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2nd grade social studies centers for Easel
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,
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1st - 3rd
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MLK Martin Luther King Jr Reading Comprehension Activity Black History Month
This resource teaches students about the life of Martin Luther King Jr. while they practice essential reading comprehension skills including main idea, context clues, vocabulary, and text features.TOPICS INCLUDE:MLK's childhoodCivil Rights MovementRosa Parks"I Have a Dream" speechRemembering MartinWHAT YOU WILL GET6-chapter printable bookCut-and-glue titlesVocabulary cards with definitionsVocabulary graphic organizerFull color, digital versionLinks to supplemental websites and videos about MLKAn
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2nd
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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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Also included in:Â Reading Flip Book Bundle - Collection of Reading Comprehension Activities
Abraham Lincoln Biography Graphic Organizers, Presidents Day Activities & Craft
This Abraham Lincoln biography set includes graphic organizers and a reading and writing flip book craft. This biography set has activities to use for Presidents' Day and covers important facts about Abraham Lincoln's life for students to learn. Within the pack, they will read about Abraham Lincoln, research him, write about him, create a flip book about him, and sort important parts of this famous president's life into graphic organizers. Included in this Abraham Lincoln biography pack: Reading
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in:Â Reading Flip Book Bundle - Collection of Reading Comprehension Activities
American Symbols Worksheets and Reading Passages Activities
This American Symbols worksheet and reading passage set is a perfect supplement to use for your first, second, and third graders. It covers a variety of topics about symbols and a study of 12 different individual American Symbols or Landmarks. There are reading comprehension passages, graphic organizers, writing pages, and cut and glue activities.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 versio
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2nd - 3rd
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Amelia Earhart Build an Airplane READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
Integrate STEM and Social Studies in your classroom during Women's History Month with this Amelia Earhart STEM Challenge! Travel through the skies with Amelia Earhart! Build an Airplane STEM Challenge is a fun and unique way to engage your students during Women's History Month. Teach students that anyone can be a successful pioneer in industry regardless of gender. Students begin the activity by reading about Amelia Earhart and learning vocabulary on different aspects of flight (thrust, lift, dr
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K - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Also included in: Women's History Month READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities BUNDLE #1
Rosa Parks Biography Graphic Organizer - Black History Month Activities
Rosa Parks was an influential woman who fought for equality and forever changed history. This biography pack full of activities is perfect to use during Black History Month or Women's History Month and covers facts about her life for students to learn. Within the pack, they will read about Rosa Parks, research her, write about her, create a flip book about her, and sort important parts of this famous African American woman's life into graphic organizers.There is now a digital component included
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in:Â Reading Flip Book Bundle - Collection of Reading Comprehension Activities
Then and Now Social Studies History of Christmas Traditions
Your students will love learning about the history of Christmas in the past and compare it to how we celebrate Christmas today in this fun and engaging activity pack. Fact sheets and comprehension questions will guide students through the history of Christmas traditions such as card and present giving. Create a fun diorama and complete the flipbook for an exciting social studies lesson.SAVE 30% by buying ALL of my other Then & Now Resources in 1 Bundle!>>>>You can find a Google S
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Then and Now Social Studies Bundle
Margaret Hamilton and the Moon READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
Integrate STEM and Social Studies in your classroom during Women's History Month with this Margaret Hamilton Space STEM Challenge! Help Apollo astronauts land safely on the moon with Margaret Hamilton! Build a Lunar Lander STEM Challenge is a fun and unique way to engage your students during Women's History Month. Teach students that anyone can be successful in STEM regardless of gender. Students begin the activity by reading about Margaret Hamilton and learning vocabulary about Lunar Landers. Y
Grades:
K - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
 ...
Also included in: Women's History Month READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities BUNDLE #1
Hispanic Heritage Month Coloring Page- Crossword - Word Search Puzzle
-THIS LISTING IS AN INSTANT DIGITAL DOWNLOAD – PLEASE NOTE : NO PHYSICAL ITEMS WILL BE SHIPPED!Hispanic Heritage Month Crossword - Word Search Puzzle - Coloring pageHispanic Heritage Month ActivitiesCelebrate Hispanic Heritage Month using Marie’s collection of resources specially designed for the event. Our Hispanic Heritage Month Vocabulary Word Search is the perfect introduction to words children will need to describe the celebrations taking place in September and October.Students will enjoy s
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1st - 10th
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Canada writing activities | NO PREP
Celebrate Canada with this pack of fun Canada Literacy Activities! Ideal for introducing a Canada Unit or discussing Canada Day.No-prep, digital-ready with drag and drop features, answer boxes with TpT Easel!Included in this resource:VocabularyColour Canadian vocabulary word wall and black and white print-friendly student reference sheet6 coins, 4 animals, 4 symbols, hockey players, RCMP (to suggest additional words for updates, please contact me through my store’s Q&A or email me at ThatFun
Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in:Â Canada resources for primary - literacy and BINGO bundle
PILGRIMS The First Thanksgiving Reading Activity Comprehension Passages
This interactive booklet lets students practice essential reading comprehension skills while learning all about the pilgrims. The activities incorporate main idea, context clues, vocabulary, and text features.TOPICS INCLUDE:Leaving EnglandThe Pilgrims' journeyPlymouth ColonyHardshipsFamily Lifethe WampanoagWHAT YOU WILL GET6-chapter printable bookCut-and-glue titlesVocabulary word cards with definitionsVocabulary graphic organizer (similar to a Frayer model)Links to supplemental websites and vid
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2nd - 3rd
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Presidents Day Activities
Here are a few fun activities to use on Presidents Day for Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. This non-fiction unit includes:1) reading passages about Lincoln, Washington, and the Executive Branch2) two fill in the blank activities for Lincoln and Washington3) graphic organizer on what is a president4) comprehension quiz on the president and executive branch of government5) president timelines6) ABC orders7) flip books8) graphic organizers9) themed writing papers10) word sorts 11) comparison
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in:Â 2nd Grade Social Studies Bundle
Texas Mini-Unit
Great for Texas History units during the month of March, this 20 page unit supplement features worksheets for making your own Texas symbol booklet! Black line color and trace sheets are perfect for students in pre-k, kindergarten, and first grades.Contents:Texas Symbol Worksheets, Color and Trace Texas flag bluebonnet (flower) mockingbird (bird) pecan tree (tree) armadillo (small mammal) longhorn (large mammal) AlamoWord Wall words Word Find and Key Pecan count and color
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PreK - 2nd
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Famous Pirates Literacy Activities
Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, Calico Jack Rackham, and Mary Read are all featured in this unit on pirates. Appropriate for 2nd and 3rd grade students, this unit incorporates common core skills in a fun way. Lots of hands on I activities are included. VocabularyComprehensionMap skillsCREATING a Blackbeard brochureALLITERATIONSummaryMain idea and detailsOpinion writingSynthesizing,Compare and contrastPirate research. Answer Keys are included.
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2nd - 3rd
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Pearl Harbor Day National Holidays Unit for Primary Grades – Informational Text
Pearl Harbor Day fosters Math and Literacy in Social Studies through the use of Nonfiction Informational Text, Math Activities and Games, and a balanced mix of engaging higher and lower level hands-on activities to teach your 1st-3rd grade students about the history of Pearl Harbor Day:
• Complete Pearl Harbor Day History Lesson – we provide all of the Content!
• Reading Comprehension Questions to assess Informational Text Comprehension
• World War II Grid Math using Number and Letter Coordina
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1st - 3rd
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MONEY COUNTING COINS UNIT 7 LESSON 35 WORKSHEETS EXIT TICKET POSTERS iREADY MAFS
First GradeMONEY COUNTING COINS UNIT 7 LESSON 35 WORKSHEETS EXIT TICKET POSTERS iREADY MAFS TEK MGSE COMMON CORE OVER 100 PAGES! UNDERSTANDING HOW TO IDENTIFY AND COUNT MONEY HOW TO TELL THE VALUE OF THE COINS AND COMBINATIONS OF COINS THAT EQUAL $1.00. Product DescriptionThis math pack is a great addition to any Math Curriculum for first grade. This product has extensive practice for students who are learning to understand how count money and tell its value. There are over 100 DIFFERENTIATED w
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K - 2nd
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Also included in:Â IReady Math Complete Unit 7 Bundle How Many? How Much? How Long?
Abraham Lincoln Activities Reading Comprehension 2nd 3rd Grade Social Studies
With this resource, students learn all about Abraham Lincoln while practicing essential reading comprehension skills including main idea, context clues, vocabulary, and text features. It's also an easy way to integrate social studies topics into your reading instruction!WHAT YOU WILL GET6-chapter printable bookCut-and-glue titlesVocabulary cards with definitionsVocabulary graphic organizerFull color, digital versionLinks to supplemental websites and videos about Abe LincolnAnswer keyHOW TO USE T
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2nd - 3rd
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Legend of the Indian Paintbrush Native American Read Aloud Book Study Companion
The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush Read Aloud Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book by Tomie dePaola (book not included).This 52-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below : 52 Pages Total Include:1. Table of Contents2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 3. continued4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions 5. con
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2nd - 4th
I Survived THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, 1776 Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â I SURVIVED Series by Lauren Tarshis - Discussion Card Bundle (W/Answer Keys)
George Washington Reading Passage Timeline Comprehension Activity
This resource about George Washington builds essential reading comprehension skills including main idea, context clues, vocabulary, and text features. It's also an easy way to integrate social studies topics into your reading instruction!TOPICS INCLUDE:George Washington's youththe Continental Congressthe Revolutionary WarBecoming PresidentAccomplishmentsWHAT YOU WILL GET6-chapter printable book about George WashingtonCut-and-glue titlesVocabulary cards with definitionsVocabulary graphic organize
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2nd - 3rd
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I Survived HURRICANE KATRINA, 2005 - Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the text and take their
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â I SURVIVED Series by Lauren Tarshis - Discussion Card Bundle (W/Answer Keys)
Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt by Hopkinson Lesson
Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt by Deborah Hopkinson LessonTopics: Underground Railroad, Slavery, African American History; American History;This lesson plan includes: Lesson objectivesReading comprehension questionsKWL Chart Cause and Effect Chart4 quilt tiles (have each student create a quilt tile for the class quilt for Clara) Character analysisMain Idea and Details ActivityNew Vocabulary (activities) Word Search Extension ActivitiesNearpod Teacher Access info is included on the last pageIf
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Coordinate Grid Maps Digital Map Skills PRINT and DIGITAL Geography Activities
Students will practice reading and finding locations on community maps using Coordinate Grid Maps. These map skill teaching and learning activities are fun NO PREP DIGITAL and PRINTABLE activities that give you a quick way to check for understanding after teaching how to read coordinate grid map skills. You DO NOT have to have a Boom Learning Account to use this resource!Click on PREVIEW to try this deck out on the Boom Learning Site!This Resource Includes:20 Printable TpT Easel Ready Task Cards
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in:Â 3rd Grade Social Studies Units Worksheets, Projects, Test Prep & Activities
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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
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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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