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2nd grade social studies resources for Easel Activities under $5
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
Field Trip Reflection and Memories
Help students make field trip memories and keep the excitement of the field trip alive with these reflection pages. Students can review vocabulary, learned content, and reflect upon their favorite parts of the trip. Use these pages individually or as a packet.Follow my White's Workshop store for more great resources! ❤️ Product includes:8 reflection pages - Our Class Field Trip (primary and intermediate styles) - 3-2-1 Reflection chart (primary and intermediate
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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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Goods & Services Sort Worksheets Financial Literacy Economics 1st 2nd Grade
This financial literacy resource has everything you need to teach your students about goods and services and other concepts of money! WHAT'S INCLUDED:There are both printable and digital components giving students multiple ways to access the material.Vocabulary Posters - Includes word with definition - goods, service, consumer, producer, supply, demand, and barterGoods & Services Picture Sort - 15 picture cards that students sort according to whether they show a good or a service. Includes h
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1st - 2nd
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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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Three Branches of Government Activities Project Worksheets Flip Book 3 Branches
Our Three Branches of Government activity pack is sure to be a hit! With this fun activity pack, you’ll get reading passages that come in three levels so you can easily meet each student’s individual reading level. There are colorful vocabulary posters and an easy-to-assemble flip book included in this pack too.With information about:Three Branches of Government The PreambleThe Executive BranchThe Legislative BranchThe Judicial BranchGo Digital--A Digital Version of This Unit is Now Available:A
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2nd - 4th
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: Social Studies research project for any country in Spanish - landforms
Back to School Map Skills Worksheets First Day of Social Studies 2nd 3rd Grades
Back to School Map Skills with US Maps & World Maps Activities. Learning about Map Skills has never been so much fun! This resource has several engaging map activities that will have students hunting for answers. It works well for centers and is perfect for a beginning-of-the-school-year activity. A complete unit with activities for students to practice their map skills. High-resolution maps are included for students to use for completing a variety of map activities. Students can use maps fo
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2nd - 5th
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Spanish Country Profile Project
This is a country profile project over the 21 Spanish-speaking countries. Students will research important geographical and cultural facts about each country. This activity includes a blank country profile template, a template for each country, a list of Spanish-speaking countries, and a grading rubric in both English and Spanish. Research topics include: Countries flag, map, capital, language(s), population, area, currency, climate, interesting facts, tourism and attractions, cuisine, sports, a
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2nd - 12th
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Also included in: Spanish Countries and Capitals Geography Bundle
Writing of the US Constitution: Constitution Day Activities Passages & Flip Book
The Writing of the U.S. Constitution: Constitution Day Activities & Flip Book.Students will love learning all about the Writing of the U.S. Constitution with this fun activity pack, with reading passages, comprehension questions, vocabulary posters, and a flipbook! A perfect way to celebrate Constitution Day on September 17!Go Digital--A Digital Version of This Unit is Now Available:A Digital Version of this unit for Google Classroom is available here.What's Inside:✔Articles of Confederation
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2nd - 4th
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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NEEDS & WANTS Sort Worksheets Economics 1st 2nd Grade Social Studies Activities
This is a set of financial literacy activities to support your primary economics unit on needs and wants. Includes both printable and digital items.Includes:Vocabulary Posters with definitions of needs and wantsPicture Sort - Students sort picture cards according to whether the item is a need or a wantWriting Activity - Student write about what a need and want is and then describe something they want and something they need.Cut-and-Glue Word Sort - Students classify each item as a need or a want
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1st - 2nd
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Day of the Dead Activities & Craft Reading Passages Flip Book Día de los Muertos
These fun activities were created to teach students about Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday celebrated in November each year. This is the perfect resource for teachers looking to engage their students in a fun and educational way. The Day of the Dead is a time to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have passed away, while embracing the joy and beauty of life.What's Inside:Reading PassagesSymbols of the Day of the DeadComprehension QuestionsInformation about
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2nd - 4th
Country Research Report Worksheets and Graphic Organizers Google Slides
Are you looking for engaging activities for writing a country research project? These country research graphic organizer worksheets are perfect for your literacy and social studies lessons about countries. They are ideal for research projects and report writing. They are also great for reading lessons with informational texts.These informational essay graphic organizers are offered as no prep printables, as well as in digital formats (TPT Easel and Google Slides). Here's the thing. You want your
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1st - 3rd
World Map: World Map Quiz (Test) and Map Worksheet | 7 Continents and 5 Oceans
Map of the World Test: Easy-to-read World Map Quiz requires students to locate 7 Continents and 5 Oceans. This resource also includes a world map printable for kids to practice learning the map of the world. Students must label continents and oceans: 7 Continents (Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Australia & Europe) and 5 Oceans (Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic & Southern). This is an ideal continents and oceans activities for 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th
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2nd - 6th
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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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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
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: U.S. History Activities and Worksheets Bundle | American History
Famous Landmarks & Monuments of the United States Reading Passage Flipbook
Take your students on a tour of U.S. monuments and landmarks! This resource will teach students what a monument is along with facts about some of the most well known ones:The Statue of LibertyMt. Rushmorethe Washington Monumentthe St. Louis Archthe White House Includes:23-page slideshow presentation (in both powerpoint and pdf format) with real-life photos and interesting factsInformational reading passage with comprehension questions that can be used as an assessmentFlip book for recording fact
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2nd - 3rd
Ben Franklin - Benjamin Franklin VA SOL 2.4b
This is a Benjamin Franklin - 2nd Grade mini-unit! This unit is designed to engage and educate young learners about the life and achievements of Benjamin Franklin. Aligned with the VA SOL 2.4b, this purchase includes a range of valuable resources such as an anchor chart, KWL chart, fact/opinion sort, true/false sort, timeline (in color and b/w), make and take mini book, invention drawing activity, word search, ABC order practice, All About Ben graphic organizer, and 2 writing papers. With this m
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1st - 3rd
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Scarcity Economics Unit
These scarcity and choice activities were designed as a cross curricular economics unit. They will help your students learn what scarcity is, how it is caused, and how they can help make better choices to limit its effects. Social Studies, reading, and writing lessons are all included in this unit.This product is part of my Economics Bundle. Click on the link below to check out the bundle and save money!Economics Bundled Unit!Please view the preview prior to purchasing to make sure these acti
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1st - 3rd
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Family Tree Project. Digital & Printable
Includes MULTICULTURAL CLIPART!The purpose of this project is to help children learn more about their family history and to develop appreciation to where they've come from.Your students are sure to enjoy doing research on their family roots, recording the data in the Ancestor Chart, and constructing a project.The best part? There's a DIGITAL and PRINTABLE version! You get both in this download!Here is what's included:- Project Instructions Page - Ancestor Charts (for boys and girls) *now include
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1st - 5th
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Also included in: Social Studies Bundle
Lewis and Clark Expedition Activity Reading Passages Worksheets Map & Flip Book
Students will learn about Lewis and Clark's Expedition during the Westward Expansion with this complete unit. This unit includes reading passages, comprehension questions, map activities, flip-book, and vocabulary posters. With Information about:The Western ExpansionLewis & Clark ExpeditionThe Team Hires SacagaweaThe Expedition is a Great SuccessStudents will love meeting:✔Meriwether Lewis✔William Clark✔Sacagawea✔Thomas JeffersonActivities Included: ✔Comprehension Questions✔Map Activities✔Sp
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2nd - 4th
Types of Communities Rural, Suburban and Urban
BUNDLE AND SAVE- LOOK BELOW! Are you looking for an engaging way to teach the different types of communities?Allow students to learn about the three different types of communities-Urban, Suburban and Rural through an original story. Follow three friends as they take you to their new home in each of these communities and describe what life in like in each of these places.Also includes a modified reader as well for those students who need support.Includes:•11 page Reader on Communities. Find out
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1st - 3rd
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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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