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2nd grade Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa social studies handouts for Easel Activities
Orange Shirt Day - Residential Schools - Truth and Reconciliation Activities
Orange Shirt Day and Residential Schools in Canada - This contains a complete activity book all about Orange Shirt Day and Residential Schools that is designed for Elementary students! Teach about Orange Shirt Day and truth and reconciliation with Orange Shirt Day reading passages, questions, and activities!These meaningful resources will help you teach this important piece of history as we continue to move towards the path of truth and reconciliation. ✅All content is presented in a way that is
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2nd - 4th
Christmas 3-Digit Subtraction with Regrouping Printables
Need extra subtraction practice? These ten pages focus on three-digit subtraction. Most problems require regrouping. Printables either ask for odd/even, greater than/less than, rounding to the nearest 100, or place value recognition. No prep, just print and go. There is an answer key included.Graphics and fonts copyright Dianne J. Hook, http://djinkers.comDJ Inkers Commercial License # 3179233286
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2nd - 4th
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Terry Fox Reading Comprehension - Terry Fox Run Bulletin Board - Activity Book
Terry Fox Activity Book and Bulletin Board Activity! Perfect for Terry Fox Run activities, this Terry Fox Activity Book contains multiple short reading passages and comprehension questions about this Canadian Hero. It also contains a creative bulletin board activity and foldable activity!✅Be sure to click on the preview above to see a full detailed description of exactly what is included in this resource package.****NEWLY UPDATED IN 2021 - ALL NEW RESOURCES ADDED!!!This creative and engaging re
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2nd - 4th
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Maps of the Continents of the World For Students to Label and Colour/Color
This download contains 9 maps of the continents of the world (11 x 17 paper) to allow you differentiate your instruction to help meet needs of all students in your classroom as they learn to identify and locate the continents of the world. ***Please note that there are 2 sets of each of the 9 maps – one set observes English Spelling and one set observes U.S. spelling.***This download contains: 1. A map of the continents with the oceans labelled and the continents left blank for students to fill
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2nd - 7th, Adult Education
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22 Famous Americans | NO PREP Biography Worksheets and Activities
This is a mini-biography unit featuring 22 famous Americans. Each page has wonderful content with either questions, puzzles or writing activities to reinforce.Please FOLLOW my store to see all of my new resources coming soon! ALL of my FOLLOWERS receive HALF OFF of new products for the first 24 hours after they are posted! WHAT A DEAL!!These important Americans include:Rosa ParksBarack ObamaAmelia EarhartTheodore RooseveltThomas EdisonFrederick DouglassHarriet TubmanBenjamin FranklinAbraham Li
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2nd - 4th
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Historical Figures Biography Passages and Quizzes 2nd grade
This product includes 12 comprehension passages, and quizzes based on those passages. The figures included are:Thurgood Marshall Irma Rangel John Hancock Theodore Roosevelt Amelia Earhart W.E.B. Dubois Robert Fulton George Washington Carver Paul Revere Abigail Adams Sojourner Truth Extra Roshan ThomasThese are historical figures that are covered in 2nd grade in Texas. The set for Thurgood Marshall is in the preview, so you can try it with your students first!Depending on the reading level of the
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2nd
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Catholic Word Search Puzzles
This is a set of 10 no-prep word search puzzles. Each one features a different set of words for different Catholic themes.Topics of the puzzles are....• People of the Church• Liturgical Seasons• Holy Days of Obligation• Books of the Old Testament• Sacraments• Items Used During Mass• Items Found in Church• Books of the New Testament• Vestments• Mysteries of the RosaryNOTE: When some subjects have duplicate words, such as books of the Bible, only one word is used. For example: 1 John, 2 John,
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2nd - 12th
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The Elves and the Shoemaker Book Activity Worksheets
Here are 6 activity sheets to print and use after you've read The Elves and the Shoemaker to your students. Print the PDF OR assign the digital version with TpT interactive layer...both are Ready To Go!The Easel Activity Overlay Version is ready to go on this product. i.e text boxes have been added. It comes ready for you to assign to your students digitally. (The story is not included, but the questions should work for any Brothers Grimm retelling. I used the version that was retold from the B
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Christmas Book Activity Worksheets BUNDLE - Printable Activities
Virginia SOL Social Studies Practice Guides for 2nd Grade
Practice guides provide students with notes and details about what they are learning. They are great to send home, because they provide a home/school connection. Parents are given strategies and information about what their child is learning in class. These practice guides do just that. They provide parents and students with reminders and strategies of what they have been learning in class. They also provide practice activities to reinforce what students have learned in class. These practice gui
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2nd
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Also included in: Virginia SOL Practice Guide Bundle for 2nd Grade
An Orange for Frankie Christmas Unit
Literacy Unit on Patricia Polacco's "An Orange for Frankie" Includes: Comprehension Questions Critical Thinking Questions Vocabulary Cards Vocabulary Assessment Sequence Chain Character Chart Summary Page 4 Writing Prompt PagesANSWER KEYS NOW INCLUDED!DIGITAL VERSION INCLUDED with TpT DIGITAL ACTIVITIESOther Christmas Units:Welcome Comfort Book StudyGifts of the Heart Book StudyTree of the Dancing Goats Book StudyChristmas Tapestry Book StudyNOTE: All of the other book studies are being updated
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Patricia Polacco Christmas Unit Bundle
Continent and Ocean Map Worksheet Blank
Continent and Ocean Map worksheet can be used as a worksheet as well as a pretest and post test to assess students knowledge. Student can label and then color the different continents and oceans in order to learn this section of the AKS. Additional Maps - World Maps - Continent, Oceans, Climate Zones and Time Zone MapsUnited States Map Bundle - Political and Physical MapsSouth America Maps - South America Political and Physical MapsLouisiana Purchase MapBe the first to know about new products (a
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1st - 12th
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Also included in: US History Bundle / Distance Learning
Merry Christmas Strega Nona Activities
This 12 page set of comprehension and writing activities goes along with the story, Merry Christmas Strega Nona. Students will complete printable activities to show understanding and make connections with these extension activities. They can be done individually, with guided reading groups, or as a whole class activity. Included:Predictions: The Title Tells MeStory Elements Graphic OrganizerStory Sequencing- Simple Beginning, Middle & EndCharacter Traits of Anthony- Bubble MapComprehension Q
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1st - 4th
Rain School Worksheets - Map Activity - Rain School Book Companion
These are activities for the book Rain School for upper elementary students to help set the stage for the story and check for understanding. Students will:Answer questions about the continent of Africa and Chad as the story is set in the regionWatch a video about how people in Chad make their homes similar to the Rain School storyAfter reading Rain School, students answer the reading comprehension questions Complete a small research assignment on the country of Chad! This Rain School resource i
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2nd - 5th
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North South East West
This is a simple file for reviewing cardinal directions. The way the questions are written are good for comprehension and understanding. This is geared towards 1st-3rd grades.C3 Framework Standards: D2.Geo.1.K-2. Construct maps, graphs, and other representations of familiar places. D2.Geo.2.K-2. Use maps, graphs, photographs, and other representations to describe places and the relationships and interactions that shape them. D2.Geo.3.K-2. Use maps, globes, and other simple geograp
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1st - 3rd
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Arizona State Study
Students will increase their state knowledge on Arizona symbols, history, maps, and facts. This study includes a variety of activities and can be adapted for use as an introduction to Arizona or as a more in-depth study using the 18 included task cards. Kids will love completing using the research task cards using primary and secondary sources to gather information. Each task card covers a research topic and has students conduct a meaningful inquiry about the topic. Using library sources to cond
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2nd - 6th
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Word Search - Happy Holidays - Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa - Freebie No Prep
In respect of the wonderful cultural events and festivals that happen during the month of December, this holiday word search freebie pack provides several words that help describe what makes special events such as Christmas, Hanukkah (Chanuka), Kwanzaa, and other global holidays a memorable one.These quality no prep printer friendly sheets are ready to print. Includes great brain puzzles to help exercise problem-solving, vocabulary, spelling, and focusing skills. There are 4 fun variations of th
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Super Bowl and Roman Numerals
Students will learn about writing and translating Roman Numerals with a Super Bowl theme. Students enjoy learning about Roman Numerals and because the Super Bowl uses them, it makes a fun theme. This product has pages that are updated annually after the NFL playoffs. There are several pages on Roman Numerals and a chance to predict Superbowl scores for teachers who purchase this product prior to the current game being played.
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2nd - 8th
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The Nutcracker Word Search for December and Christmas with Digital Resources
No Prep! Word search activities offer many benefits for students. They can help students learn new vocabulary, improve spelling skills, and develop problem-solving abilities. These word search activities are great for reviewing musical concepts in a fun and challenging way! Word search activities also make engaging brain breaks and bell-ringers."My students enjoy doing something different in Music Class. This is the first time I used a word find. The students were engaged right away. I needed
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Unlock the Nutcracker Vault: A Fun & Engaging Listening Activity Bundle
Women's Suffrage Susan B Elizabeth S Frederick D. LEVELED PASSAGES Main Idea
LEVELED PASSAGES! CHOOSE EACH STUDENT'S READING LEVEL. ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE SAME CONTENT, VOCAB, AND QUESTIONS! You have Full Permission to Digitalize, Google Drive/slides/docs/etc., Share, Modify, or use any other means to send home to your students. It’s yours- ENJOY! Please send me a copy to share with others on here.5 STARS "This is FANTASTIC for a class that needs different reading levels. I also really appreciated the word count so students could work on fluency. It was also AWESOME that
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2nd - 5th
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Parent Handouts | Winter Break | Articulation, Language, Fluency
This Winter Break Parent Handout contains handouts with suggestions for at-home activities targeting articulation, language, and fluency. These handouts are intended to be sent home with students for use with their parents over winter break. The articulation handout has space to customize for your students’ target speech sounds. The fluency handout has space to customize for your students’ target fluency strategies. Available in both printable and digital formats.You might also like:Parent Ha
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PreK - 5th
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Also included in: Parent Handout BUNDLE: Winter, Spring, and Summer Break
Analyzing Historical Photos, Documents, and Artifacts
Students will think like historians as they use these three worksheets to analyze artifacts, historical photos, and documents. Bring the past into your classroom using primary sources and have students complete these worksheets as individuals or in small groups for a fun, sometimes challenging, and engaging activity.
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2nd - 8th
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Also included in: Identifying and Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources Bundle
Tennessee State Government
Students will read and answer text dependent questions about Tennessee's 3 branches of government. There is a quiz included.
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2nd - 8th
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Also included in: BIG Tennessee History Bundle
Símbolos de los Estados Unidos de América
This unit is a great starting point to teach your first, second and third graders about the US symbols. The product contains:
*12 page non-fiction read aloud
*Student booklet- fill in the blanks
* Guided Activity (for student booklet)
* Writing sheets
* 10 pages for Input Chart (one for each symbol)
*Activity Sheet for matching symbols to its name
*Activity Sheet for placing symbols in chronological order
*6 comprehension non-fiction passages with questions
*10 Graphic organizers for each symbo
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Map skills-scale, grid reference, compass directions (Differentiated)
This product includes 25 worksheets on map scale, grid references and reading maps using compass directions. It is ideal for grade 2 and grade 3 map skills unit! Answer key provided! This resource includes interactive EASEL activities that can be completed from any device. The product includes : 1. Treasure map scale worksheets ( Black-white/ colored + Differentiated)2. Town map scale worksheets (Black-white + Differentiated )3. Zoo map scale worksheets ( Black-white + Differentiated ) 4. Readi
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2nd - 4th
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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.
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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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