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2nd grade social studies printables for Google Apps

Preview of Map Skills Unit - Maps & Globes Activities - Types of Maps

Map Skills Unit - Maps & Globes Activities - Types of Maps

Created by
Melissa Mazur
This no-prep map skills unit includes both vocabulary reference posters and activity pages on many different topics. These activities are an engaging way for students to develop their skills and practice reading maps. *UPDATE* You can now share this with your students digitally!This resource was created using Google Slides. You must have a Google email for use. Each section can be assigned in Google Classrooms. It is ideal for distance learning. I also include the print file so you can have a
Preview of Economics Unit Goods & Services Producers & Consumers Supply & Demand Activities

Economics Unit Goods & Services Producers & Consumers Supply & Demand Activities

Say goodbye to lesson planning stress with this short introductory unit that makes teaching AND learning economics a breeze! This engaging resource is designed to make teaching economics easy, fun, and incredibly effective! Your students will learn about the basic economic concepts of money, wants and needs, goods and services, producers and consumers, and supply and demand.FIVE days of engaging lesson plans with possible extension activities are included. All text and activities are included,
Preview of Project Based Learning Activity: Island Survival (PBL) Now for Google Classroom

Project Based Learning Activity: Island Survival (PBL) Now for Google Classroom

Project Based Learning Activity: Island SurvivalThis project based learning (PBL) activity integrates elements of science, ELA, and social studies into a student-centered adventure that combines imagination, creativity, and problem solving skills as they try and survive mysteriously arriving on an island.There are 16 activities (1 page for almost each one) for students to complete. Each page involves a problem or idea they must solve, recreate, or answer. Pages can vary from writing, map skil
Preview of Civics Unit, Rights and Responsibilities, Rules and Laws, Branches of Government

Civics Unit, Rights and Responsibilities, Rules and Laws, Branches of Government

This no-prep civics and government social studies resource is a perfect supplement to use with your lessons. It offers an introduction to civics and the U.S. government, rules and laws, branches of government, and rights and responsibilities. There are reading comprehension passages, graphic organizers, and cut-and-glue activities.What's Included in this Civics & Government Worksheet set?reading passageswriting pagesfact writing activitiescut-and-glue sorts worksheetsTopics covered: Introduc
Preview of Global Communities -People & Environments : Grade 2 Ontario 2023 Social Studies

Global Communities -People & Environments : Grade 2 Ontario 2023 Social Studies

Newly updated for the new 2023 Ontario Social Studies Curriculum changes!! (Latest update: Aug 26, 2023)Global Communities for Grade 2 Ontario social studies curriculum (People and Environments)! Printable (PDF) and Digital Force Copy Link for Google Slides included! This unit is designed to help your young learners begin using the inquiry approach. The research and inquiry aspects are guided and prompted (more open-ended options are also included!) to help young learners find success with the
Preview of Black History Month Bulletin Board Project Posters and Activities Pennants

Black History Month Bulletin Board Project Posters and Activities Pennants

Looking for a unique way to commemorate Black History Month in your classroom? Take your educational approach to the next level this February with these Black History Month Bulletin Board Project Posters and Activities.If you've only been discussing the usual figures like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, and Harriet Tubman, it's time to expand your students' horizons. This Black History Month Project delves into the lives and contributions of up to 123 different influential Black America
Preview of Pioneer Life | Westward Expansion | California Gold Rush | Oregon Trail

Pioneer Life | Westward Expansion | California Gold Rush | Oregon Trail

Looking for resources to have Pioneer Days in your classroom? Look no further than this complete unit on pioneers, including the California Gold Rush and the Oregon Trail. This unit includes activities to stretch out Pioneer Days to a full week or pick and choose what you have time for in the classroom. INCLUDES BOTH A PRINT AND MADE FOR GOOGLE SLIDES DIGITAL VERSION.*************************************************************************************************************INCLUDES THE FOLLO
Preview of Grade 2 Changing Family & Community Traditions 2023 Ontario Social Studies

Grade 2 Changing Family & Community Traditions 2023 Ontario Social Studies

**Now updated for 2023 Curriculum changes!! Redownload to get the new materials!** (last update Aug 23, 2023) This unit is perfect for your grade 2 celebrations and traditions unit for Ontario Social Studies. Students will learn about families, diversity, cultures, celebrations and traditions with fun and hands on activities! Over 100 pages of learning! **DIGITAL!!! Google slides now included for 60+ student pages!!! Redownload and check page 3 for google links! There is a 'student ready' an
Preview of Continents and Oceans Activity | 7 Continents Printables | Ocean and Continents

Continents and Oceans Activity | 7 Continents Printables | Ocean and Continents

Are you looking for a fun and engaging continents and oceans activity to teach map skills lessons in 2nd and 3rd grade? With engaging games, songs, maps and more, these 7 continents printables will lead to student mastery in no time! Students can label the 7 continents on a map, learn about the continents and oceans through reading passages, play continents and oceans games, sing songs, complete continent and oceans project ideas, and complete research. INCLUDES BOTH A PRINT AND DIGITAL VERSIO
Preview of Digital Exit Slips | Google Slides | Print & Digital | Exit Ticket | Any Subject

Digital Exit Slips | Google Slides | Print & Digital | Exit Ticket | Any Subject

This resources includes over 20 digital and printable exit slips to use with ANY SUBJECT. Use these exit slips to follow up any lesson, check for understanding, and to gauge students’ comprehension. Digital exit slips are the perfect solution for Distance Learning.Digital Exit Slips:Digital Exit Slips are available in Google Slides. However, they can also be downloaded as PowerPoint files.All directions are editable and can be customized for your lessons.Text boxes are already added to each slid
Preview of Economics Unit, Goods and Services, Needs and Wants Sorts, Worksheets 2nd 3rd

Economics Unit, Goods and Services, Needs and Wants Sorts, Worksheets 2nd 3rd

This no-prep economics social studies resource is a perfect supplement to use when teaching goods and services, needs and wants, and other economic topics. It offers an introduction to economics and then focuses on various aspects of economics. There are reading comprehension passages, graphic organizers, cut and glue activities, and answer keys. There is also a digital conversion of this resource available in Google Slides. The resources have been digitally converted so that you can use the pap
Preview of All About Patriot Day *9/11 activities*- Printable & Digital Versions

All About Patriot Day *9/11 activities*- Printable & Digital Versions

This is an informative non-fiction reading about Patriot Day (9/11) for little learners. It is perfect to get conversations going in a safe manner. I have added a digital version that can be used in Google Classroom.Here are some comments from customers:"This is the perfect amount of information for my third graders! Thank you."-Lindsay Krill"Great way to teach a difficult topic for our little ones."-Joy"A great supplemental activity for September 11th!" Kelsey B."Thank you so much for a produ
Preview of Types of Communities and Community Helpers Unit - Suburban Urban Rural

Types of Communities and Community Helpers Unit - Suburban Urban Rural

Looking for a communities unit that covers types of communities, community helpers, and urban, suburban, and rural? This communities social studies resource is a perfect supplement to use for your 2nd and 3rd grade lessons. It offers an introduction into what communities are and then focuses on 10 different aspects of communities. There are reading comprehension passages, graphic organizers, cut and glue activities, and answer keys.There is also a digital conversion of this resource available in
Preview of Social Studies Worksheets and Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle Activities

Social Studies Worksheets and Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle Activities

This 2nd grade and 3rd grade social studies units bundle contains worksheets and reading comprehension passages, and learning activities. Students will love learning about 11 different social studies topics with these highly engaging worksheets and reading passages. This covers common 2nd grade social studies and 3rd grade social studies topics. Each set also covers nonfiction comprehension skills and allows students to read and respond. Social Studies Topics Included: CommunitiesGeographyMap Sk
Preview of 13 Colonies Activities Bundle Reading Passages Map Worksheets of Colonial Times

13 Colonies Activities Bundle Reading Passages Map Worksheets of Colonial Times

Inside this Colonial America Bundle, are 20 leveled reading passages about Life in the 13 Colonies, plus graphic organizers, map activities, Google Slides, a PowerPoint, task cards, a unit test, and vocabulary. Both print and digital are included in this bundle. What's Inside:Activity Pack (PDF) with Leveled PassagesDigital Version in Google SlidesUnit TestPowerPoint PresentationTask CardsBIG-MATS Activity MatsTeacher DirectionsAnswer KeysBONUS: 13 Colonies Crossword PuzzleWith this complete uni
Preview of Christmas Around the World Passages - Winter Holidays Around the World Research

Christmas Around the World Passages - Winter Holidays Around the World Research

Want to teach about Christmas and Holidays Around the World, but you're short on time? These reading comprehension passages are a quick way to teach your students about different ways winter holidays are celebrated while practicing their reading skills.These Holiday Around the World reading passages introduce students to how holidays are celebrated in different countries. Ten different countries that celebrate Christmas plus Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Diwali are included. There is one passage page,
Preview of Summer Olympics 2024 BUNDLE | Print and Digital

Summer Olympics 2024 BUNDLE | Print and Digital

Looking for a fun way to incorporate the Summer Olympics into your classroom? This BUNDLE contains the complete no-prep unit AND the presentation. The complete unit contains activities to keep your students engaged while learning about the Summer Games. It is full of foldable activities (great for interactive notebooks and lapbooks) and other hands-on activities. The reading passages are perfect for integrating your Social Studies and Reading/Language Arts classrooms.This contains a link on page
Preview of Social Studies Research Project for any Country - Culture and Geography Digital

Social Studies Research Project for any Country - Culture and Geography Digital

Social Studies research project for any country / Geography research projectEngage your students in an exciting social studies research project that explores the rich cultural heritage and geography of different countries. This country research project encourages students to explore fascinating topics such as history, traditions, and customs. Through this hands-on geography investigation, students develop a deeper understanding of global diversity and enhance their research and critical thinkin
Preview of Pilgrims and Native Americans | The First Thanksgiving | Wampanoag | Mayflower

Pilgrims and Native Americans | The First Thanksgiving | Wampanoag | Mayflower

These First Thanksgiving Pilgrims and Native Americans Wampanoag Tribe activities go from the Mayflower through the 1st year in Plymouth Colony. Teach 2nd, 3rd & 4th graders about the history of early America as the settlers came from England and the events leading up to the Harvest Feast of 1621.Any of the printable activities can be used alone or be combined to create an easy-to assemble interactive notebook, lapbook or learning portfolio. This resource also includes book and website recom
Preview of Newspaper Article Template Graphic Organizer: Digital and Printable Templates

Newspaper Article Template Graphic Organizer: Digital and Printable Templates

These Newspaper Article Templates are SO easy to use! These newspaper template graphic organizers can be used in Google Slides or can be printed on paper for students to write on!These no-prep worksheets can be used for ANY subject area, writing assignment, or information-gathering activity in your classroom. This newspaper templates product is so versatile that you can use it all year long in multiple subject areas! NOTE: Students can now use these templates in Google Slides! DOWNLOAD this f
Preview of 100th Day of School  Communities Now and Then BUNDLE | Print and Digital

100th Day of School Communities Now and Then BUNDLE | Print and Digital

Looking for a resource to help teach your students about how communities have changed? This Communities Then and Now BUNDLE is perfect for teaching about how communities and society has changed in the past 100 years. It also works well for the 100th day of school! This cross curricular unit can be used in the Social Studies and ELA classroom. New reading passages have been added (perfect for small groups and differentiating instruction). Note: There is now a link on page 2 of the PDF that allows
Preview of Native Americans, Native American Tribes Unit for Social Studies

Native Americans, Native American Tribes Unit for Social Studies

This Native Americans unit is filled with vocabulary, history, social studies, reading, and writing activities. This unit will teach your students about different Native American tribes, regions, tools, early homes, and traditions.Start the unit with two sheets on prior knowledge, which will activate their schema and what they're wanting to learn during this Native American unit. Then, you can choose to introduce the vocabulary cards at the beginning of the unit or throughout the unit when you g
Preview of Landforms and Map Skills Print & Digital Activities MEGA BUNDLE

Landforms and Map Skills Print & Digital Activities MEGA BUNDLE

Make learning about geography come to life with this landforms and map skills unit for young learners! Your students will have the opportunity to explore the major landforms that shape our Earth and important beginning map skills using both printable and digital activities. Landforms PRINTABLE activities include:Recommended book listLandforms posters (landform, beach, canyon, desert, hill, island, lake, mountain, ocean, plain, plateau, river, valley, volcano, waterfall)Word Wall (beach, canyon,
Preview of Presidents Day Reading and Writing Craft Flip Book - Presidents Day Activities

Presidents Day Reading and Writing Craft Flip Book - Presidents Day Activities

Looking for a way to teach Presidents Day activities without interrupting your reading and writing time? This craft flip book teaches all about the President of the United States. It includes a flip book plus a craft topper for decorations. Presidents Day Activities Included: Let's Read page: reading passage Let's Answer page: comprehension questionsLet's Sort: Cut and sort things that the president does and the requirements of the presidentLet's Write: Students write what they've learned about
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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.

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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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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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