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2nd grade social studies flash cards

Preview of State Travel Brochure: State Project for Any U.S. State!

State Travel Brochure: State Project for Any U.S. State!

Are you looking for a fun and creative way to help your students learn about the 50 U.S. States? If so, look no further. These resources will help your students become experts about them. This unit includes the following:-Visual flash cards of all 50 states. The front of each card has a map of the United States with a highlighted state so they can see where it is on the map. The back, has the state name, capital, and outline of the state shape. These are great to help students study and memorize
Preview of American Symbols USA Poster Pack featuring Realistic Photos

American Symbols USA Poster Pack featuring Realistic Photos

Created by
Color Me Kinder
American Symbols Poster Pack includes iconic symbols and landmarks that represent the United States of America. Your students will love learning all about American Symbols with these vivid and informative posters! There are 9 American Symbols/Landmarks featured in this packet: American FlagThe Bald EagleThe White HouseStatue of LibertyLiberty BellUnited States Capitol BuildingMount RushmoreLincoln MemorialWashington MemorialWhat's included?Full sized posters featuring one American Symbol/ Landma
Preview of Label Continents and Oceans BOOM™ Cards | Continents and Oceans Activity

Label Continents and Oceans BOOM™ Cards | Continents and Oceans Activity

Your students will have a blast with these label the continents and oceans boom cards! This self-checking, engaging continents and oceans activity provides students with immediate feedback. Use cards as a review, in a learning center, as a quiz, or as a reteaching tool. BOOM cards can be used on interactive white boards, desktops, chrome books, laptops, iPads, iPhones, Kindle Fire, and more! BOOM card are perfect for center work, students needing extra practice (RTI groups), students who need mo
Preview of Layers of the Ocean Biome Montessori 3 Part Cards Student Blackline Worksheets

Layers of the Ocean Biome Montessori 3 Part Cards Student Blackline Worksheets

Layers of the ocean 3-part cards and sorting activities. Here's what's included:Layers of the ocean poster and animal cards for sorting and matching. The set features watercolor images. There are two sets included with three ( the Sunlight Zone, Twilight Zone and Midnight Zone) and five layers (the Sunlight Zone, Twilight Zone, Midnight Zone, Abyss and The Trenches).Layers of the ocean 3-part cards, information cards and blackline master (cursive/print tracing and pages for independent writing)A
Preview of NATIVE AMERICAN Indian Dwellings Shelters 3D Paper Models 8-Pack Craft BUNDLE

NATIVE AMERICAN Indian Dwellings Shelters 3D Paper Models 8-Pack Craft BUNDLE

Created by
Savy Activities
Learn about eight types of dwellings used by Native Americans for shelter. Each dwelling type includes a 3D paper model, including step-by-step instructions on how to complete. In addition, each dwelling includes an info card with what tribes used this structure, types of materials used, geographical location and a general description. Great for learning about Native America and indigenous populations. This bundle includes the following structures: -Wigwam -Longhouse -Tipi -Adobe
Preview of Land Water Air Transportation Sorting Activity Cards

Land Water Air Transportation Sorting Activity Cards

Created by
Mrs Romano
Pictures of different modes of transportation are all labeled with the initial letter in red to help early readers. Real life photos can be sorted by land, water, and air.Created to supplement the NYC DOE Pre-K Explore Curriculum - Unit 5: Transportation.See other sorting activities for young learners:- Plants We Eat & Don't Eat Sort- Baby Materials Sort- Land, Air, Water Sort- Pet vs. Wild Animal Sort- What Makes Light? Sort- Light vs. Dark Sort- Alphabet Sorting Cards- Healthy vs. Unhealth
Preview of Needs and Wants Picture Sort with Real Photos and Writing Extension Activities

Needs and Wants Picture Sort with Real Photos and Writing Extension Activities

Students will sort photos by Needs and Wants into categories. Vocabulary words are written on each flash card. A lesson plan is included. I love to complete the large photo Needs vs. Wants flash card photo sort as a whole group, then have students complete independent Needs vs. Wants sort worksheet in a center. After sorting, students can complete the writing extension pages. Both primary and lined pages are included to differentiate for different levels. Included in this resource:- Lesson Plan-
Preview of The History of Transportation Montessori Timeline 3-part Nomenclature Cards

The History of Transportation Montessori Timeline 3-part Nomenclature Cards

Enhance your Montessori classroom or home with this engaging Timeline of the history of transportation printable cards set. Perfect for your Transport Unit and Inventions Unit, this set includes 38 control cards, 38 timeline cards, and 38 picture matching cards. These cards not only help students learn about the history of transportation but also improve their understanding of time and technological progress. Ideal for visual learners, these printable cards provide a hands-on approach to learnin
Preview of Social Studies Word Wall Vocabulary + FREE Spanish Version

Social Studies Word Wall Vocabulary + FREE Spanish Version

Created by
Nikki and Nacho
This includes 124 word wall cards to use with your social studies units and lessons about history, civics, map skills and economics. They were designed to fit on a large word wall or in a standard-sized pocket chart. They´re a great reference tool that can help students internalize the words and use them on their own during independent centers or stations, guided reading and writers workshop. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FE
Preview of Jamestown: The First Lasting English Settlement in America

Jamestown: The First Lasting English Settlement in America

This packet includes a fact sheet about the settlement of Jamestown, biographies of John Smith and Pocahontas, interactive notebook pages and a trading activity to teach students about early trade between settlers and Native American tribes.Page 1 - CoverPage 2 - ContentsPages 3-4 - Interactive Notebook Cover PagesPage 5 - Jamestown Settlement Fact SheetPages 6-7 - Jamestown Settlement Review Sheet & Answer KeyPage 8 - Jamestown Fort Drawing PagePages 9-12 - John Smith Biography, Review Shee
Preview of Continents, Oceans, & 2nd grade Map Skills BOOM™ Cards BUNDLE!

Continents, Oceans, & 2nd grade Map Skills BOOM™ Cards BUNDLE!

Review what you know about the continents, oceans, and map skills with fun BOOM™ cards! Two different sets of Boom cards are included: continents and oceans & map skills vocabulary. Boom cards work great in learning centers, for early finishers, for extra practice, or as a whole group activity!MAP SKILLS BOOM™ DECK:This deck includes 39 cards practicing the following terms: Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn, symbol, scale, legend, ocean, continent, cartographer, map, globe, North Pole,
Preview of Technology - Then and Now

Technology - Then and Now

Created by
Irma Garcia
A Social Studies Unit on Technology!Included are:-flash cards of technology for sorting in a venn diagram (technology in the home, in the school, or both)-a game of technology then and now- worksheets on comparing technology at home and at school, a venn diagram for sorting pictures at home, at school or both, then and now technology and a writing on a technology that the student uses* added a printable for a journalNow available in Spanish!!
Preview of Landforms and Bodies of Water - Interactive pages, posters, and more.

Landforms and Bodies of Water - Interactive pages, posters, and more.

Landform and body of water activity pack: BUT WAIT- I have this pack in a bundle with my weathering, erosion, types of rocks, and rock cycle - both for $6.00 - You'll save $1.50. Go to LANDFORMS, BODIES OF WATER, WEATHERING, EROSION, ROCKS BUNDLE This unit includes: 1) I Have Who Has game for with 18 cards - definition and pictures (2 cards are blank in case you want to add your own feature that is not included). 2) I Have Who Has game with only pictures that students have to be able to id
Preview of Black History - COLORFUL MOTIVATIONS - African American Persons Posters / Cards

Black History - COLORFUL MOTIVATIONS - African American Persons Posters / Cards

Created by
Savy Activities
Honor the amazing men and women who have represented and fought for black rights. Included are 24 persons of color who have made an impact on black history, not only because of their achievements, but because of the incredible role they played in paving the way towards equality. Each poster includes an inspirational verb based on their contributions. The following persons are included:Usain Bolt (1986- )Serena Williams (1981- )Ben Carson (1951- )Booker T Washinton (1856-1915)Kamala Harris (19
Preview of Climate Zones Maps Vocabulary Cards and Posters

Climate Zones Maps Vocabulary Cards and Posters

These climate vocabulary cards and posters will help your students to understand what the major climate zones in the world are. They came with 4 options: vocabulary cards for your word wall (with image and definition), large poster with image, large poster with real photograph and large poster you can turn into either a student workbook piece or colour and decorate for the classroom wall.Note: if you are looking for the simplified Australian climate zones please look at this resource Climate Zon
Preview of Helping Our Community: Community Helpers Unit

Helping Our Community: Community Helpers Unit

Created by
A Perfect Blend
This community helpers activity unit is perfect for teaching students about important members of their communities. Includes: High resolution photos and clipart to engage your students8 Community helpers (baker, teacher, doctor, farmer, garbage collector, veterinarian, fire fighter, crossing guardTrivia cards- match the descriptions to the community helpersDescription pages for each community helperAdditional activity pages included Customer Tips:How can I earn TPT credits to use on future purch
Preview of Continents & Oceans BOOM Cards Geography Review Activity

Continents & Oceans BOOM Cards Geography Review Activity

Continents & Oceans Boom Cards Review ActivityAre you looking for an independent digital activity to review the continents and oceans? Try Boom Cards! This Boom deck includes 32 different cards.The continents and oceans are shown in a variety of ways to help students learn to recognize them. They are shown:By their shape (continents).On a globe.On a map. This purchase will give you a PDF that will lead you to the Boom Learning platform. Boom cards are cloud-based digital resources. Boom Card
Preview of Goods and Services Sort 2nd Grade BOOM™ cards

Goods and Services Sort 2nd Grade BOOM™ cards

Practicing economics-goods and services has never been quite as fun as practicing with BOOM™ cards! Cards include goods and services definitions and identifying goods and services. BOOM cards are self-checking task cards that provide immediate student feedback. BOOM cards can be used on interactive white boards, desktops, chrome books, laptops, iPads, iPhones, Kindle Fire, and more! BOOM card are perfect for center work, students needing extra practice (RTI groups), students who need more advan
Preview of A Little Calm SPOT  Free Printable

A Little Calm SPOT Free Printable

Created by
Diane Alber
YOGA Flashcard printable to go with the book "A Little Calm SPOT" by Diane Alber.Link to purchase book on amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Little-Calm-SPOT-Feeling-Focused/dp/1951287436/
Preview of 2020 Presidential Election | Voting | Electoral Process

2020 Presidential Election | Voting | Electoral Process

This all about ELECTIONS and VOTING unit has everything you need to prepare your students for the PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS OF THE UNITED STATES. This more than 100-page interactive resource will expose your students to the HISTORY OF VOTING, THE ELECTION PROCESS and help them understand the ROAD TO THE WHITE HOUSE in a fun and kid-friendly way!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------DISTANCE LEARNING UPDATE:*** NEW digital activities have been included for
Preview of BUNDLE: CC Cycle 3 Interactive Review Cards [5th Ed.]

BUNDLE: CC Cycle 3 Interactive Review Cards [5th Ed.]

Digital, self-checking BOOM Cards for Classical Conversations Cycle 3 is a great way to assess student understanding of Latin, timeline song, history sentence, math, English grammar, geography and science. No need to print, laminate or cut! Click on the preview for a FREE playable preview of this resource. Save $10 with this bundle.Cycle 3 Week 1-24 includedFREE Bonus Decks: Continents and Oceans, U.S. PresidentsEach deck of cards includes:• 20-22 self-checking review cards• Built in answer key•
Preview of Pledge of Allegiance with Pictures

Pledge of Allegiance with Pictures

Created by
themommyteacher
Here is a cute Pledge of Allegiance with Pictures and Symbols that quickly give visuals for the Pledge.Included in this resource:- The Pledge of Allegiance with pictures- The Pledge of Allegiance without pictures- The pictures with the words on individual backgrounds for book making - The pictures without words on individual backgrounds for book making - The vocabulary words with definitions- A vocabulary word work recording sheet- A recording sheet for the students to write the pledge in their
Preview of Florida State Symbols

Florida State Symbols

Created by
Rainbow Girl
There are 12 state symbols cards in this set. Although the state may have a lot more only 12 are featured. 1. Print first set and use as flash cards . 2. Print second set and use for matching word to picture. 3. Print both sets and use for matching picture to picture and word to word. Vocabulary cards for special education, speech therapy, ESL/ELL programs, bulletin boards, centers and Montessori teaching. The cards are also great for generating discussions.
Preview of Texas State Symbols

Texas State Symbols

Created by
Rainbow Girl
There are 12 state symbols cards in this set. Although the state may have a lot more only 12 are featured. 1. Print first set and use as flash cards . 2. Print second set and use for matching word to picture. 3. Print both sets and use for matching picture to picture and word to word. Vocabulary cards for special education, speech therapy, ESL/ELL programs, bulletin boards, centers and Montessori teaching. The cards are also great for generating discussions.
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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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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.

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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.

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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.