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2nd grade social studies internet activities for Easel Activities
Christmas Holidays Around the World Virtual Field Trip Digital Resource Activity
⛄ Let's learn about Christmas Around the World! In this holiday Virtual Field Trip, students travel around the world to learn how the Christmas holiday is celebrated in 7 different countries. Your students will travel to the United States, Mexico, Germany, Egypt, China, Australia and Iceland. This virtual field trip is an engaging and fun way to explore how Christmas is celebrated in different cultures around the world. This fun and meaningful holiday activity contains embeddable video links, im
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2nd - 5th
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Map Skills Activities and Worksheets Maps Globes Landforms Continents & Oceans
Make learning fun for your students when teaching map skills. Map skills topics include maps, globes, continents, oceans, landforms, water forms, suburban, urban, rural, directions, and more. This resource is perfect for second, third, and fourth grade students. Digital activity included using Easel by TpT.These activities can be used during whole group instruction, independent work, and center time. Easy-to-use activity sheets with clear directions and answer keys are provided.HERE'S WHAT YOU'L
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2nd - 4th
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3 Branches of Government Activity | Interactive Notebook | Google Slides
This BEST SELLING interactive and engaging resource will help your students learn all about our 3 branches of U.S. government! These 3 branches of government activities will not only have your students learning the importance of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches, they’ll also be learning about check and balances in detail.This 3 branches of government resource has over 80+ pages full of fun and engaging activities to help your students become government scholars. I also love the
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2nd - 4th
Also included in: 2nd Grade Social Studies Bundle
Virtual Field Trip to a Volcano Digital Resource Activity Types of Volcanoes
✈️ Explore a Volcano without leaving the classroom. In this Virtual Field Trip to a Volcano activity, students will travel across Earth's continents and oceans to explore several famous volcanoes. Students will learn about how volcanoes form, learn about volcanoes around the world, and explore the different types and shapes of volcanoes. This field trip to a volcano packs a lot into a fun ~45 minute activity. This volcano virtual field trip comes in Google Slides, Seesaw, and our innovative Magi
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2nd - 5th
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2-ESS1-1
Constitution Day and Bill of Rights Activities and Worksheets
Make learning fun for your students while teaching them about the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and Constitution Day. These activities and worksheets help students learn about these important U.S. documents. This resource is perfect for 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade students. Digital activity included using Easel by TpT.These activities can be used during whole group instruction, independent work, and center time. Easy-to-use activity sheets with clear directions and answer keys
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Also included in: U.S. History Activities and Worksheets Bundle | American History
Who Am I? - Community Helpers Powerpoint Game #1
Community helpers games are great for teaching students about different community jobs. In this "Who am I" game, students must guess the community worker. There are 10 questions and you just click on each question to go to it. Each question has 3 clues and student have to guess which community helper it describes. Clues include tools they may use, what they do, and where they may work. Great for a whole class review or rainy day activity. Great for individual practice on the iPad! Extra licens
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in: Kindergarten Games Bundle
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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13 Colonies Activities & Unit: Passages Worksheets Maps Colonial Times Project
Take a step back to Colonial America with these fun 13 Colonies activities. Students will enjoy learning about life in 13 Colonies with this COMPLETE unit that includes three different levels of reading passages, organizers, map activities, unit test, a flipbook, vocabulary posters, and so much more! The passages focus on each region related to people, natural resources, climate, daily life, crops, houses, schooling, and economy. There are reading passages and activities for three different reg
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2nd - 5th
St Patrick's Day Virtual Field Trip Ireland Google Slides Digital Resource Irish
✈️ Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this Virtual Field Trip to Ireland digital resource activity. In this cross-curricular learning experience, students explore the history of St. Patrick's Day, the Legend of the Leprechaun, the geography and architecture of Ireland, and experience Irish culture through music, food, and dance. This virtual field trip contains video links, images, reading passages, exercises, writing activities, and more.⚡ This St. Patrick's Day themed Virtual Field Trip to Irela
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2nd - 5th
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Black History Month Bulletin Board Project Posters and Activities Pennants
Looking for a unique way to commemorate Black History Month in your classroom? Take your educational approach to the next level this February with these Black History Month Bulletin Board Project Posters and Activities.If you've only been discussing the usual figures like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, and Harriet Tubman, it's time to expand your students' horizons. This Black History Month Project delves into the lives and contributions of up to 123 different influential Black America
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1st - 4th
Also included in: Black History Month Bulletin Board Project Posters Activities BUNDLE
Virtual Field Trip Day of the Dead Digital Resource Activity Dia de los Muertos
✈️ Let's take a field trip to Mexico City for Day of the Dead! In this Virtual Field Trip for Dia de los Muertos, students will go to Mexico City to learn about the history, culture, and traditions behind Day of the Dead! This virtual field trip contains video links, images, reading passages, exercises, writing activities, and more. ✨ This Day of the Dead digital resource integrates a variety of social studies, reading comprehension, writing, multimedia, and critical thinking skills. Students co
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2nd - 5th
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Map Skills Worksheets & Performance Task | Print & Easel
Practice using a map key, a compass rose, and a scale to read, interpret, and create basic maps! These printables are perfect for teaching geography or quick map skills assessments in first grade, second grade, or third grade! The following print-and-go map skills activities are included:Map Vocabulary Foldable: Students cut along the dotted lines to create three flaps and then fold along the solid line. Under each flap, students define the vocabulary word shown on the top of the flap. Words inc
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1st - 3rd
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Virtual Field Trip Ocean Habitat & Animals Google Digital Resource Activities
⛵ Dive into an undersea world with this incredible cross-curricular Virtual Field Trip to the Ocean! This virtual field trip activity is an absolute treasure trove of fascinating information about our Earth's oceans and the creatures that inhabit them. With an array of video links, images, reading passages, exercises, maps, and more, students will be mesmerized as they practice key skills and explore the awe-inspiring world beneath the waves.⚓ In this Virtual Field Trip to the Ocean, your studen
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2nd - 5th
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3-LS4-3
, 3-LS4-4
Titanic Virtual Field Trip Google Slides Digital Resource Activities SeeSaw
⚓ Embark on an unforgettable journey back in time with our Virtual Field Trip aboard the Titanic! With this immersive and interactive learning experience, students will get a firsthand look at one of the most iconic ships in history. Our cross-curricular field trip covers the building of the Titanic, life on board, its maiden voyage, and several accounts of the disaster that occurred after the ship struck an iceberg.⛴ Through video links, images, reading passages, exercises, writing activities,
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2nd - 5th
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Virtual Field Trip Natural Hazards Hurricanes, Earthquakes, Tornadoes Digital
✈️ Get ready for an adventure-packed Virtual Field Trip that will take your class on an exhilarating ride through the world of natural hazards and disasters! In this Virtual Field Trip, students learn about natural hazards and disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, volcanoes, and more! With just a few clicks, your class can now experience the wonders of the earth's most ferocious phenomena right from the comfort of your classroom. This virtual field trip contains video links, images, reading pass
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2nd - 5th
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3-ESS3-1
, 4-ESS3-2
Virtual Field Trip Disney World's Magic Kingdom Google Slides Digital Resource
✈️ Are you ready for a magical adventure filled with learning and fun? Explore the wonders of Disney World's Magic Kingdom with this exciting Virtual Field Trip to Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom!⭐ This immersive learning experience is designed to integrate cross-curricular skills and engage students in an interactive and educational way. With a focus on critical thinking, this virtual field trip to Disney offers interactive activities and learning opportunities that will challenge and inspire stude
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2nd - 5th
Global Communities Workbook (Grade 2 Social Studies)
This workbook covers the Grade 2 Global Communities unit in the NEW 2023 Ontario Social Studies curriculum (People and Environments).It covers various topics such as map skills, continents, oceans, and the equator. It further explores Canada, comparing climate, wildlife, natural features, homes, and recreation. It includes information on specific Canadian communities in Ontario, Yukon, Nova Scotia, and British Columbia, including a contemporary FNMI community (Saugeen First Nation). The workbook
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2nd
Also included in: Grade 2 Ontario Social Studies Workbook Bundle
Westward Expansion Fun Activities Reading Passages Flip Book Maps Lewis & Clark
Visit the Wild West with these Westward Expansion with comprehension reading passages and activities about Lewis & Clark, Louisiana Purchase, Gold Rush, Erie Canal, Pony Express, and the Oregon Trail. With information about:Westward ExpansionLouisiana PurchaseErie CanalThe AlamoPony ExpressOregon TrailGold RushLewis and Clark ExpeditionImportant Inventions: Telegraph, Steam Locomotive, and SteamboatThis unit on the Westward includes reading passages, comprehension questions, character studie
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2nd - 4th
Memorial Day Virtual Field Trip Digital Resource Reading Writing Video Activity
✈️ Take your students on a captivating and educational Memorial Day journey with this Virtual Field Trip to Arlington Cemetery. This interactive digital resource takes students through the cemetery's history, Arlington House, The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and President John F. Kennedy's Gravesite.⚡ This Memorial Day Virtual Field Trip Digital Activity comes in the following interactive formats:BRAND NEW! MagiCore WebLink Digital Resource - MagiCore WebLink integrates browser-based technology
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2nd - 5th
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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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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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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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Virtual Field Trip 5 Regions of the United States Google Slides Digital Resource
✈️ Looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your students about the Five 5 Regions of the United States? Look no further than this Virtual Field Trip! In this exciting and interactive trip, your students will embark on a journey through America's five diverse regions, from the Northeast to the West. Along the way, they'll explore the unique cultures, landmarks, and geography that make each of these regions special.✈️ But this virtual field trip isn't just a sightseeing tour. It's also a cross
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2nd - 5th
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Continents and Oceans Geography Research, Study Cards, Quizzes | Print & Easel
This seven continents and major oceans geography resource includes: Continent Student Book - A cover page, label by number student maps, and pages picturing an outline of each of the 7 continents with space for students to write three facts about the continent are included.Continent and Ocean Quizzes - Both continent and ocean options come with and without word banks. Answer keys are included.Continent Study Cards - Each study card features a picture of the continent and the continent’s name.
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1st - 3rd
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