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2nd grade social studies internet activities $5-10
Holidays Around the World | December Crafts for Christmas, Kwanzaa, Diwali
Are you looking for printable or digital resources for Holidays Around the World? These activities are easy to use and/or assign. They can printed out to use in the classroom OR assigned digitally. Each holiday comes with information for students to read, activities for students to complete, and an assessment. Check out the preview to see exactly what the printable and digital activities look like! HOLIDAYS INCLUDED:• Christmas in Germany• Kwanzaa• Christmas in Sweden (with St. Lucia's Day)
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2nd - 4th
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Maps and Globes - 7 Continents and Oceans- Landforms Map Skills Activity
This interactive and engaging resource will help your students learn all about Map Skills, Globes, Continents, Landforms, and Communities! These Map Skills activities will not only have your students learning the importance of locating on places on maps and globes, they’ll also be learning about constructing and reading a simple map, using cardinal directions and identifying map symbols. Lastly, they'll also compare and contrast basic land use in urban, suburban, and rural environments.This Maps
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1st - 3rd
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Memorial Day WebQuest Engaging Internet Activity Compatible with Google Slides™
Memorial Day Web Quest ~ This web quest guides students in discovering information all about Memorial Day. Throughout the quest, students will visit three different websites to read, research, and share the information they learn. The product contains an eight page web quest along with an accompanying answer key. Quest tasks include exploration, research, literal comprehension, identification, vocabulary, description, inference, application, reflection, and illustration. The Memorial Day WebQues
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2nd - 6th
Also included in: Holiday WebQuests Internet Activities Compatible with Google Slides™
Map Skills & Geography Activities Google Classroom Digital Resources
This digital activities bundle (including map skills reading passages!) will make maps and globe skills ENGAGING and FUN!This bundle includes digital activities and reading passages about map skills, the equator, prime meridian, hemispheres, continents, and oceans.This digital resource uses Google Slides™ and can be used on Google Classroom and Google Drive. This resource also includes an answer key.⭐️ Click HERE to SAVE 20% with the yearlong 2nd-Grade Social Studies Bundle!You will receive each
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2nd - 3rd
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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
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2nd - 5th
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Famous Inventors & Inventions Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Unit
Introducing six famous Inventors and their revolutionary inventions! Your students will get to discover how Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, The Wright Brothers, Sarah Breedlove Walker, Benjamin Franklin, and George Washington Carver developed innovations that changed the world forever.This resource will help your students understand each inventor’s unique story, their accomplishments, and the impact they had on the world. Although learning about famous inventions is important, kids love re
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2nd - 5th
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Map Skills Worksheet Me On The Map Activities First Grade Kindergarten
Get K-1 kids excited about map skills and geography with this hands-on social studies bundle. Includes neighborhood map activities, reading & following map directions, compass rose, map key, & Me On The Map activities kids will love!Take your students on a journey as they learn all about how to use maps! Students will have the opportunity to: make their own 3-dimensional mapsfollow a route through a neighborhood, a zoo, and help find a lost doguse a compass rose to follow directions on a
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K - 2nd
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Holidays Around the World Unit, Books, Research, Crafts
Holidays Around the World and Christmas Around the World is a great way to introduce your students to different cultural celebrations! This Holidays Around the World unit will take your class to 13 different countries! Distance learning? No problem! Digital holidays around the world options are included preloaded for Google Slides™ and Seesaw™! You can even spread this unit out through the year as holidays come up.You will begin by making your Holidays Around the World suitcase and passport. Thi
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K - 3rd
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Seven Natural Wonders of the World Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth)
Take your elementary students on a virtual field trip to the 7 Natural Wonders of the World! Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, informational text, video, and visuals, your students will learn about each of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World from various perspectives.Students will learn about and virtually explore the following:Mount EverestGreat Barrier ReefParicutinRio de JaneiroNorthern LightsGrand CanyonVictoria FallsThis low prep activity includes::: Digital Google S
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2nd - 4th
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Economics BUNDLE | Presentations and Google Slides Activities
Students will learn about important economic concepts in an engaging way with these presentations and google slides activities! The activities involve matching, sorting, labeling, and occasionally typing in google slides. Each product comes with a Google Forms quiz. Please look at the previews for each product before you purchase! This resource is not editable. Concepts Covered:- wants and needs- goods and services- producers and consumers- scarcity- opportunity cost- supply and demand- competit
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2nd - 5th
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Biography Research Historical Figures using QR Codes Videos & Websites Template
Are your students struggling to find information on famous historical figures for their biography reports? Do you have technology in your classroom to help in their research, but aren't sure if they will find the right websites? The QR Codes for Biography Research Reports are what you need. No longer will students struggle with finding enough information, or writing their biography report, on their chosen historical figure.Included in this Biography Research Resource:► 25 colorful pages of his
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2nd - 4th
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White House Virtual Field Trip, President's Day Activities, Google Slides
Looking for a fun way to engage students on Election Day or President's Day? Take them on a Virtual Field Trip to the White House that includes 10 fun presidential-themed activities for kindergarten or first grade students. Use the clickable Google Slide to display a fun White House backdrop that allows you to easily access the video and website links. Two versions are included, one with Youtube links and the other with SafeYoutube links.Through this Experience, Kids will enjoy:taking a White Ho
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Virtual Field Trips Set 2 for Zoom or Google Meet | Distance Learning
Ruby Bridges Activities | Ruby Bridges Craft
Students will love these activities for Ruby Bridges. Includes worksheets, reader passage (in foldable book for mat), craft, Digital activities (pre-loaded into Google and Seesaw), and more!This unit includes:In Print Format:5+ Day Teaching LayoutRuby Bridges Craft and Writing: In Ruby's ShoesRuby Bridges Directed DrawingOriginal Ruby Bridges Poem100 Chart Mystery Picture of Ruby BridgesSequence of Events Cut and Paste for Ruby BridgesComprehension Tri-fold for the book The Story of Ruby Bridges
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1st - 3rd
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Terry Fox Activities for Grades K-3, Marathon of Hope Canada
These Terry Fox activities will inform and inspire your students about this Canadian hero and his Marathon of Hope. It's perfect for your Terry Fox Walk or Run. There are twenty-three NO PREP activities including information texts, reading comprehension activities, writing, math and mapping, too. Students can set a school goal - just like Terry Fox set a goal to run a marathon. There is even a word search. The printables are fun and engaging. This PRINT AND GO cross-curricular unit on Terry Fo
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1st - 3rd
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Digital Vocabulary Graphic Organizer| Editable Vocabulary Template Google Slides
Students will gain a deeper understanding and connection to vocabulary words when they're inserting photos, videos, text, and even links to websites to describe them. They're also going to have a lot more fun doing it! This 100% editable digital vocabulary notebook in Google Slides can be used for any subject or topic students are studying. Students can create their digital notebook as they're learning in-class or at-home, as well as use it to study or reference vocabulary words later on.This te
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2nd - 8th
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Wants & Needs, Goods & Services, Producers & Consumers | Google Slides
Teach important economic concepts with this 12 slide presentation. It includes real images and discussion questions to spark great conversations in your classroom! Students can then show what they know by completing the 5 interactive google slides activities which you can assign to Google Classroom! *This product is part of a BUNDLE*This resource is not editable. Included:Google Slides presentation covering wants, needs, goods, services, producers, and consumers5 interactive google slides activi
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Economics BUNDLE | Presentations and Google Slides Activities
Remembrance Day Canada Bundle
Teach your primary students all about Canadian Remembrance Day with these engaging and varied activities. This bundle includes my best-selling Remembrance Day Canada mini-unit as well as my popular Poppy Shape Book and Write the Room resources. Save 20% with the bundle!INCLUDEDRemembrance Day CanadaStudent bookletWe remember: mini-bookColouring pages & poppy templatePrintables w/ answer keysGame & craftUseful linksWrite the Roompoppymemorialwreathsoldierveteranremembercrossceremonypeaced
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K - 2nd
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Black History Month Interactive Calendar Daily Videos Questions Digital Resource
⭐ In just a few minutes per day, your students can discover and explore Black History every day of February with this Black History Month Video a Day Calendar. This digital resource contains 20 custom videos that cover the importance of Black history and a variety of Black Americans. There is one video for every school day in February 2024. Each video is under 5 minutes and contains one open-response thought question - making it easy to integrate Black History in a meaningful way throughout the
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2nd - 5th
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Then and Now Social Studies Activities Unit
This engaging Then and Now pack will help your students compare life in the past with today in their social studies lessons. With a range of awesome hands-on activities including printables, a diorama, real photographs, website links and information sheets - this huge history resource is no prep and is easy to use for Kindergarten to Year 4 students. In addition, this product is a handy addition to your Changes in Technology unit or study.>>> Click here to find the Google Slides version
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Then and Now Social Studies Bundle
Three Branches of Government Activities Digital Unit in Google Slides
What better way to learn about the Three Branches of Government than to go paperless with this digital resource for the Google Classroom and Google Drive! There are lots of interactive activities for students to show what they've learned as you progress through the unit.NOTE: Please have students do the activities in regular mode, not presentation mode in Google Slides so that the movable features work correctly with this resource.This unit includes many interactive activities and learning oppor
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2nd - 5th
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Communities Unit on Rural Urban Suburban 6 resources in total
This visually appealing and engaging social studies unit will help teach your students about the community around them. It focuses on the differences in rural, urban, and suburban communities. Activities include: posters, center activities, Illustrated task cards, worksheets and more. See more details below.~Currently my Top Best Seller~ It would be a great addition to your social studies curriculum about communities. Included in this pack you will find the following:POSTERS:~A set of poster
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1st - 4th
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Kenya Country Study: Reading & Writing + Google Slides/PPT Distance Learning
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in Kenya?Learn what it might be like to be a kid in Kenya through the eyes of a Kenyan boy named Gitonga. Students will see what it’s like to attend school in Kenya, what food they might eat, what sports they might play, and what they might do with their families for fun on weekends. Great for Distance Learning!Included in This Kid's Life: Kenya:A letter from Gitonga to your students about what life is like as a kid in KenyaA colorful presenta
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1st - 6th
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Also included in: Around the World Mega Bundle - 92 countries - 50% Discount
Map Skills for 3rd and 4th grade Hands-On Map Skill Activities and Worksheets
For a fun, hands-on way to learn about maps and vocabulary, try this Map Skills activities unit. Third and fourth graders will be introduced to terminology as they read maps and coordinates. Plus, they can create their own state map and a map of a zoo. Using Google Maps, students can locate where they live.This unit incorporates map skills, cooperative learning, technology skills, differentiation, and creativity. Students can create their own "Where in the World" slideshow and solve the Birthday
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2nd - 4th
Cuba Country Study: Reading & Writing + Google Slides/PPT Distance Learning
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in France?Learn what it might be like to be a kid in Cuba through the eyes of a Cuban boy named Pablo. Students will see what it’s like to attend school in Cuba, what food they might eat, what sports they might play, and what they might do with their families for fun on weekends. Great for distance learning, and for celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and Latinx history and culture!Included in This Kid's Life: Cuba:A letter from Pablo to your
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1st - 6th
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Also included in: Around the World Mega Bundle - 92 countries - 50% Discount
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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.
Benefits of learning social studies
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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On TPT, social studies resources come in various formats, from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of social studies concepts, or to reteach a tricky topic. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning social studies will be so much easier.
Discover printable and digital social studies resources
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.
Frequently asked questions about teaching social studies
What types of social studies lessons are available on TPT?
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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