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2nd grade social studies research $5-10
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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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â U.S. History Activities and Worksheets Bundle | American History
Wax Museum & Biography Writing Project
This item is a great tool to help students learn about researching, biographies, taking notes, and writing a multi-paragraph paper.You'll find everything you need to put on a wax museum as well! Items include:*a student tracking sheet to help you keep track of historians, assignments, and due dates*note-taking and rough draft pages for 5 paragraphs (these paragraphs include an introduction, early life, contributions, later life, and conclusion*final copy paper that includes a place for students
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1st - 4th
Black History Month Bulletin Board - Black History Month Posters
Looking for a Black History Month bulletin board display? These Black History posters are a great way to introduce students to some of the most influential people who have shaped African-American history. Perfect for classrooms and school hallways, these Black History Month Posters are designed to spark meaningful conversations that encourage further research into the lives of those featured.Each poster features the name, photo, and a brief biography. Celebrate Black History Month with these 20
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PreK - 8th
50 States Project- Research Project | Report {with grading rubric}
Have your students been learning about the 5 REGIONS OF THE UNITED STATES or are you simply looking for a FUN RESEARCH project on the 50 STATES? If so, then this might be just the activity you're looking for!With this PRINT & GO RESEARCH PROJECT, each student or group will create a 5-page booklet on one of the 50 States. This project lends itself to independent work, partner work, or even group work. Simply begin by assigning a state, print the parent information letter, and print the pages
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Regions of the United States Bundle & State Research Project with Rubric
National Park Research Project Activity | Pennants | National Park Week
Do you teach using the National Parks? In this resource, you will find all 63 National Park pennants. These pennants are perfect for a mini-research project or for your students to celebrate National Park Week in April. There are two versions of each pennant- one with a map and one without a map. There is also a "National Park Passport" cover if you would like to make the pennants into a booklet.Includes space for the following information:City & StateYear EstablishedHistoryPlantsAnimalsFamo
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in:Â National Parks Bundle
Career Day Research Project, Career Explorations, Community Helpers
Looking for a way to spice up your ELA/Social Studies career exploration units? This Career Day Research Project is a perfect and easy way to provide your learners with a deeper understanding of the professions in their communities. You will just need to print and go!This pack includes:~3 parent/guardian letter options explaining the project~Rubrics linked to 2nd and 3rd grade ELA CCSS~Research organizer~Suggested websites~Interview questions for asking community experts~28 career options prin
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1st - 3rd
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5 U.S. Regions Activities & Worksheets - 2nd, 3rd & 4th Grade Geography Lessons
Are you looking for fun and engaging geography lessons for your 2nd, 3rd & 4th grade students? Your students will love learning about the five U.S. regions with these engaging activities and worksheets! This resource includes easy-to-follow geography lessons to help you teach your class about all five U.S. Regions. In this bundle, your students will use hands-on activities, foldables, worksheets, early finisher resources, homework options, writing prompts, a flipbook, quiz, and more! Grab th
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2nd - 4th
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Country Research Project with Distance Learning Option
Country Research Project to use with ANY country!Updated STUDENT SLIDES as of January 2024!Enhance your classroom's global literacy and research skills with the comprehensive "Country Research Projects" resource. Designed to bridge cultural gaps and foster global awareness, this project is a crucial tool for today’s interconnected world, empowering students to delve into the diverse tapestry of nations that make up our planet.The "Country Research Projects" package is meticulously crafted to cat
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2nd - 5th
Family Tree & Family Heritage Project Digital + Print
Students will LOVE learning about their family, heritage, and traditions through completing this project! Adults and students enjoy completing this project every year in my classroom. I have always gotten positive feedback from my students and their families. Digital Version | Google Classroom | Google Slides | Google DriveThis project also contains a link to digital versions that can be shared with your students easily via Google Drive or Google Classroom. Students will be able to complete and
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1st - 4th
Families: A Research and Writing Project
Make learning about families fun with these engaging, language building activities! This research project includes 14 low-prep graphic organizers to discuss and learn about all types of families, homes, activities, and more! Lead your students to discover that families can be different but all families love each other while meeting social studies and literacy standards! Here's what you'll get:Graphic organizersRecording sheetsGraphing activitiesWriting and drawing activitiesRead aloud book sugg
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in:Â Research Project Bundle: FALL Research and Writing Curriculum
Digital Famous Hero Research Project - Google Classroom
Digital Famous Hero/Person Research Project This hero research project is perfect for your students to complete at the end of a Social Studies Unit! Have them work individually or in groups. Rubrics are provided to help you assess (editable ones provided, too). Digital product is in Google Slides. You will receive a PDF with a clickable link to make a copy of the resource for your drive! ☺ Have your students EACH make a copy of the resource before beginning. Video Tutorials are included for Goog
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Digital Research Project Bundle - Reading Skills, Science, History, Writing
Pioneer Unit / Oregon Trail Game
Do you love the game Oregon Trail? This unit includes a whole class version of the game!
This is a Problem Based Learning Unit all about the pioneers of our great nation. I created this unit for my second graders, but you could use it for older children too. This unit is very detailed. It integrates ELA skills, social studies, history, and provides the opportunity for creativity as well as FUN!
The children get to "go along" in the journey. This unit has three parts. Check out the Preview Fil
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2nd - 5th
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September 11th Activities- Patriot Day Digital Research Project - 9/11
September 11th lesson plans can be challenging. This age appropriate research project on 9-11 allows teachers and students to gain information about the historic event but also focus on the positives that came out of a tragedy. This September 11th activity is a great resource that allows you to share as much or as little information with the class as you feel appropriate. Let your students learn and honor September 11th through a series of articles, videos, comprehension questions and writing pr
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2nd - 5th
Also included in:Â Digital Research Project Bundle - Reading Skills, Science, History, Writing
Country Research Project | Country Reports Graphic Organizer Template Digital
Choose from 60 beautifully designed (and EDITABLE) country research report slides for your country writing projects. Create the exact presentation you want for your students but customizing any of the slides to fit your needs. Students will use the slides to share all about a country they researched while working with all sorts of text features (headings, table of contents, photos, captions, fun facts, bold words, glossary, and more).Want more report templates for the year? Click here for the BU
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2nd - 8th
Family History Report
An engaging Family History Report to enrich your Social Studies curriculum! Students will be challenged to complete a family tree and learn about where their ancestors came from, along with sharing their families favorite traditional holidays and traditions. It includes a family interview. There is an optional page for the family tree which specifies "parents" instead of "mother/father". Students will also get to create their own Coat of Arms! A great learning opportunity and "take home project"
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1st - 3rd
Biography Research Reports--Using Pebble Go
Looking for an easy way to assist students in using a digital tool like Pebble Go to do research? This comprehensive packet features 26 different historical figures found on the Pebble Go research database. All 26 historical figures have three different research templates to use. You will find a template for students to use for research that corresponds perfectly with the Pebble Go site, a fun facts page, and a writing page with pictures of each person and primary writing lines. ****************
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K - 2nd
Also included in:Â Research Reports Bundle Using Pebble Go
Country Research Project - Design a Coin (Grade 2 Ontario Social Studies)
This project is intended as a culminating task for Grade 2 Social Studies - Global Communities, aligned with the new 2023 Ontario Social Studies curriculum. Students will research different countries. To make the research process simple, easy-to-read country texts are included for 20 different countries: Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, Finland, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, Ukraine, The United Kingdom, and The United State
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2nd
Also included in:Â Grade 2 Ontario Social Studies Workbook Bundle
Black History Month Bulletin Board - Black History Month Posters - Set 2
Celebrate and educate with this Informational Black History Bulletin Board and Poster Set! Perfect for classrooms and hallways, this collection of 21 posters features inspiring figures who have shaped African-American history. Each poster contains a name, photo, and concise biography – giving teachers and students the perfect opportunity to explore these stories during Black History Month. From inventors to activists and artists to musicians - these posters will ignite meaningful conversations,
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PreK - 8th
Candy Mini Research Project with Informational Writing - Editable Templates
Ignite a Passion for Research with this engaging Mini-Research Project on the History of Candy! What better way to captivate your student's interest in research than by delving into the sweet world of candy? This mini-research project is designed to be both fun and educational, making it suitable for any time of the year. Whether it's Halloween, Valentine's Day, or an ordinary school day, this project will excite your students to learn.By embarking on this delightful mini-research project, stude
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2nd - 3rd
Inventors Volume 1 and 2 BUNDLE! Biography Information and Writing Activities
Your students will be *AMAZED* when you introduce them to these Inventors and their Inventions! The real picture sorting cards are great for a center and each inventor includes NO PREP printables perfect for recording sheets or research! This is a bundle of Volumes 1 & 2! Inventors included are:Alexander Graham Bell - TelephoneGeorge Washington Carver - Several products using peanutsThomas Edison - LightbulbHenry Ford- AutomobileBenjamin Franklin - Bifocals, lightning rod, Franklin stoveGarr
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1st - 3rd
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U.S. Symbols Research Report--Using Pebble Go
Looking for an easy way to assist students in using a digital tool like Pebble Go to do research? This comprehensive packet features 10 different American Symbols found on the Pebble Go research database. All 10 American Symbols have three different research templates to use. You will find a template for students to use for research that corresponds perfectly with the Pebble Go site, a fun facts page, and a writing page with pictures of each symbol and primary writing lines. ********************
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K - 3rd
Also included in:Â Research Reports Bundle Using Pebble Go
Presidents Day Research Project, Speech & Poster
Celebrate Presidents Day with your students with this easy and fun research project! Students will conduct their research using the guided research pages provided, and write an informational speech as the president. Students can also create a poster to display their information - several templates are included! This allows your students to present their findings in a creative way that they will be sure to enjoy! Lastly, there is a timeline template for your students to document the important eve
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2nd - 4th
Also included in:Â Research Project Templates Made Easy - THE BUNDLE!
Wax Museum (A Biography Research Project)
A wax museum is a fun and interactive way to get your students learning! This is, by far, my most favorite project that I do with my students all year long! And it's their favorite part, too! It allows them to be creative and show their personality through their character. I am always amazed at how much thought they put into it to make it feel like that person is really in our classroom!The project generally consists of three parts: research of a historical person, creating a trifold presen
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2nd - 4th
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Cultures Around the World- A World Travel Activity
This product was designed to help engage students while they learn about cultures around the world. It has been developed with differentiation in mind, guided report, pamphlets and short passages. It can be used in class to model research and note-taking, sent home as a out-of-school assignment, or used to provide capable students who need their learning extended with an independent project.You can pair this project with a non- fiction text, or use it to integrate multiple sources ( website, boo
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2nd - 5th
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