGHTEEN choices for students to respond to their new learning color and black & white. These posters will help you adjust your lessons, differentiate your instruction, and form small groups to support or stretch your students. Easy to monitor your students' thinking and hold them accountable! The posters make it easy to assess learning, monitor strategies, and track progress very quickly. Pull sticky notes of student
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2nd - 8th
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Also included in: Sticky Note Poster Bundle | Exit Slips | Assess Student Learning
Super Bowl Reading Comprehension Passages & Activities: Football & Super Bowl 24
The Big Game- Super Bowl 24 is right around the corner. This Big Game football printable for kids allows students to interact with text while learning all about the history of the Super Bowl. Your students will focus on asking and answering questions, main idea, word meaning, text features, and illustrations making meaning in the text.Standards Covered:RI.1 (Asking and Answering Questions)RI. 2 (Main idea)RI. 4 (Word meaning)RI.5 (Text Features)RI. 7 (Illustrations to match the text)An assessmen
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2nd - 3rd
Map Skills Worksheets & Performance Task | Print & Easel
Practice using a map key, a compass rose, and a scale to read, interpret, and create basic maps! These printables are perfect for teaching geography or quick map skills assessments in first grade, second grade, or third grade! The following print-and-go map skills activities are included:Map Vocabulary Foldable: Students cut along the dotted lines to create three flaps and then fold along the solid line. Under each flap, students define the vocabulary word shown on the top of the flap. Words inc
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1st - 3rd
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Financial Literacy: Goods and Services, Making Choices 1st Grade
Math 1.9(B) Identify income as a means of obtaining goods and service, often times making choices between wants and needs
Social Studies 1.8(A) Identify examples of goods and services in the home, school, and community
1.9(C) Identify examples of choices families make when buying goods and services
Pocket Chart sorting activity which can also be used to be class anchor charts to display. Comes with many anchor chart and sorting display options.
**ALL pieces come with color and black and wh
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K - 2nd
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Map Skills Project Based Learning Pirate Treasure Map w/ Landforms & Communities
Need to assess your students' map skills in a fun engaging way? This project-based learning activity assesses elementary student map skills by having them bury their pirate treasure! Students become actively engaged in designing their own island and mapping the route to X Marks the Spot! A great resource for teaching and assessing basic map skills in your social studies classroom! This pirate project includes landforms and community services to make a comprehensive map assessment.This map skill
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2nd - 5th
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Civics and Government - 3rd Grade Social Studies & Vocabulary
Civics and Government just got more fun and engaging! This bundle brings together three big ideas in Social Studies in a way that's easy to weave into your reading lessons. Students will dive into how the Constitution shapes our government, learn about the three branches, and explore voting and elections. They'll also get to understand checks and balances and lots more, all in a friendly, easy-to-understand format!This resource can be used for:✅ Social Studies Whole Group Lessons✅ Whole Group or
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2nd - 4th
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World Map: World Map Quiz (Test) and Map Worksheet | 7 Continents and 5 Oceans
Map of the World Test: Easy-to-read World Map Quiz requires students to locate 7 Continents and 5 Oceans. This resource also includes a world map printable for kids to practice learning the map of the world. Students must label continents and oceans: 7 Continents (Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Australia & Europe) and 5 Oceans (Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic & Southern). This is an ideal continents and oceans activities for 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th
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2nd - 6th
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Making Inferences 2nd Grade Fiction and Nonfiction Passages Inferencing
This Making Inferences Bundle can save you valuable time when looking for an effective resource for teaching inferring to young learners. It's great for beginners and struggling students alike. Included are 25 short fiction and nonfiction passages with 3 built-in inferences each! No more scouring through dozens of books to find good examples of inferences.⭐ Here's what Tiffany had to say: "This is a great product that helps to scaffold with various levels of support. This also helps generalize
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1st - 3rd
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2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Community Unit
A community unit that includes lesson plans, comprehension, vocabulary words, activities, and even a unit assessment. Unit follows along with the Michigan Citizenship Curriculum for 2nd grade, however, with the community theme it is applicable in almost any place.GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS LINKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PDF DOWNLOAD ON THE GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS PAGEItems are also accessible for distance learning via Google Slides/Forms.Want to see a sample lesson? CLICK HERE FOR A LESSON FREEBIEIn this pac
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: 2nd Grade Social Studies Communities Curriculum YEAR LONG Bundle Units
NO PREP Goods and Services Producers and Consumers 2nd grade
Goods and services 2nd grade packet. Goods and services sorts and activities included. Perfect to supplement your goods and services lessons. Could be used for 1st and 3rd grade as well.Includes:5 text evidence passages1 color by type1 cut and paste1 assessment1 answer keyFor more products like this click here!Follow me on Instagram @thebeachclassroomMy YouTube ChannelCheck out the blog!Click here for my terms of use.
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: No Prep Science Social Studies 1st 2nd 3rd GROWING BUNDLE
Immigration: Literacy Resources to Teach About Immigration and Ellis Island
*Updated 8/6/17*This collection of literacy activities is an excellent supplementation to your immigration unit. It focuses on immigration at the turn of the 20th century and on Ellis Island. It includes a wide variety of activities that will help you integrate reading and writing into your immigration unit. All of the activities can be used in whole groups, small groups, or as independent work. Most pages come in both color and black/white. Download the preview to take a peek at many of th
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2nd - 4th
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Rules and Laws worksheet
This worksheet had students distinguish between school rules and community laws.
Choose color or black and white.
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PreK - 3rd
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Star Spangled Banner MEGA Activity Pack - Lesson Plans, Centers, Presentation
Are you looking for a great way to present the Star-Spangled Banner to your students? Look no further! This pack will give you everything you need! This unit is perfect for studying our national anthem by Francis Scott Key - use for 9/11, Memorial Day, President's Day, or just because!In this resource:LESSON PLANS - Complete, extremely detailed lesson plans that are editable for your needs. Standards marked for the Georgia GPS music standards for 3rd grade but I also included the 1994 Natio
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2nd - 5th
Wants, Needs, Goods, Services, Producers and Consumers
**** TOP SELLER****This booklet covers the following vocabulary words and standards: wants, needs, goods, services, income,producers, and consumers.
I used this booklet with first grade and second grade but it would be good for kindergarten.
There is also a short quiz included.
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1st - 3rd
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Ancient Egypt Vocabulary, Activities, Assessments and Games
Vocabulary Cards, Assessments, Activities and Games for Ancient Egypt!Vocabulary Cards – use as a word wall, matching game, sorting activity, flashcards, writing station, or a "Quiz, Quiz, Trade" game. The cards include 20 vocabulary terms, with a brief description or definition, a visual representation, or both. Word Wall heading included.Terms include ancient, Africa, river, desert, climate, Nile River, flood, fertile, clock, calendar, invent, hieroglyphics, papyrus, architecture, irrigation,
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Ancient China and Ancient Egypt Bundle
World Map: Continents and Oceans Cut and Paste Activity - King Virtue
World Map: Continents and Oceans Cut and Paste Activity - North America, Europe, Asia, South America, Africa, Australia, Antarctica, Arctic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, and Southern Ocean - King Virtue's ClassroomStudents will love applying what you've taught them about the World Map with this engaging cut and paste activity. This map skills activity will help them review the continents and oceans (North America, Europe, Asia, South America, Africa, Australia, Antarctica,
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Social Studies MegaBundle - King Virtue's Classroom
3rd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Michigan History Unit
The third unit in 3rd grade Michigan Social Studies is themed in geography. Unit correlates to concepts in the MC3 curriculum and meets Michigan Social Studies standards.Lessons are typically taught over a two day span. Standards covered included.GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS LINKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PDF DOWNLOAD ON THE GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS PAGEUnit has been updated to include links to copy files from Google Drive which can be used in distance learning, virtual learning, Google classroom, etc.Check out
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: 3rd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Michigan YEAR LONG Units
Man Made and Natural Resources Sort Printable and Digital
Man-Made / Human Made Sort Sorting Worksheet: Printable and Digital VersionEngage students in exploring human-made and natural resources with this sorting worksheet, available in printable and digital versions.Save 30% when you buy Sort Worksheets BundleKey Features:Sorting Mat and Sorting Pictures Answer KeyGoogle Slides Digital VersionYou can use this resource for independent practice, assessments, math, or literacy centers. Explore More:Grammar SortsMath SortsSocial Skills SortsSeasonal Sorts
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Sort Worksheets Bundle Printable and Digital
Ancient Rome Vocabulary, Activities, Assessments and Games
Vocabulary Cards, Assessments, Activities and Games for Ancient Rome!Vocabulary Cards – use as a word wall, matching game, sorting activity, flashcards, or a fun "Quiz, Quiz, Trade" game. The cards include 20 vocabulary terms, each with a brief description or definition, a visual representation, or both. Word Wall heading included.Terms include: architecture, arch, Colosseum, aqueduct, representative democracy, elect, contribution, sculpture, mosaic, ship, road, civilization, Europe, gladiator,
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome BUNDLE
Famous Inventions Kids Love - Reading Passages and Activities for Second Grade
FAMOUS INVENTIONS KIDS LOVE!HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED...Who invented chocolate chip cookies?Who invented doughnuts?Who invented the Slinky?THE FEATURED INVENTIONS IN THIS SET INCLUDE:Band-AidsBubble gumChocolate chip cookiesCotton candyCrayola crayonsDoughnutsFerris wheelHershey chocolatePopsiclesRoller CoastersSlinkyThe Game of LifeFind out the stories behind several famous inventions kids love! Each READING PASSAGE was inspired by an amazing children's picture book. For a complete list of the pic
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2nd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-1
First Continental Congress Differentiated Reading Passages & Questions
First Continental Congress
Going deeper into nonfiction texts is essential to student mastery of common core standards. Want ways to integrate social studies and science content into your nonfiction instruction, while differentiating for the needs of all learners? Look no further than these First Continental Congress differentiated reading passages and comprehension questions. In this product, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on the First Continental Congress. It is differentiated fo
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2nd - 6th
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American Revolutionary War Unit Causes, Events, and Famous Figures
Revolutionary War Causes, Events, and Famous Figures is an engaging unit that will get your students excited to learn about history! Includes a booklet of reading passages, check for understanding exit tickets, word search, crossword puzzle, lapbook, study guide, and an assessment!This resource has just received a BIG update! This resource can also be found in this MONEY SAVING Revolutionary War Bundle here...► Revolutionary War Bundle- Contains 4 Revolutionary War ResourcesTopics covered in thi
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Revolutionary War Unit Bundle
Modified Government Unit for Special Education - Comprehension & Vocabulary
This is a 3rd Grade modified Government Unit that is supported with picture symbol text and visuals. This is also a great unit for reinforcing literacy skills, comprehension, vocabulary.
This unit includes:
1) Mini 7 page Book of Short Passages on topics (*Constitution * Bill of Rights *Branches of Government *Legislative Branch *Executive Branch *Judicial Branch) with picture keywords for each passage.
2) 18 Picture Vocabulary with picture symbol text support definitions. This can be used a
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PreK - 12th
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