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2nd grade Winter social studies unit plan pdfs
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
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Cinco de Mayo Craft Activities Writing Worksheets +13 units for Global Holidays
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a Craft Activity and reading passage. Plus this resource includes 13 other Holidays Around the World making it a great value.This Holidays Around the World reading comprehension, crafts and research project includes crafts, reading passages, a passport, a suitcase, journal & scrapbook activities, bulletin board & much more for 14 other celebrations from different countries.If you are looking for activities that include culture, diversity, traditions or custom
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2nd - 5th
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Chinese New Year 2024 - Lunar New Year 2024
Chinese New Year 2024 - The Year of the Dragon - Lunar New Year Activities - These Chinese New Year crafts, printables and fact slides are high interest and appropriate for your younger students. It includes facts about Chinese lanterns, the practice of exchanging Red Envelopes (red packets), Chinese dragon parade, Chinese lion dance and zodiac animals. This unit includes three different Chinese New Year crafts. Included in the download is the Lunar New Year version. The same pages are inclu
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K - 2nd
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Terry Fox Activities for Grade 1
Educate and inspire your students as you prepare them to participate in this year’s Terry Fox Run. They will learn all about Terry – his early life, his fight against cancer, the Marathon of Hope, and his legacy as an advocate for cancer research. Please view the PREVIEW button for a closer look at the product. This is the English version. Click HERE for the French version.INCLUDED★ Information Booklet→ child-friendly language→ built-in comprehension questions will enhance your students' learnin
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Terry Fox Bundle
Ancient Egypt Activities Reading Passages Unit Worksheets Map Egyptian Pyramids
Take a step back in time to Ancient Egypt with these Ancient Egypt activities that students will love! This unit has reading passages about the Nile River, geography of Egypt, pharaohs, pyramids, mummification, daily life, and much more. This unit has everything you need including reading passages, activities, a pacing guide, vocabulary posters, map, timeline, comprehension questions, a test, and more! Inside you'll find information about:A Great CivilizationThe Nile River Nile DeltaA Tough Life
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2nd - 4th
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Government Unit {3 branches of government, informational text, assess. & more}
After searching for a FUN, INTERACTIVE, and KID-FRIENDLY unit on the U.S. Government and not finding exactly what I was looking for, I decided to create my own. This unit has sample lesson plans, reading passages for each topic , interactive notebook activities that go along with each reading passage, and even a Unit Assessment. Take a look at the preview for a sampling of what is inside this resource.The topics covered are as follows:*Why is government important?*What are the 3 levels of govern
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2nd - 4th
The US Constitution Day, Week, or Lesson Activities & Craft: 2nd, 3rd, 4th Grade
Whether you're teaching a unit on the US Constitution or celebrating Constitution Day, these kid-friendly activities are a great way to introduce your students to the United States Constitution. They'll learn about the 3 branches of government, the Constitutional Convention, the Bill of Rights, and more through reading passages, coloring pages, a craft, etc.!Even though it is one of the most important documents in the United States, it can be challenging to explain to our students exactly what i
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2nd - 4th
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California Native Americans/Indigenous Peoples of California
This unit on the California Native American tribes/Indigenous Peoples of California is just for you! Activities include instructions, activity cards, graphic organizers, and a response/recording sheet if applicable. This 60 page unit includes:1) Academic vocabulary cards2) Inquiry chart ideas and student examples for classroom discussion and use3) Tribe flip books4) Tribe graphic organizers5) Informative text for listed CA tribe regions and example tribes6) Comprehension quizzes on all CA tribe
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2nd - 4th
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Citizenship: Rights, Responsibilities, Rules, Laws, and MORE!
This unit contains eight EXPLICIT lessons that focus on the following concepts: 1. Citizens in their communities 2. Rights and responsibilities of citizens 3. Rules and laws citizens must follow in different settings 4. Citizens making responsible and irresponsible choices 5. Citizens communicating well with others 6. Citizens problem solving with others 7. Citizens showing respect and kindness with others. Each lesson provides an objective, student "I can statement," opportunities to build ba
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2nd - 4th
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2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Government Citizens Unit
A government unit filled with activities, word cards, and printable charts. Focusing around government (why we have it and what it does for us) on a community level as well as citizens and their responsibilities.GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS LINKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PDF DOWNLOAD ON THE GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS PAGELinks to Google Drive uploads in slides/forms are available in this download!Want to see a sample lesson? CLICK HERE FOR A LESSON FREEBIELesson Plan Titles:Lesson 1 – Diversity in a CommunityLess
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: 2nd Grade Social Studies Communities Curriculum YEAR LONG Bundle Units
Snow Unit: All About Snow and the Snowflake Life Cycle
This nonfiction snow unit is the perfect way to engage your students in learning about winter weather and the water cycle! They'll love the real pictures and the hands-on writing crafts. This unit contains information about what snow is, how snow forms, the snowflake life cycle, snowflake symmetry, and types of snowflakes!You can also find this unit in my K-1 Science for the Year Bundle!What's Included?All About Snow BookAll About Snow ReadersSnow Globe Writing CraftSnow Can, Has, IsSnow Can, Ha
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Science and Nonfiction Units for the Year Bundle
Penguin Activities: Life Cycle & Parts of a Penguin Experiment, Book, & Craft
Teach your students all about penguins with this mini-unit that includes 10+ Penguin Activities & Resources! From a penguin science experiment to craft, there are a variety of activities your kids can use to learn all about the life cycle and parts of a penguin. What's Included:Penguin Life Cycle Diagrams - The diagram shows the four steps in a penguin’s life cycle. There is also a set of labels that your students can use to label the life cycle of a penguin which is a fun activity during yo
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K - 2nd
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2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Economics Unit Goods Services Scarcity
A large collection of resources to use in your classroom for economics! The unit is centered around the ideas of goods and services in our community and how they are sold, specialized, traded, and what resources are influenced in this process. This includes activities that can be used in whole group, small groups, or independently.GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS LINKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PDF DOWNLOAD ON THE GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS PAGEMost activities are now able to be downloaded via Google Drive for Slides/
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: 2nd Grade Social Studies Communities Curriculum YEAR LONG Bundle Units
My Place in the World Book | Me on the Map
Looking for an engaging way to teach students about their place in the world? Creating this book is a fun way for students to learn about geography. There are two versions of this book included in this unit. One version has a more printer friendly border. The student book contains the following pages:• Cover Page• Seven Continents• Four Oceans• Countries• 50 States• My State• Texas Counties (extra for those who live in Texas)• Where I Live Review PageThere are also foldable activities for intera
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1st - 3rd
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Polar Bear Unit for Kindergarten and First Grade
What do polar bears eat? Where do they live? Find out the answers to these questions and more during this polar bear unit for kindergarten and first grade! The week-long comprehensive unit includes detailed daily lesson plans with literature suggestions. It incorporates science, reading, writing, math, handwriting and art. It also includes a STEAM activity and links to videos that complement the unit study. Click on the PREVIEW to read each lesson plan, see the Week-at-a-Glance planning sheet, a
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K - 2nd
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1-LS1-1
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, 1-LS1-2
, K-ESS2-2
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The Seven Continents
Did you know that all the continents end with the same letter they start with!?EuropeAntarcticaAfricaAustraliaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAsiaDid you know that The Statue of Liberty in the United States has 7 rays on her crown which represent the 7 continents!?This pack is full of fun facts and ways to help your students learn about the seven continents in an interactive way!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This pack has over 60 pages to
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K - 3rd
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3rd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Michigan Geography Unit
The first unit in 3rd grade Michigan Social Studies is themed in geography. Unit correlates to concepts in the MC3 curriculum and meets Michigan Social Studies standards.GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS LINKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PDF DOWNLOAD ON THE GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS PAGEFiles are available to download in Google Slides/Forms to use in the classroom or as a part of distance learning.Check out a Michigan Social Studies lesson FREEBIE before you buy!Lesson Plan Titles:Lesson 1 – What is a State?Lesson 2 – Mi
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: 3rd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Michigan YEAR LONG Units
3rd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Michigan History Unit
The third unit in 3rd grade Michigan Social Studies is themed in geography. Unit correlates to concepts in the MC3 curriculum and meets Michigan Social Studies standards.Lessons are typically taught over a two day span. Standards covered included.GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS LINKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PDF DOWNLOAD ON THE GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS PAGEUnit has been updated to include links to copy files from Google Drive which can be used in distance learning, virtual learning, Google classroom, etc.Check out
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: 3rd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Michigan YEAR LONG Units
2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum History Unit Communities
This unit looks at communities in the past and the present. It allows you to show your students how your own community started and where it is today. There are activities that discuss how we live now compared to the past. Look below to see what is included! GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS LINKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PDF DOWNLOAD ON THE GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS PAGEDigital files available to download via Google Slides and FormsWant to see a sample lesson? CLICK HERE FOR A LESSON FREEBIE6 Lesson Plans5 Reading
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: 2nd Grade Social Studies Communities Curriculum YEAR LONG Bundle Units
2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Geography Unit Maps Landforms
A geography unit that includes lesson plans, comprehension, vocabulary words, activities, and even a unit assessment. Unit follows along with the Michigan Citizenship Curriculum for 2nd grade, however, with the community theme it is applicable in almost any place.GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS LINKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PDF DOWNLOAD ON THE GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS PAGEGoogle Drive accessible files are available in slides/forms via links.Want to see a sample lesson? CLICK HERE FOR A LESSON FREEBIELesson Plan Ti
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: 2nd Grade Social Studies Communities Curriculum YEAR LONG Bundle Units
Africa Continents Study | Africa Posters, Fact Sheet, Activities & Word Search
Continents: Africa: Reading, Writing, & ActivitiesAre you looking for a hands-on way to immerse your students in the study of the Continent of Africa? This Africa unit is filled with activities, incorporating reading, writing, and geography, along with interactive and engaging projects! This 15+ page resource is filled with posters, facts, printables, activities, games and so much more! Your students will love learning about Africa!⭐ Africa Continent Unit Includes:Africa PosterAfrica Fact Sh
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K - 2nd
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Polar Bears Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions 1st 2nd Grade
This polar bears themed main idea and details resource includes 10 polar bear themed reading passages for primary grades in two different versions. Each passage includes a simplified multiple choice version and an expanded writing response version for differentiated learning.Polar Bear Passages Include:- Polar Bears Adapt- Keeping Warm- Sea Bears- Polar Bears as Hunters- New Born Cubs- Growing Cubs- Leaving the Den- Learning to Survive- On Their Own- Polar Bear HabitatAll content is in black an
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Primary Reading Comprehension Passages & Activities Bundle
Transportation Unit
Your students will love learning all about things that go with this hands-on transportation unit! This nonfiction unit contains everything you need to integrate literacy, math, science, and social studies while learning about transportation!What's included in this unit?•Transportation poster p. 3•Air, Land, Sea posters p.4-6•Air, Land, Sea Sorting p. 7-8•Transportation Scenarios p.9-10•How Do Things Travel? Readers p. 11-24•Cars, Trains, Planes, Boats fact sheets p. 28•Cars,Trains,Planes,Boats f
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Science and Nonfiction Units for the Year Bundle
Mapping Skills Unit and Flipbook Craft
This social studies unit helps students understand where they live. It breaks it down to my house, my street, my city, my state, my country, my continent, and my world. This unit includes:Vocabulary booklets, posters and word wall cardsStudent booklets for mapping skillsMy map flip book craftStudent activity pagesConnect with Me!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecreativeclassroom/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCreativeClassroom/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ashlyn1214/Twitter
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- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
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