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2nd grade social studies research pdfs
20 Research & Note-taking Graphic Organizers and Templates
These research graphic organizers will help your students form strong note-taking habits, organize findings, build vocabulary and keep track of the sources they used to find information. - 20 Diverse Graphic Organizers / Templates for Research - Generic enough to be used across different subjects, activities and lesson - Differentiated from basic to advanced with different focuses, formats and layouts- Can be used as a non-fiction reading response activity for student accountability - Excellent
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1st - 10th
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
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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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
Social Studies Research Project for any Country - Culture and Geography Digital
Social Studies research project for any country / Geography research projectEngage your students in an exciting social studies research project that explores the rich cultural heritage and geography of different countries. This country research project encourages students to explore fascinating topics such as history, traditions, and customs. Through this hands-on geography investigation, students develop a deeper understanding of global diversity and enhance their research and critical thinkin
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2nd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Social Studies research project for any country in Spanish - landforms
Walt Disney Biography Disney Day Activities Writing Who Was Walt Disney Passage
Experience the life of Walt Disney with our engaging and informative Walt Disney Biography and Report. Our product offers a unique and fun way to learn about the legendary Walt Disney. It comes with a reading passage in two formats, black and white one-page, and color with photos two-page, along with QR codes for additional website research, and biography report templates.Our Walt Disney Biography and Report is an excellent tool for teachers looking to integrate reading, writing, and social stud
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2nd - 4th
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Friendly Letter Writing Paper & Template - Great Mail Race How to Write a Letter
The Great Mail Race is an excellent way for students to learn letter writing, geography, research skills, data collection, and graphing skills, and much more! Students send letters and questionnaires to schools in all 50 states. You can use the responses any way you want - mark the schools on a map, graph data from their surveys, etc. This packet has everything you need but the stamps and envelopes! Includes:Teacher instructions for the projectEditable introductory letter Class questionnaireStud
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2nd - 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
Jackie Robinson Biography Report, Reading Passage & Comprehension Activities
Learn about the baseball player, Jackie Robinson, through a fun, easy-to-read reading passage, QR Codes for additional biography research, comprehension activities that support the sequence of events and categorizing facts, and a simple biography report. Help students research information about Jackie Robinson or writing a biography report on this historical figure. This biography of Jackie Robinson is a great way to combine reading, writing, and social studies.The Jackie Robinson Biography and
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2nd - 4th
Also included in:Â Black History Month Activities - African-American Biographies
Country Research Project | A Social Studies Report
Make learning about other countries exciting with this easy to use research writing unit for little learners. Learn all about other cultures around the world with these open-ended research pages. This unit covers: geography timelinesthe flag important placesfoodfast factsjobsimportant holidays and traditionsgoods and servicesThis is a great prep tool for your school or classroom's multicultural or diversity night, too! Includes both American and British English spellings. ***********************
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1st - 3rd
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Declaration of Independence | Liberty Bell | U.S. History
Make learning fun for your students while teaching them about the Declaration of Independence and Liberty Bell. These activities and worksheets help students learn about this important U.S. document and U.S. symbol. 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 ar
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2nd - 4th
Also included in:Â U.S. History Activities and Worksheets Bundle | American History
Types of Communities - Urban, Suburban, Rural Communities
These digital Types of Communities activities are easy to use as traditional classroom lesson plans, centers, homework, independent work, or they’re great for fast finishers in first and second grades. Busy teachers love these low-prep lessons and activities that are sure to engage their students! With print & digital options, Learning Quests provide a balance of face to face and device-based learning styles for your modern classroom.Why do teachers and students love our Learning Quests?We a
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1st - 2nd
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State Report Research Project
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Are you getting ready to do research on one of the fifty U.S.states? This 19 page unit comes with all the templates students need to complete a research project on one of the fifty states. Students can record information they gather, glue images, photos and draw maps on these templates to create an informational state report.
To facilitate the research process, I have created a Nifty Fifty United States Google Site. This site is full of kid friendly research
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1st - 5th
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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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Biography Book Report Organizer Template for Biography Project w/ Autobiography
Engage your students in the fun of learning from others using biographies. This Biography Report and Research Activities Unit is the perfect way to introduce your students to biography research! Using the biography report templates, you can easily use this set to meet your needs all year long. This Biography Report Unit has everything you need for beginning researchers all the way to more advanced learners. There are 3 levels of research activities making it easy to guide your students through r
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1st - 3rd
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Travel Brochure
Students will love creating their own travel brochure! Students can research, create, and present information about any country! Great for culture studies and country presentations. This format can also be made into a travel style pamphlet/booklet with multiple pages. Choose from 8 different cover layouts and 6 different inside layouts. Includes sections for:*pictures*map*Interesting Facts*Bubble Map for vocabulary words*blank picture/writing lines for any additional information *culture*econom
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1st - 5th
Martin Luther King Jr. Reading Passage & Comprehension Activities MLK Biography
Teach your students about the incredible life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with this MLK Jr. Biography Reading Passage & Comprehension Activities. Through an easy-to-read biography research reading passage, activities, and more, your students will learn all about one of the most important figures in American history and the Civil Rights Movement.This teaching resource is perfect for MLK Day, Black History Month, or any other time with comprehension activities that support the sequence of ev
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Black History Month Activities - African-American Biographies
Travel Brochure Template
Travel Brochure TemplateUse this Travel Brochure Template as a versatile way for students to demonstrate their research and learning about specific places such as cities, states, countries, or biomes.Parts of the brochure include a cover page with space for illustrating, and headings for drawing and/or writing about the location, climate, plant and animal life, reasons to visit, interesting facts, historical background, famous landmarks, and activities.Want to edit the brochure with different he
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2nd - 5th
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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
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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Ruby Bridges Activity Comprehension Reading Passage Black History Month Timeline
Learn about the brave child, Ruby Bridges, through a fun, easy-to-read reading passage, QR Codes for additional biography research, comprehension activities that support the sequence of events and categorizing facts, and a simple biography report. Help students research information about Ruby Bridges or writing a biography report on this historical figure. This biography of Ruby Bridges is a great way to combine reading, writing, and social studies.The Ruby Bridges Biography and Report includes:
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Black History Month Activities - African-American Biographies
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
5 Regions of the United States | Social Studies Research Project BUNDLE
Your students will love learning about the 5 regions of the United States with this bundled research project. Scaffolded notes support students through the research process from start to finish. Simply share the kid-friendly Reference Websites created for these projects with your students and use the scoring guides to grade their work quickly. Print and digital options make this resource PERFECT for any teaching situation! Tired of looking for kid-friendly, ad-free websites your students can use
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2nd - 4th
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