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2nd grade social studies printables for Google Apps under $5
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
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K - 3rd
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
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2nd - 3rd
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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1st - 3rd
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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
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2nd - 6th
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Also included in: Social Studies research project for any country in Spanish - landforms
Biography Project {Grades 2-5} I Distance Learning I Google Slides
*Google Slides and Print Option**Rubric added!*About this ProductThis product came as a result of my students’ love of the biography series “Who Was…?” If you have not looked into this series, I recommend that you do! They are a fun, easy read that offers an engaging way for students to learn about historical figures and important people. Although this product is based on this series, this product could be used for any biography book or project. This is a nice way to integrate Reading, Writin
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2nd - 5th
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Design A Food Truck PBL, A Project Based Learning Activity
Welcome to the FOOD TRUCK business! More and more food trucks are high priorities in the eating and dining out world. Whether a lunch crowd or a spot by a concert, food trucks are in high demand. Plus, the food isn’t just good...it’s great. Now students can create their their own business and menu!***THIS RESOURCE IS NOW DIGITAL for DISTANCE LEARNING***See below for more details on using it with Google Slides.Design A Food Truck is a project based learning activity that integrates elements of m
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2nd - 7th
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Map Skills and Types of Maps Unit, Social Studies Worksheets for 2nd & 3rd Grade
This map skills and types of maps worksheet set is a perfect set for 2nd and 3rd graders. It offers reading passages and worksheets for map skills and then focuses on seven different types of maps. 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. They have been digitally converted so that you can use the paper version or digital conversion in your unit. The links
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2nd - 3rd
Remembrance Day - The Story of the Poppy (Canada) Google Slides Included
Remembrance Day is celebrated in schools all over Canada and it is important for children to understand this special day. I wanted to be able to explain the significance of Remembrance Day to my kids, so I created this resource for them. It begins with the Story of the Poppy in kid friendly language with appropriate visuals. I present this as a slideshow first. The story traces the history of the poppy in Canada and how this little flower became such an important symbol of remembrance.The writin
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K - 3rd
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All About Me on The Map Skills Activities Where in The World Am I Geography
You will love this Map Skills Flip Book & Teach-Go Pennant Where in the world am I? This is a great activity for students to learn and understand where they are in the universe and world! Click here to check out over 200 Teach-Go Pennants™INCLUDED:FLIP BOOK:Rubric includedMe on a Map or Where in the World Am I cover option.I live on this planet... (name the 8 planets)Continent/ Country (name the continents)State (fun facts about the state)City/Town (fun facts about city/ town)School (fun fac
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2nd - 4th
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Government Leaders: Mayor, Governor, President - 1st & 2nd Social Studies
Government Leaders - "Elementary Insider" is a fun way to present social studies & science topics for 1st - 2nd grade students in a newspaper format. This edition's focus is on government leaders: mayors, governors, & the president. It also includes other topics: Map: State & City, The Current Government Leaders, The White House, & ElectionsPages:1-2: Newspaper3: Comprehension Questions4: Text Features Match5: Elected Leaders - Voting Chart Results with Questions (Tally Marks &am
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Informational Text - Social Studies & Science Topics
Chinese New Year 2024 Craft Reading and Writing Flip Book, Lunar New Year Option
Interested in teaching Chinese or Lunar New Year to your students in 2024? This craft flip book includes a reading and writing flip book plus a topper for decorations. This is perfect for learning about the holiday while having interactive fun and creating a great wall display for the kids and school to see. Chinese New Year Activities Included: Let's Read page: reading passage Let's Answer page: questions about passageLet's Sort: Cut and sort true and false factsLet's Write: Students write what
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1st - 3rd
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Geography Unit, US & World Geography Worksheets and Passages, Social Studies
This no-prep world geography social studies resource is a perfect supplement to use for your lessons. It offers an introduction to geography and large geographical designations and then focuses on each of the seven continents. 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. They have been digitally converted so that you can use the paper version or digital conve
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2nd - 3rd
Current Event Newspaper Assignment I Google Slides and Print
*A DIGITAL OPTION/GOOGLE SLIDES HAS BEEN INCLUDED* Be sure to re-download! There are directions and links inside the zip file :)About this Product:Current Events are a nice way to integrate Social Studies, Reading, and Writing. Additionally, they are a wonderful way to keep your students connected to the community and world around them. This resource addresses the following Common Core State Standards:Common Core Reading Anchor Standard 1: Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly
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2nd - 6th
Veteran's Day Armistice Day Interactive Adapted Books for Special Ed
These interactive adapted books about Veteran's Day are the perfect literacy activity for your Veteran's Day unit lessons, November holidays and observances, differentiated science instruction, and special education.Use these interactive adapted books to teach your students why we celebrate Veteran's Day, who veterans are, and the history of Veteran's Day.What is included?• Level 1 - 10 page book with 2 comprehension questions (14 total Velcro answer pieces)• Level 2 - 12 page book with 4 compre
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K - 4th
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Adapted Books { Level 1 and Level 2 }
• Save money by buying the BUNDLE. ••Watch the video preview here.•Martin Luther King, Jr. was a revolutionary man who helped get Americans talking about equality for African Americans. Teach your students all about Dr. King, his life, and how he helped change the face of the United States with this set of leveled, adapted readers.What is included?• Level 1 - 10 page matching book with 2 comprehension questions (14 total Velcro answer pieces)• Level 2 - 14 page book with 4 comprehension question
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K - 3rd
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200+ Paragraphs for Centers Morning Work Sub Plans 1st-3rd Grade PDFs & Google
200+ pages of paragraph writing prompts to use within content areas, homework, morning work, and/or as exit tickets to check for understanding. Use in centers or for substitutes.So that you, the teacher, could regulate the specifics of the content of the paragraphs pages have simple prompts reading “Write a paragraph about…” or picture only. This is a zipped file with 210 pages and 201 paragraphs to be written by students. GOOGLE SLIDES Link available for Google Classroom.Topics Include: All Ab
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1st - 3rd
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All About September 11 Patriot Day Interactive Adapted Books for Special Ed
These interactive adapted books about September 11 and Patriot Day will help teach students about the events of 9/11 while providing an opportunity for remembrance of lives lost on this day in 2001.What is included?• Level 1 - 14 page book with 2 comprehension questions (18 total Velcro answer pieces)• Level 2 - 14 page book with 4 comprehension questions (22 total Velcro answer pieces)• Paper comprehension tests (matches the questions in each book - great for keeping data)JUST ADDED: Digital Ad
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K - 3rd
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Rights and Responsibilities for Citizens
Integrate Social Studies into your ELA block with these informational texts and activities. This digital and printable product includes three pages of informational text and two center activities. This is perfect for whole group Social Studies, small group ELA or Substitute Plans! Click HERE to follow my store for great products and sales. ❤️ SAVE 20% with Social Studies Activities for 2nd Grade BUNDLE!Includes digital and printable copies:6 Vocabulary Cards 3 pages of informational text on cit
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2nd - 4th
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George Washington and Thomas Jefferson Compare and Contrast (SOL 1.2)
Compare and contrast two famous Americans (and Virginians!): George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Read key facts about each person and complete a graphic organizer to show what you learned (based on VA SOL 1.2). *Updated July 2020: Now comes with an editable Google Slides version to help with Distance Learning*Resource includes:Informational Text about each person (two versions)Sorting Activity to Help Students Prepare for Graphic OrganizerBlank Graphic Organizer Comparing and Contrasting the
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1st - 2nd
Also included in: Famous Americans First Grade BUNDLE
US Symbols - American National Symbols Unit - United States National Symbols
American National Symbols Unit - US Symbols Learn all about the United State Symbols! Use this resource to teach your students about the U.S. National Symbols. Now in both print and GOOGLE SLIDES! You read that right! This product is now available in traditional pdf printables and digital for Google Slides.This unit is designed to teach nine of the most important National Symbols of the United States. Symbols Covered:The White HouseWashington MonumentAmerican FlagMount RushmoreLiberty BellB
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1st - 3rd
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September 11th 911 & 10 Close Reading Patriotic Themed passages Common Core
********Google Slides™ and PDF Included:You or your organization must have or connect to a Google™ account to download this product. You have Full Permission to Modify for your students. It’s yours- ENJOY! In this unit, you will find 11 Patriotic Themed Passages with text dependent questions. This unit was specifically aligned to 3rd. However, it can be utilized in any grade for the rich content and complex text.***Patriotic Unit***1. Constitution 411 2. Independence Day 3. Lady Liberty
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2nd - 4th
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Build A Beach Resort PBL, A Project Based Learning Activity for Math and ELA
Beach resorts can be exciting getaways for families and friends, but what would it take for students to create and design their very own? This project based learning activity does just that, allowing students to use their creativity and imagination to create a resort. From pools and fantastic food to budgeting and blueprints, this resort will be whatever your students can imagine.***THIS RESOURCE IS NOW DIGITAL for DISTANCE LEARNING***See below for more details on using it with Google Slides.Bu
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2nd - 7th
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Children Change Makers Cross Curricular Exploration for Social Studies Activism
Teach your students that kids can be activists and change the world through the stories of four famous child changemakers: Malala Yousafzai, Kid President, Greta Thunberg, William Kamkwamba. ⭐ This resource will teach your students about activism and social change through nonfiction articles, multimedia and videos, and other websites. This unit is broken up into four children who have changed the world. Students will read a nonfiction biography, watch videos, engage in read alouds with comprehen
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2nd - 5th
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Halloween Celebrations Around the World Digital and Print using Google Slides
Discover how Halloween is celebrated in 5 countries on different continents. A printable and digital student booklet are both included. Students practice map skills, nonfiction reading comprehension, and application to their own experiences. This cultural awareness activity is a great way to get students engaged in a social studies lesson during the Halloween season.The exact same information appears in both the printable and digital versions. You choose the activity that is best for your stude
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2nd - 4th
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- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
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