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2nd grade social studies study guide activboard activities under $5
Long Ago and Today | Then and Now Social Studies | Google Slides
Life Long Ago vs. Life Today This is a Google Slides file that covers "then and now" social studies lessons. These lessons teach about life long ago as it compares to life today. I have included 3 Google Slides Lessons that require no extra materials for students to complete, though some writing activities have a black & white print option as well. The 3 lessons could easily be stretched across more days as needed. Students will make comparisons between life long ago vs. today. The Google Sl
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K - 2nd
Continents & Oceans Lapbook
This geography lapbook resource includes all the pieces you need to create a lapbook student study guide for the seven continents and five major oceans! Just print and add a file folder, scissors, glue, and crayons! Perfect for homeschool or classroom use!Instructions and photo close-ups of each part of the lapbook are also included. Make your own to demonstrate the process for your students, or print or project the photo examples to guide them!Students can use their completed lapbooks to quiz t
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2nd - 3rd
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The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein - Economics and Retelling Activities
Who doesn't love Shel Silverstein's beloved book The Giving Tree? The Giving Tree activities include literacy and economic social studies activities. It helps first grade kids practice retelling, sequencing and identifying the moral or life lesson of the story. The Giving Tree is also a great social studies content book for learning economic concepts like scarcity, choice, opportunity cost and resources. I love using this book around Christmastime to launch a class giving project!INCLUDED IN THE
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K - 3rd
Speeding Ticket - Work Completion/Missing Assignment Reminder
Boost Student Work Completion with Schoolwork Speeding Tickets!Introducing the Schoolwork Speeding Ticket - your ultimate work completion reminder. Transform your classroom management and motivate students to complete assignments promptly. With three tailored models to suit various teaching needs, you're in control. And if you desire any customizations, we're here to assist.Why Choose Our Student Work Completion Reminder:Effective Motivation: Inspire students to return work promptly with these e
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2nd - 6th
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Continents and Oceans Vocabulary Book
This vocabulary booklet focuses on Earth's continents and oceans. It gives brief descriptions of each continent and ocean and about the some of the different habitats found on each continent. A word bank is provided for students to copy the words into the shape boxes font that students write the continent name or ocean name in.
This vocabulary book goes great with my "MY World Word Wall Cards" set also available at my store.
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1st - 5th
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Map and Globe Skills
This DIFFERENTIATED map and globe skills bundle includes anchor charts, vocabulary, study guide, craftivity, practice test and unit test!Differentiated pages have an "M" in the upper right corner for "modified"12 Anchor Charts plus Vocabularytypes of mapsglobe, a map, a map key/legend, directions, compass rose hemispheres, quadrantsLatitude, Longitude, Equator, Prime Meridianfind coordinates on a U.S. mapMileage Chart, Continents, Oceans___________________________________________________________
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2nd - 6th
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Georgia 3rd Grade Economics Review Jeopardy Game-CRCT!!
Review game created to cover all of Georgia 3rd Grade standards dealing with Economics. Topics included are natural, human, and capital resources, entrepreneurship, saving vs. spending, taxes, banking, budgeting, goods and services. This is a great review for those tests coming up!!
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2nd - 5th
Fire Safety | Google Slides
Fire Safety Digital Activities Resource engages students in learning about fire safety both in person or virtually via Google Classroom or via screen share in Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, or your preferred virtual platform. This no prep resource can be used for students independently, small group, or whole group.Included in this pack:Fire safety learning target slideLearn about Fire Safety (5 min video)Learn about Fire Fighters (10 min video)Fire Drill at School (5 min video)Virtual Field
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in: Year Long Learning Slides Bundle
Landforms | Mountains Valleys Deserts Coasts Activities, Slides & Worksheets
Landforms Activities including Flip Books, Google Slides lessons, and worksheets to learn Mountains, Valleys, Deserts, and Coasts - This is an interactive Google Slides Lesson (55 slides) with 21 accompanying B&W printable worksheet activities. Google Slides include the following:14 slides to teach Mountains8 slides to teach Valleys13 slides to teach Deserts15 slides to teach CoastsGraphic Organizer to Show All LandformsThis product includes a Google Slides file that can be used for teaching
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K - 2nd
Supply and Demand Activities | Economics Activities | Limited Resources Activity
A fun way for students to explore Supply and Demand! This is a topic that our students have lived through, but haven't put the words to it. What a great opportunity to teach the way economics works and financial literacy. Students will also learn about Limited Resources and how weather and economics affects us. This unit is Printable and Digital.This unit will save you time as the lesson plans are step by step and all your need to do is print and teach or teach and assign (for digital). HOW IT W
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2nd - 3rd
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Fact Files - Ancient Greece Interactive Notebook and Study Guide
These Fact Files are the perfect accompaniment to the 2nd Grade Core Knowledge Sequence, or any class that studies Ancient Greece. They are a wonderful way to introduce elementary-aged students to note taking from which they may study for their upcoming unit tests. Each lesson includes 3 Facts on a slide to project for students to copy, as well as no prep, just print, ½ sheets that students can simply glue into a notebook.Everything (except the composition book) is included to get your student
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: It's Ancient Greece CKLA BUNDLE
Alaska State Study Guide
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Great resource for learning about Alaska! All the info you need is included about the state and a coloring book for the kiddos to enjoy and take home!
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K - 5th
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Social Studies: Communities Change : Assessment and Study Guide
2.3 Communities Change: Study Guide and Assessment: 5 pages tests the following concepts:
. New inventions have led to changes in buildings, jobs, transportation, and populations of communities over time.
. The way people live today is different from the way people lived long ago.
. Define population, transportation, community, change and invention.
Keywords: Assessment, SOL 2.3 Social Studies, Second Grade, Communities
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1st - 3rd
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Social Studies: Patriotic Symbols Assessment and Study Guide
Social Studies: Patriotic Symbols Assessment and Study Guide: SOL 1.11: 4 pages that tests the following concepts:
. The student will recognize the symbols and traditional practices that honor and foster patriotism in the United States
. Students will identify the American flag, bald eagle, Washington Monument, and Statue of Liberty
.Students will demonstrate respect for the American flag by learning about the Pledge of Allegiance.
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K - 3rd
EDITABLE Government Leaders: mayor, governor, and president
This product is offered as a freebie in my store, but is only specific to Arizona leaders. This editable version includes space for you to insert pictures of your local leaders and edit the text/questions to match. You can also edit the President page if you're teaching in another country. Powerpoint is needed to edit this document. The font I used is called PBPeppermintMocha from A Perfect Blend (on TPT).NEW! A short quiz is now included to assess student learning!If you use this product in you
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2nd - 4th
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Time Line chronological order Social Studies cut and paste ESL
Here is a time line for chronological order with words and pictures.
I tried it out on my kindergarten class and they were able to successfully complete it with a little bit of help.
I have them write the words first, while we talk about it. They can then cut and paste the words on top of what they wrote and match the picture to it.
If you like this or my other centers, but let me know. If there is a problem I would like to know that as well. I will be happy to make it right, before you pos
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PreK - 2nd
Goods and Services Lessons | Sort & Activity Included | Slides & Worksheets
Goods and Services Economics lessons - Social Studies lessons for K, 1st, 2nd.This is an interactive Google Slides file (77 slides) with 11 accompanying B&W printable worksheet activities. An 8 day detailed lesson plan is included, though this unit could be taught in less/more days as time permits.This product includes a Google Slides file that can be used for teaching on the smartboard (it is very interactive - lots of student involvement!) or can be assigned in Google Classroom for student
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K - 2nd
Titanic Task Cards for Research and Facts
A set of 32 Titanic Task Cards to help your students learn about the Titanic! Questions include topics from the building of the Titanic all the way to the rediscovery of the famous ship wreck.
You can also buy these in my Titanic Bundle along with Titanic Passenger Tickets, a PowerPoint, and much more!
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2nd - 8th
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War of 1812 | CKLA Interactive Notebook and Study Guide
Are you looking for a way to introduce your students to the note taking process while teaching your history lessons? Our Fact Files are a wonderful way to introduce elementary-aged students to note taking from which they may study for their upcoming unit tests. Each lesson includes approx. 3 Facts on a slide to project for students to copy, as well as no prep, just print, ½ sheets that students can simply glue into a notebook. These Fact Files are the perfect accompaniment to the 2nd Grade Core
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2nd - 4th
Also included in: 2nd Grade Core Knowledge Fact Files - Year Long History BUNDLE
Jackie Robinson Interactive Timeline
Click HERE to watch a FREE, video preview of the Interactive Timeline! Included in this pack is an interactive PowerPoint of Jackie Robinson’s life. In order to use this product, you must have Microsoft PowerPoint installed on the computer. This PowerPoint is perfect for whole group lesson reviewing the life of Jackie Robinson. The PowerPoint reviews Robinson’s life from birth until death. The following events are highlighted on the timeline:*Birth*Attending UCLA*Signing with the Kansas Cit
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2nd - 3rd
Producers and Consumers Activity | Economics Lessons | Slides and Worksheets
Producers and Consumers Economics lessons including activities for Ox-Cart Man by Donald Hall - This is an interactive Google Slides Lesson (43 slides) with 14 accompanying B&W printable worksheet activities.This product includes a Google Slides file that can be used for teaching on the smartboard (it is very interactive - lots of student involvement!) or can be assigned in Google Classroom for students to complete individually. Worksheets are included to go along with the slides. The lesson
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1st - 4th
Patriotic Digital Resources | My Country Tis of Thee and America the Beautiful
Patriotism lesson including the songs America the Beautiful and My Country Tis of Thee - Digital Resource for 1st Grade Social StudiesThis is an interactive Google Slides Lesson (62 slides) with 19 accompanying B&W printable worksheet activities. Read Aloud suggestions are included to support lessons:How Do Dinosaurs Go to School?, by Jane YolenThe Recess Queen, by Alexis O'NeillL is for Liberty, by Wendy LewisonLast Stop on Market Street, by Matt De Le PenaI have used this unit to meet the
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PreK - 3rd
Economic Resources PPT- Natural, Capital, Human Resources Intro
This is a short, but sweet powerpoint to use when you introduce the economics terms of Natural, Capital, and Human resources. There are two slides per type of resource, one slide providing information and examples, and another where you can use the pen tool in ppt. to have students generate examples of each type of resource. If you are looking for something quick and easy, this is just what you need!
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2nd - 4th
Thanksgiving Activity- Jeopardy
Bring a little extra fun into your Thanksgiving week with this Thanksgiving Trivia PowerPoint Game.
The PowerPoint game challenges students to remember trivia about the the first Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving day history, Thanksgiving foods, and current traditions. A final Jeopardy question is provided in the event of a tie between two teams. Click the "home" picture to get back to the trivia board after each question. An answer sheet is provided for teacher reference.
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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.
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.
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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.
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