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2nd grade End of Year social studies resources on sale

Preview of Father's Day Crafts Fathers Day Gifts, Cards Donuts for Dad Doughnuts with Dads

Father's Day Crafts Fathers Day Gifts, Cards Donuts for Dad Doughnuts with Dads

Adorable student-made gifts for your Donuts for Dads celebration or for Father's Day. Includes printable patterns and instructions for creating multiple doughnut Father's Day crafts with or without student pictures. Simply print, cut, and paste to create these sweet treats for dad!You receive a number of different donut craftivities and options from which to choose. Use them with multiple classes or from year to year for variety.There are 4 different sayings from which to choose:• “Donut” you
Preview of Little 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers {UNIT 1: Government & Civics}

Little 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers {UNIT 1: Government & Civics}

Created by
Karen Jones
Little Social Studies Thinkers is a complete social studies curriculum specifically for students in grade 2.  It's everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your 2nd grade students.  It incorporates many state 2nd grade social studies standards. This curriculum was completely researched, designed, and created by Karen Jones. UNIT 1: GOVERNMENT & CIVICS introduces your students to government. It contains lessons on these specific topics: Rules and laws in our home, school,
Preview of Community Helper Hats

Community Helper Hats

Created by
The Kinder Kids
Community Helper Hats - Public Service Recognition Week - Local HerosUpdate! I've added an editable version too!These Community Helper Hats are in landscape format and measure 8.5 x 11. They are available in color or black and white. Students will color, cut and glue/staple the hat together. Let the children learn about our community helper roles with fun and creativity!Roles included are:Construction workerWaitressHousekeeperDetectiveFirefighterFishermanAnglerTour GuidePolice OfficerMailmanChe
Preview of My Community Unit (with Google Slides)

My Community Unit (with Google Slides)

Created by
Sarah Paul
I had so much fun doing community unit with my students! Update: Now with Google SlidesThis unit includes:anchor chart pieces and student sheet (Communities have: people, places, activities)Fun in my community graphic organizerMy Community then and nowTypes of communities flip bookTypes of communities writing prompt (opinion writing)Sentence writing Community helpers graphic organizer: service they provideRead, Think, Match3 Reading passagesCommunity Scavenger hunt Fun in my community class book
Preview of Black History Month Activities Martin Luther King, Jr, Ruby Bridges and More

Black History Month Activities Martin Luther King, Jr, Ruby Bridges and More

This Black History Month Activities resource includes FOUR complete resources bundled. The Martin Luther King Jr. - Martin Luther King Day set was added. Please see the individual previews to see what's in the entire bundle. All four resources found in the Black History category of my store are included. Please click the link to see each set - the individual sets have complete previews.Black History - Ruby BridgesBlack History - Rosa ParksBlack History - Martin Luther King JrBlack History - Jack
Preview of End of the Year Activities Cut and Glue Math

End of the Year Activities Cut and Glue Math

Cut and Paste End of the Year Activities for Math First Grade Math Review with 40 pages of practice. This covers many first grade math objectives.Cut and Glue First Grade Math Review - 40 pages of practice covering the following:word problemsadditionsubtractionmissing addendscomparing numbersplace valuetime to the hourtime to the half hourpennies, nickels, dimes2D shapes3D shapestrue/false mathnumber words120 chart puzzlesadding multiples of 10sfractions 1/2 and 1/4adding 3 numbersPlease preview
Preview of Little 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers {UNIT 2: Learning About the Past}

Little 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers {UNIT 2: Learning About the Past}

Created by
Karen Jones
Little Social Studies Thinkers is a complete social studies curriculum specifically for students in grade 2.  It's everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your 2nd grade students.  It incorporates many state 2nd grade social studies standards. This curriculum was completely researched, designed, and created by Karen Jones. UNIT 2: LEARNING ABOUT THE PAST focuses on how people learn about the past and tools and resources that can help us learn about different times in histor
Preview of Editable Certificates - of Completion, Promotion, or Achievement - For any Class

Editable Certificates - of Completion, Promotion, or Achievement - For any Class

Editable Certificates - of Completion, Promotion, Achievement, or Excellence - For any class or course. Also for adult learners. There are versions that are in color and versions in black and white, for boys only and girls separately. The last page has no clip art images so it is suitable for adults or older students. These are certificates for graduation or for any milestone achievement related to education. All of the text is fully editable. The fonts I used have been embedded for you. The im
Preview of Veterans Day Program Script School Assembly or Class Activity to Honor Veterans

Veterans Day Program Script School Assembly or Class Activity to Honor Veterans

Are you planning a Veterans Day celebration for your school this year? This Veterans Day program script will help you get started as you plan your Veterans Day program.Our school's Veterans Day program has been my absolute favorite event of the year for over fifteen years!I have found that a program that celebrates Veterans is one of our favorite activities to bring together community members of all ages and students in our school. I have used this script at our school-wide Veterans Day progra
Preview of Blank Timeline Templates | Social Studies

Blank Timeline Templates | Social Studies

Time Line: This graphic organizer can be used to help students research and create a simple events timeline on a historical figures, their life, etc.MY TIMELINE PROJECTSS.2.A.3.1 Identify terms and designations of time sequence.Students will understand the chronological order of events with this timeline graphic organizer.This graphic organizer is useful in social studies, science, and reading.The student will know:> Events are often put in order by time to help organize our understanding of
Preview of Little 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers {UNIT 3: Communities}

Little 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers {UNIT 3: Communities}

Created by
Karen Jones
Little Social Studies Thinkers is a complete social studies curriculum specifically for students in grade 2.  It's everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your 2nd grade students.  It incorporates many state 2nd grade social studies standards. This curriculum was completely researched, designed, and created by Karen Jones. UNIT 3: COMMUNITIES focuses on different types of communities and the natural resources that help communities thrive. It contains lessons on theses spec
Preview of Citizenship - Being a Good Citizen

Citizenship - Being a Good Citizen

Citizenship activities! Perfect back to school ideas for citizenship; differentiated printable readers with comprehension activities. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆This is the FIRST book in a 2nd BUNDLE (now complete) of printable readers for guided reading. Link for the bundle is below. There is already one bundle which is complete - you can check it out here:BUNDLE 1 of Printable Readers☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆If you want to see the 2nd bundle which is a growing bundle:BUNDLE 2 of Printable Readers -
Preview of End of the Year Bulletin Board w/ Crafts Writing Prompts Letters 3 Beach Ideas

End of the Year Bulletin Board w/ Crafts Writing Prompts Letters 3 Beach Ideas

This end of the year bulletin board kit includes 3 different beach-themed ideas for fun crafts with writing prompts that will help students reflect on their school year and make cute classroom displays. It includes the patterns, printables, instructions (with pictures), and titles / bulletin board letters (in color and ink-saving black and white) for 3 creative beach-themed crafts and bulletin boards that are perfect for keeping students engaged at the end of the school year.Digital options for
Preview of Titanic Passages Reading Comprehension Escape Room Titanic Activities

Titanic Passages Reading Comprehension Escape Room Titanic Activities

Are you looking for Titanic nonfiction reading comprehension passages and questions? A Comprehension Quest® is a FUN escape room style activity and is a unique way to get students excited about practicing reading comprehension! ⚓Here's how it works:⚓Starting off with the hook video, students learn they have a quest to complete. In this edition, students must figure out who the author is of a firsthand account letter written by a Titanic survivor. Students will read 6 passages and complete standa
Preview of Constitution Day Printable Reader with Comprehension

Constitution Day Printable Reader with Comprehension

Constitution Day printable reader with two versions of the book for differentiation and three comprehension checks - one asking for complete sentence answers, one for them to circle their answers and a true/false response. There are also cute certificates - for completion of the book. Please preview to see the entire set.☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆This is the THIRD book in a 2nd BUNDLE (now complete) of printable readers for guided reading. Link for the bundle is below. There is already one bundle
Preview of Social Studies Interactive Notebook Activities + FREE Spanish

Social Studies Interactive Notebook Activities + FREE Spanish

Created by
Nikki and Nacho
This easy prep resource includes a wide variety of social studies interactive notebook templates. It includes cut and paste activities, foldables, tabs, doors, pockets, wheels and more. It´s great for supporting learning standards while building vocabulary and comprehension about the various academic topics. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and approved, downloads in a secure PDF fi
Preview of Little 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers {UNIT 4: Economics}

Little 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers {UNIT 4: Economics}

Created by
Karen Jones
Little Social Studies Thinkers is a complete social studies curriculum specifically for students in grade 2.  It's everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your 2nd grade students, including step-by-step scripted lesson plans and teaching PowerPoints.  It incorporates many state 2nd grade social studies standards. This curriculum was completely researched, designed, and created by Karen Jones. UNIT 4: ECONOMICS focuses on what makes up the economy and how all parts of the ec
Preview of Holiday Economics Christmas Project Based Learning PBL Wants Needs Goods Service

Holiday Economics Christmas Project Based Learning PBL Wants Needs Goods Service

Looking for a fun way to teach your economics unit to your students? This Christmas project based learning unit is a fun way to embrace the holiday craziness & turn your classroom into a North Pole workshop! In this PBL unit, your students will learn about wants and needs, goods and services, producers and consumers, and so much more! ⭐The overall objective of this unit is to turn your students into entrepreneurs and your classroom into a North Pole workshop!⭐You will teach various social st
Preview of End of the Year Bulletin Board w/ Crafts & Writing 3 Ideas (Frogs, Bees, Kites)

End of the Year Bulletin Board w/ Crafts & Writing 3 Ideas (Frogs, Bees, Kites)

This end of the year bulletin board kit includes 3 different ideas for fun writing craftivities and classroom displays that will help students reflect on their school year. It includes the patterns, printables, instructions (with pictures), and titles / bulletin board letters (in color and ink-saving black and white) for 3 fun spring-themed crafts and bulletin boards that are perfect for the end of the school year.NEW: Digital options for Google Classroom and Seesaw, as well as printable pages
Preview of Ocean Animals Dot Markers Coloring Pages

Ocean Animals Dot Markers Coloring Pages

Created by
The Kinder Kids
Ocean Animals Dot Markers Coloring 11 Pages, NO PREP!The coloring pages measures 8.5” x 11” portrait.Includes pictures for many themes used in Early Childhood Education programs – holidays, seasons, vehicles etc.Dab on the spots with a circle /dot marker, bingo dauber, or similar.Can also use garage sale stickers, pasted collage material, or a finger dipped in paint etc.Useful for several developmental levels.Encourages development of hand-eye coordination, small muscle control, counting, vocabu
Preview of A Little SPOT of Feelings Worksheet

A Little SPOT of Feelings Worksheet

Love the book by Diane Alber as much as I do but don't know what activity to pair with it? Check this out! ↠ All the spots lost their colors and it's up to your students to not only remember the colors but judge them by the looks on their faces! Can they remember what each one is called and what color goes with what face? This is a great worksheet to work through together and quiz with!Answers just in case needed: ↠ Top from left to right - Love (pink), Confidence (orange), Anxiety (gray)
Preview of End of the Year Bulletin Board Crafts Writing Prompts - 3 Activities

End of the Year Bulletin Board Crafts Writing Prompts - 3 Activities

This end of the year bulletin board kit includes 3 different ideas for fun writing craftivities and classroom displays that will help students reflect on their school year. It includes the patterns, printables, instructions (with pictures), and titles / bulletin board letters (in color and ink-saving black and white) for 3 fun crafts and bulletin boards that are perfect for the end of the school year or graduation. NEW: Digital options for Google Classroom and Seesaw, as well as printable pages
Preview of Cesar Chavez Hispanic Heritage Craft Activity + FREE Spanish

Cesar Chavez Hispanic Heritage Craft Activity + FREE Spanish

Created by
Nikki and Nacho
Have fun learning about Cesar Chavez with this craft activity pack. It includes a craft guide, poster, graphic organizers and craft templates complete with a nonfiction text. The craft prints back-to-back on one sheet per student. They will read the passage, fill out the organizer and fold it. It's a great opportunity to also work on vocabulary building and reading comprehension skills. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURE
Preview of End of the Year Memory Book + FREE Spanish

End of the Year Memory Book + FREE Spanish

Created by
Nikki and Nacho
Have fun reflecting on the school year with your students as you make these cute memory books. It includes a variety of covers (for preeschool, prekinder, kinder, first and second grade) and 25 interior reflection pages to choose from. It makes a great end of the year keepsake that helps students to reflect and bring closure to the end of the school year. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-t
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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.

Discover printable and digital social studies resources

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.

Frequently asked questions about teaching social studies

What types of social studies lessons are available on TPT?

There are many different types of history resources sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular social studies lessons include U.S. history, world history, ancient history, geography, civics, and government.

How do I find social studies lessons on TPT?

Educators can save time preparing history lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for social studies resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of social studies lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.