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Free 2nd grade social studies interactive whiteboards
FREE Dinosaur Posters Set | Classroom Displays | Science | Decor
☀️ Jumpstart discussions and get your young learners’ attention with our high-resolution dinosaur poster set. Kids universally love dinosaurs, making this one of the easiest topics you’ll ever teach in your classroom.***************************************************************************This collection includes 13 posters designed to enhance any learning space at home or school while helping your students better understand dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures. We professionally designed
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education
Landforms Vocabulary Powerpoint
A simple powerpoint to introduce young or ESL students to landform vocaulary. Covers mountai, island, valley, ocean, river, and hill.
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PreK - 2nd
Mapping Skills Interactive Reader, Student Booklet, Assessment AMERICAN Version
Use this interactive reader to introduce mapping terminology and have students practice the skills learned by completing a similar booklet. You could print the reader and use it as a book or project it onto a white board, Smart Board, or Activboard (whatever you have!). I used this in my classroom and the students enjoyed following along and filling in their own papers to match the reader. The booklet has been designed to be printed back to front, cut in half and stapled, with page numbers to gu
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2nd - 5th
Abraham Lincoln Freebie for Smartboard
Kids will have a fun and engaging time learning about Abraham Lincoln with this interactive Smartboard.
Use as an introduction, unit review or for independent practice with your students.
Simply drag and drop the correct answer into the box. Picture cues and differences in answer box sizes will help younger learners. This can also be a great opportunity to use the Smartboard markers to locate sight words within sentences, find and mark punctuation and capitalization.
If you are interest
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PreK - 2nd
Smartboard Holidays Around the World
Fly around the world and learn different traditions for numerous countries for Christmas.
Countries included are: Netherlands, Israel, Italy, Mexico, England, Germany, Australia, and America.
Each slide gives links to important characteristics of the countries Christmas celebrations. Such as, links that tell about the countries traditions, videos of different traditions, etc. Some of these are Youtube videos so you have to be able to access Youtube to view them.
Each country is shown on a
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K - 5th
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Grade 2 Alberta Social Studies/Science - What is the Weather?
This interactive PDF-linked document goes nicely with the Grade 2 Social Studies and Science curriculum. You can look at each community's weather (Meteghan, Saskatoon, and Iqaluit. You can also compare the weather of all 4 communities, which is nicely linked to Science - Hot and Cold Temperatures.Click on the icon marker on the map and it will open up a link to the Weather Network. This resource works perfectly with the Hot and Cold TemperaturesYou have the choice to look at each community se
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2nd
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Also included in: Alberta Grade 2 Social Studies Bundle - ALL UNITS
U.S. Regions and Landforms
This 14 slide presentation is a great way to either introduce or review the United States regions and landforms. There are beautiful pictures to go along with each definition of one of the landforms. This is to help your students have a better idea of what you are trying to describe to them. The landforms include plains, mountains, plateaus, deserts, and canyons. Some of the landforms even have more than one picture to go along with the slide. There is also a map of the Unites States that has th
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2nd - 4th
Christmas In England
Slideshow in PDF form of ways Christmas is celebrated in England. I made this to use in my class as a part of our Christmas Around the World unit. I used this on my Smart Board and scrolled through each picture. It includes a video link to show Charles Dickens,' A Christmas Carol movie trailer to show he was from England. It also includes a video link to listen to 2 different songs sung in England at Christmas time. Hope you enjoy!
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PreK - 3rd
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U.S. National Parks - Interactive Slideshow
An interactive slideshow about the United States National Parks which includes pictures and an interesting fact about each.
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K - 12th
Northeast Region of United States Presentation FREEBIE
This product gives information about the Northeast Region of the United States, including maps, photographs, & information pertaining to each state of the region.
This presentation is a FREEBIE and if you like this product, please go to my "It's A Vaughnderful Classroom" to check out the whole bundle.
Included with the bundle is a presentation of each of the five regions including: the West, Midwest, Southeast, Southwest, and Northeast regions.
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2nd - 8th
50 states practice
The students for some reason love practicing and taking tests on the computer! This was created using the forms feature of Microsoft word. You can also put this on your interactive whiteboard and let the kids do the rest! Download the free example to check it out!
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Underground Railroad Activity
Australia Map and Timeline lesson
China and Chinese New Year unit
Community stud
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2nd - 6th
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Community - Road Signs!
GREAT activity for social studies/community unit, safety, reasoning, reading, verbal expression, & vocabulary development! Signs presented are ones that the students can commonly see in their environment.4 Slides. Students move the phrases to the box beside the associated sign. Each slide has one answer that is not a match.
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2nd - 6th, Staff
Cardinal Directions
MIMIO ink file
Cardinal Directions
Guide your vessel to the treasure using the Cardinal directions North, South, East, and West. Plan your route carefully to avoid landforms, and pirates! Try and reach the treasure using the fewest moves possible.
SS.K.G.1.3 Identify cardinal directions (north, south, east, west).
SS.K.G.1.1 Describe the relative location of people, places, and things by using positional words. 7
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K - 3rd
Map Scale and Distance
This is a lesson on measuring distances on a map using a map scale. This would fit nicely in a Map Skills Unit. Distances can be measured by marking the start and end point on a card, and then using a ruler to measure the actual distance.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.
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2nd - 4th
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Georgia Regions: Coastal Plains
Georgia Region Coastal PlainsThis is a 5 part powerpoint series about the 5 Georgia Regions. Your students will love this very interactive lesson that encourages discussion, predictions, and critical thinking. Have fun watching a live video about one of the animals in this region while discussing it's importance. This is great for 2nd and 3rd grade Georgia Social Studies Standards for geography or science.**Assessment IncludedYou may also buy my entire Georgia Regions and Habitats Mega PowerPoin
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2nd - 3rd
Martin Luther King Jr and Jackie Robinson {FREEBIE}
Martin Luther King Jr and Jackie Robinson- This FREEBIE is an interactive PDF game where your students will decide if a fact is about MLK Jr, Jackie Robinson, or both of them. This is a great way for them to make connections between both civil rights leaders.
This NO PRINT, NO PREP is the perfect activity for you and your students! It can be used on any computer or tablet for a quick, easy, fun activity.
-How it works:
Open the PDF on the device of your choice (computer, laptop, or tablet).
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K - 5th
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Bodies of Water - a Touch it Learn it Interactive Mini-lesson
Touch it Learn it Interactive Mini-lessons are designed to increase student engagement by using the Smartboard multimedia device. This is the 1st in a series of products that teachers will be able to purchase from my store. Students will be able to distinguish between sources of saltwater and freshwater using the reveal and vortex sort features of Smart Notebook. This file also contains printables that students can cut and paste to create their own Venn diagram.
Note: This product is a .zip f
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2nd - 4th
Reducing Carbon Footprint - PowerPoint Game
This game is the perfect activity for Earth Day - or any other day you and your students are learning ways to reduce your carbon footprints! Students have to answer questions to questions about reducing, reusing and recycling to make eco-friendly choices.
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PreK - 3rd
Social Studies Citizenship and Maps Lessons
Smartboard Presentations
Lesson 1 - Citizenship
Lesson 2 - Citizenship and Making Good decisions
Lesson 3 - Citizenship Choice Board (Differentiated Assignment)
Lesson 4 - Maps (Hemispheres, Countries, Continents, Oceans)
Lesson 5 - Compass Rose and Cardinal Directions
Lesson 6 - Landforms
Lesson 7 - Map grid for absolute location
Lesson 8 - Map scale
Lesson 9 - Map scale (Activity)
Lesson 10 - State of Missouri
For some reason I was unable to load a preview. I think it is because one slide is
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2nd - 4th
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Free Wants and Needs Interactive Smartboard Activity from Charlotte's Clips
This is my first Free Smart Notebook activity here on TPT.
1. It defines wants and needs.
2. Students drag items into wish list and need boxes.
Can be used with Smart Response Clickers and/ or by dragging items.
If you like this mini lesson, you may want to check out :
Wants and Needs cut and paste printable
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K - 2nd
Georgia Regions: Piedmont Region
Georgia Piedmont RegionThis is a 5 part powerpoint series about the 5 Georgia Regions. Your students will love this very interactive lesson that encourages discussion, predictions, and critical thinking. Have fun watching a live video about one of the animals in this region while discussing it's importance. This is great for 2nd and 3rd grade Georgia Social Studies Standards for geography or science.**Quiz at the endYou may also buy my entire Georgia Regions and Habitats Mega PowerPoint Lessons
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2nd - 3rd
Paul Bunyan
An interactive lesson about the folk tale character Paul Bunyan
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K - 3rd
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Levels of Government SMARTBOARD files
Hey y'all!
Hopefully you found your way to this particular resource via my blog post on this topic or maybe from my main product here in my store called The Goods on Government-otherwise this download may not make much sense ;)
You can use this in conjunction with that resource to teach levels of government. It is aligned to the TEKS but does include the generic versions as well to accommodate teachers outside of TX.
Just pull in pictures of the correct officials you are studying on the indic
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1st - 4th
Slide presentation for K-8 Lesson Plan for Teaching about 9/11
This slide presentation accompanies the 9/11 Day K-8 Lesson Plan. The slide presentation supports teachers as they safely and thoughtfully engage with K-8 students about the events of 9/11 and the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance. By focusing on the selfless actions of first responders, emergency workers and ordinary citizens, students learn that even in our darkest moments, individuals can come together and act with kindness, unity and hope.
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K - 8th
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Find Social Studies - History resources | TPT
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.
Teaching with social studies resources
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.
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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.
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