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2nd grade U.S. History lessons for Easel
American Symbols
American Symbols: This engaging American symbols resource is sure to motivate students to learn about our nation's symbols. There is something for all learners here. American Symbols is one of my favorite products.
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This American Symbols resource includes:
*Mini posters (in color and black and white) of each American symbol
*American Flag cut and sort timeline
*Close reading passages on American Symbols
*Webs (thinking ma
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1st - 2nd
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North America Atlas Scavenger Hunt - Continent & Countries Map Geography Task
Make North American geography fun with this North America scavenger hunt! Students will learn about the countries, oceans, rivers, and more, of North America. They have 11 questions to find the answers to. A map and answer page are included.What you geta page with 11 questions for students to answera solution page for you - or that they can use to mark their own worka 1-page map that they can use to answer all the questions. If you'd prefer, students could use an atlas or online map, instead of
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2nd - 5th
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American Symbols Celebrating Freedom Social Studies Common Core
Proud to be an American! We, as teachers, need to nurture that pride! This product is a 12 page mini book which includes the following patriotic symbols...American FlagBald EagleStatue of LibertyLiberty BellLady JusticeThere is a page with a brief history of our flag, one that shares what each color on the flag represents, another that discusses how to be respectful of the flag, and a page with the words for the Pledge of Allegiance. After learning about the above symbols the children can ill
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2nd - 4th
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American Monuments and Landmarks
Students will read and answer questions about the significance of American monuments and landmarks including; St. Louis Arch, White House, Grand Canyon, Natchez Trace, Mt. Rushmore, Statue of Liberty, and the Golden Gate Bridge. Questions will ask them to respond by highlighting text, underling key points, and using close reads and critical thinking.
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2nd - 5th
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Veteran's Day Mini Book Reading Comprehension
Veteran's Day is a day to honor all those Americans who have served in the military. It is an opportunity to teach our students about patriotism and service to our country. This resource is a 10 page mini book which includes the following...*What does Veteran's Day celebrate?*History of Veteran's Day*Who celebrates Veteran's Day?*How do people celebrate?*How is Veteran's Day different from Memorial Day/*Comprehension page with 10 questions*Answer Key*This resource is also available as part of
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2nd - 4th
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Labor Day Virtual Field Trip - US History, American Culture, & Social Studies
This resource is great for primary and elementary students in kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade to learn about the history and celebration of Labor Day! It includes pictures, videos, stories, and explanations about how Labor Day began, and how we celebrate it today.This presentation is written in easy to understand language, with terms clarified so that our youngest learners will be able to comprehend the information. This is a great addition to any Labor Day lesson!Depending on student's in
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PreK - 4th
Fly Guy Presents The White House: Text-Dependent Questions and More!
**This Max Learner Book Detective product may be purchased in a BUNDLE at a discounted price at Fly Guy Presents Bundle**
Fly Guy’s field trip to The White House inspires another Tedd Arnold info-packed text for young learners! Use our high-quality text-dependent questions, close reading worksheet, and “White House Notebook” drawing and writing activities with your copy of “Fly Guy Presents: The White House” to help you teach close reading, Common Core State Standards RI 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7, fact
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Fly Guy Presents BUNDLE
Tennessee Becomes 16th State
Students will read and answer text dependent questions about how Tennessee became the 16th state and how it got its name.
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2nd - 8th
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Also included in: BIG Tennessee History Bundle
American Symbols Posters, Reading Passages, and Activities
If you are looking for kid friendly American Symbol activities, then you have come to the right place. These can be used as Social Studies lessons, for reading comprehension work, Immigration Day pages, and more!
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Posters:
~ Symbol - definition and highlighted KEY words
~ Memorial - definition and highlighted KEY words
~ Landmark - definition and highlighted KEY words
~ Monument - definition and highlighted KEY words
*All have patriotic background
Reading Passages and Comprehensio
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K - 4th
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Veterans Day vs Memorial Day- What is the difference?
Do your students know the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day? Mine didn't. I created this to help them with that. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️This product looks at Veterans Day and Memorial Day and asks the students to compare and contrast the two holidays. This product includes:2 Veterans Day texts of differing levels2 Memorial Day texts of differing levelsComprehension questions pageAnswer key of possible answers for the comprehension pageDoubl
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2nd - 4th
David Crockett: King of the Wild Frontier
Students will read and answer text dependent questions about the life of American Folk Hero, David Crockett. They will use the text and timeline to answer questions on a quiz.
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: BIG Tennessee History Bundle
Frederick Douglass Lesson and Pop Up Book
Informational reading passages about Frederick Douglass will help students learn about his escape to freedom, and his work as an abolitionist. Students will be inspired by how Frederick Douglass learned to read and write against all odds. Frederick Douglass was a pioneer in many ways, and this lesson is a great addition to your African American history unit. The informational text is included in this unit, along with a fun pop up book of Frederick Douglass, which your students may complete at
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Black History Month Bulletin Board Activities and Pop Up Book Bundle
Alexander Hamilton | Founding Father | Social Studies Research Project
Your students will love learning about Alexander Hamilton - one of the Founding Fathers of America - with this fun research project. Scaffolded notes support students through the research process from start to finish. Simply share the kid-friendly Reference Website created for this project with your students and use the scoring guide to grade their work quickly. Print and digital options make this resource PERFECT for any teaching situation! Tired of looking for kid-friendly, ad-free websites yo
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in: Founding Fathers of America | Social Studies Research Project BUNDLE
Time To Vote-History, Elections, Electoral College Mini Book Comprehension
Time To Vote-How Voting Works in the United States is a 14 page mini book which includes the following...*Who Can Vote?*History of Voting Rights*What are Elections?*Register to Vote*How Elections Work*Election Day*Electoral College*What Makes a Great Leader?*Comprehension Pages with 14 questions*Answer Key*Content is the same as Time to Vote Reading Comprehension Passage but different format.*This resource is also available as part of my Patriotic Bundle.
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2nd - 4th
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Second Grade Social Studies: History
Second grade lesson plans for History are here! With this supplemental resource pack, you will be implementing standards-based activities within the Tennessee state standards for Second Grade. These standards closely align with other states, so make sure you check your standards.In this pack you will receive:posters with vocabulary termswriting pages timeline of my life activityprimary and secondary source cut & pasteperiods of time activityAs always, follow and tag me @mrsfranklinsfirsties
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2nd
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Also included in: Second Grade Social Studies: BUNDLE!!!
Three Branches of Government
Students will read and answer text dependent questions about the Three Branches of Government; Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. There are also some critical thinking questions and a simple assessment activity.
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2nd - 5th
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The Constitution Mini Book Reading Comprehension
Constitution Day celebrates the day that the United States Constitution was adopted by the Constitutional Convention in 1787. This resource is a 14 page mini book which includes the following...*What is the Constitution?*Constitutional Convention*Balance of Power*Executive Branch*Legislative Branch*Judicial Branch*Preamble to the Constitution*Bill of Rights*Constitution Day*Comprehension Pages with 12 questions*Answer Key*Also available as a Reading Comprehension Passage in my store. Content is
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2nd - 4th
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Benjamin Franklin | Founding Father | Social Studies Research Project
Your students will love learning about Benjamin Franklin - one of the Founding Fathers of America - with this fun research project. Scaffolded notes support students through the research process from start to finish. Simply share the kid-friendly Reference Website created for this project with your students and use the scoring guide to grade their work quickly. Print and digital options make this resource PERFECT for any teaching situation! Tired of looking for kid-friendly, ad-free websites you
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in: Founding Fathers of America | Social Studies Research Project BUNDLE
Benjamin Franklin: Text-Dependent Questions and More!
“Benjamin Franklin” by Marion Dane Bauer, is a great read-aloud for teaching young learners the Common Core State Standards for Reading Informational text 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8. Our text-dependent questions help you model close reading as you return to the text for the answers and to uncover the central message of the story: Ben Franklin was amazing! Our Close Reading Fact Sheet reinforces close reading by guiding your students back into the text with specific page references so they can find
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1st - 2nd
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Juneteenth Activities Lesson
Juneteenth activities to help students understand the federal holiday with this 10 page activities lesson. It includes reading, comprehension, facts, and activities about the holiday.Students will learn about:Opal LeeGeneral GrangerTexasFreedomJuneteenth celebrationsThe word search and activities get students involved in applying knowledge about Juneteenth to use higher order skills.Colorful public pictures include one of Opal Lee with Biden, one public photo of Granger, and a picture of the Te
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2nd - 4th
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Social Studies Lesson Plan - Famous People in American History
Grade Levels: 3rd to 5th Overview: Through this activity students will learn valuable research and writing skills, memorization techniques, social skills, and creativity. It also gives students the chance to learn about an important person in American history and what factors made them famous.. Performance Objectives: Knowledge: • The students will know information about a famous person in American history. • In a class discussion, the students will name the famous people in A
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Social Studies Lesson Plan - Create a State
Grade Levels: 3rd to 5th Overview: This activity will give the students the chance to use their imaginations and creativity to create their own state. Performance Objectives: Knowledge: • The students will use their prior knowledge to create a new state. Skills: • The students will use creativity to create a state and it’s components, including it’s name, state symbols, location, size and shape. Materials: • Pencils/pens • Markers or crayons • Create a State packet Resources:
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Presidential Inauguration Mini-Book (Bilingual)
This mini book includes a simple explanation about the process on Presidential Inauguration day. The mini-book is also included in Spanish. It has 5 questions on the back and a quick, simple assessment.
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1st - 5th
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Social Studies Lesson Plan - Studying a State
Grade Levels: 3rd to 5th Overview: The students will learn to do research while comparing their state with one of the states of the United States. Performance Objectives: Knowledge: • The students will present the information they found about their assigned state to the class. • The students will be able to answer questions about what they’ve learned. Skills: • The students will use their research skills to find information about their assigned state. • The students will answer the questions ab
Grades:
2nd - 6th
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