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2nd grade social studies handout pdfs
Wants, Needs, Goods, Services, Producers and Consumers
**** TOP SELLER****This booklet covers the following vocabulary words and standards: wants, needs, goods, services, income,producers, and consumers.
I used this booklet with first grade and second grade but it would be good for kindergarten.
There is also a short quiz included.
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1st - 3rd
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Colonial Life - Colonial America, Colonies, European Settlers
Enhance your unit on colonization with these colonial life reading passages and activities! You will receive the following:• Where Did the Europeans Settle - short reading passage and label the colonies. • The New England Colonies - map and facts• The Middle Colonies - map and facts• The Southern Colonies - map and facts• Colonies Vocabulary• Coming To America passage with journal activity with vocabulary and comprehension questions• Colonial Jobs passage with job application activity and cross
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2nd - 4th
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George Washington Carver (SOL 2.4d)
Check out this packet on George Washington Carver . It was specifically made for Virginia SOL 2.4d, but could also be used for other standards, as well. Here is what is included:Page 3: Carver posterPage 4: Vocabulary wordsPage 5: KWLPage 6: Foldable for interactive NBPages 7-8: Fill in the blank notesPages 9-10: Facts Graphic OrganizersPage 11: All About Carver notesPages 12-15: Search and LearnPages 16-24: Carver bookletPages 25-27: Questions that go with Carver bookletPages 28-30: Carver time
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1st - 3rd
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US Geography and Continent Bundle (SOL 2.6)
This is a huge bundle!! This was specifically created to address the needs of SOL 2.6 . This has practically everything you need to teach this unit. This packet includes:Pages 6-17: Vocabulary Cards (2 versions-whole page & 1/4 page)Pages 18-20: Map Parts foldablePage 21: Parts of a Map notesPages 22-30: Parts of a map match (3 versions included)Pages 31-32: Parts of a Map Cloze SentencesPage 33: Compass Rose Exit TicketPages 34-35: Map Scavenger Hunt-Directions: 1) Group students 2) Give ea
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1st - 3rd
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Kente Cloth Designs and Meanings
Recently I did an "Art Around the World" Unit and fell in love with Kente Cloth from Ghana. My 3rd graders made Kente Cloth and we used this handout to create their pieces! There are 20 designs featured here and each design's meaning is included as well. Each design and color is full of meaning and symbolism. By the end of the project your students will have Kente Cloth full of meaning. This handout is simple and easy to read. I know your students will love it!
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2nd - 7th
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All About Texas Unit- Texas Facts and Symbols- Kindergarten/1st/2nd Grade
HOWDY, Y'ALL!!!! This reading, writing, and Social Studies packet includes facts and symbols on Texas! Activities are informational and meaningful and can be printed out as is to serve as a complete student packet. Best part?! It also comes with Texas symbol picture cards and two games that students will LOVE!!!Includes:-Cover Page for Students-Texas Facts Graphic Organizer-The Best Thing About Living in Texas Is Writing Prompt-Explanation and Fill-in the Blanks Texas Map-Meaning of the Texas
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: TEXAS 1ST & 2ND GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES BUNDLE (16 Resources in One!)
Urban, Suburban, and Rural Communities
Use this packet to enhance the teaching and learning of urban, suburban, and rural communities.
Included are bright and colorful vocabulary posters, differentiated activities and worksheets, and a booklet.
Below is a breakdown of the product:
Pages 3-5: Vocabulary posters
Page 6: Describing Urban, Suburban, and Rural Communities
Page 7: Sorting cut and paste activity
Page 8: Comparing and Contrasting with a Venn Diagram
Page 9: Interactive notebook page
Pages 10-35: Booklet (Differentiated)
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1st - 3rd
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Orange Shirt Day - Residential Schools - Truth and Reconciliation Activities
Orange Shirt Day and Residential Schools in Canada - This contains a complete activity book all about Orange Shirt Day and Residential Schools that is designed for Elementary students! Teach about Orange Shirt Day and truth and reconciliation with Orange Shirt Day reading passages, questions, and activities!These meaningful resources will help you teach this important piece of history as we continue to move towards the path of truth and reconciliation. ✅All content is presented in a way that is
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2nd - 4th
Mapping Skills And Activities - Latitude Longitude Maps and Globes - Geography
Mapping Skills and Activities for Geography featuring Latitude and Longitude! For these geography activities, students practice mapping skills while learning about latitude and longitude in a fun and engaging way. A variety of fun mapping activities are included - use these latitude and longitude activities for your upcoming geography unit or mapping unit! The included activities would make a great addition to a geography interactive notebook!This activity includes the following latitude and lon
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1st - 4th
Halloween Around the World Flip Book - History & Reading Activity for Grades 3-6
Engage your 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students in social studies lessons with this interactive Halloween Around the World Flip Book! In this resource, students will learn about the history of Halloween, as well as many other October Celebrations around the world! Students will read engaging stories and facts about Halloween and other spooky holidays in Germany, Japan, Ireland and more to create this fun History Flipbook! Halloween Around the World Flip Book - History & Reading Activity In
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Mini Halloween Math Bundle- 3 Activities to Engage Your Students
Scientific Revolution Create an Invention Assignment, Fun Enrichment Activity
Make connections with the information technology revolution we are experiencing right now! This is creative and easy to implement.The assignment includes an introduction about the Scientific Revolution and compares it to the information technology boom we are currently experiencing. After the reading, students create and draw a diagram for their own inventions. The next day they present them to the class or a group. At the end of the period my class votes on the best invention!This goes perfectl
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2nd - 12th
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Helen Keller (SOL 2.4e)
Check out this packet on Helen Keller. It was specifically made for Virginia SOL 2.4e, but could also be used for other standards, as well. Here is what is included:Page 3: Helen Keller posterPage 4: Vocabulary wordsPage 5: KWLPage 6: Foldable for interactive NBPages 7-8: Fill in the blank notesPages 9-10: Facts Graphic OrganizersPage 11: All About Helen notesPages 12-15: Search and LearnPages 16-25: Helen Keller bookletPages 26-28: Questions that go with Helen bookletPages 29-31: Keller timelin
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1st - 3rd
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Cesar Chavez (SOL 2.4i)
This packet is all about Cesar Chavez. It specifically aligns with Virginia SOL 2.4i, but could be used to meet any standard. Here is what is included:Cesar Chavez posterVocabulary wordsKWL chartCesar graphic organizerCesar foldable (notes)All about Cesar sheetSearch & Learn cards & recording sheetCesar Chavez bookCesar Chavez timeline and cut & paste activityReading passage about CesarIf I met Cesar writing promptProtest poster projectCesar grape writingCesar Foldable lap bookExit t
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1st - 3rd
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Veterans Day (Passage with short answer comprehension questions)
This is a Veterans Day passage that details the history, meaning, and importance of Veterans Day. Included are 12 short answer questions based on the passage. New: We've added some writing paper to allow students to write/draw letters to real veterans. Included are directions on how to get letters to veterans if none are know.This passage is intended for upper elementary students. If needed we also have a simpler version for lower elementary kids. See below. Veterans Day Passage (Lower Elementa
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2nd - 8th
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Lunar New Year Chinese New Year Activities 2024 Kinder, 1st grade, & 2nd Grade
Celebrate 2024 Lunar New Year/ Chinese New Year/ Tet with this reading, writing, craft, and game packet. It is perfect for Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2 grade and includes facts and interactive activities!This Lunar New Year / Chinese New Year/ Tet packet comes complete with printables, vocabulary cards, colorful signs, graphic organizers, a Chinese Zodiac Calendar and bookmarks, and an interactive game with game mats and dice templates, students will be greatly informed and thoroughly engaged
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: MEGA Holiday Bundle (Kindergarten & 1st Grade)
NO PREP United States Government SOCIAL STUDIES Worksheets
This resource is a government social studies unit that includes 11 worksheets, a review sheet and a test. It also includes the answer keys! Worksheet TitlesOur ConstitutionThe Bill of RightsChecks and Balances (The 3 Branches of Government)Presidential FactsThe White HouseThe White House - page 2CongressWhat is a Bill?Legislative Branch - Extra CreditPass That Bill!Our Judicial BranchPlease FOLLOW my store to see all of my new resources coming soon! ALL of my FOLLOWERS receive HALF OFF of new
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2nd - 4th
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Jamestown SOL 1.2a & 1.3
This packet is perfect for the new Virginia SOLS 1.2a and 1.3 on Jamestown and the people at Jamestown (Pocahontas, Powhatan, and Christopher Newport). So much is included:Pages 3-4: Vocabulary cardsPages 5-12 :Posters on Jamestown, Powhatan, Pocahontas, and Christopher Newport (2 versions)Page 13: KWL chart on JamestownPages 14-21 :Booklet on JamestownPage 22 : Facts about Jamestown graphic organizerPage 23 : True or False JamestownPages 24-27: Compare and contrast Jamestown and Powhatan homesP
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1st - 3rd
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Jackie Robinson (SOL 2.4h)
Check out this packet on Jackie Robinson. It was specifically made for Virginia SOL 2.4h, but could also be used for other standards, as well. Here is what is included:Page 3: Robinson posterPage 4: Vocabulary wordsPage 5: KWLPage 6: Foldable for interactive NBPages 7-8: Fill in the blank notesPages 9-10: Facts Graphic OrganizersPage 11: All About Robinson notesPages 12-15: Search and LearnPages 16-24: Robinson bookletPages 25-27: Questions that go with Robinson bookletPages 28-30: Robinson time
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2nd - 3rd
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African American History Month Coloring Pages | Black History
This TpT NEWSLETTER FEATURED resource gives students the opportunity to learn about contributions that people of color have made to American history. It features a cross section of African American men and women with different professions and abilities. It showcases people who lived long ago and people who are still living today. Use the pages individually or bind together to create a booklet.INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE•cover page•table of contents•vocabulary page•quote page•21 coloring pages•stud
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1st - 4th
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Economics/ Financial Literacy Unit Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd Grade
All About Economics & Financial Literacy Activities for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd gradeIntroduce the basics of economics for Kindergarten, first, and second grade with this 37-page reading, writing, and Social Studies unit.It includes wants, needs, goods, services, consumers producers, earning, saving, spending, supply, and demand. Simply print the unit as a student packet or distribute separately. Activities are student-centered and encourage students to make meaningful and personal conn
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: 1st & 2nd Grade Social Studies CURRICULUM Bundle- (14 Resources in One)
Map Skills Review Worksheets
This resource includes six worksheets to help review basic map skills with your students! Each worksheet comes in color or black & white for your printing preference. Worksheets include text that describes key vocabulary, a map to reference, and questions for students to answer.Vocabulary Included:•map•map title•map key•symbols•compass rose•cardinal directions•intermediate directions•globe•hemisphere•equator•prime meridian•latitude•longitude •continent•ocean•contiguous•border•capitalFollow m
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2nd - 4th
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Native American Packet-Powhatan, Lakota, Pueblo
Huge Packet!!!! This has been updated!! So much in this packet.
Check out the preview and there's so much more than the preview shows!
Vocabulary
*Cards, matches, notes, exit tickets, review sheets
For each tribe
*Colored/B&W poster, Search/learn, foldables, exit ticket, true/false match, sorts, booklet, review scoot, quiz
Other
*Contribution notes, craft, exit ticket
*Venn diagrams that compare each tribe with one another
*Puppet craft
*Review sorts/activities
*Study guide
*Review game
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Thurgood Marshall (SOL 2.4f)
Check out this packet on Thurgood Marshall. It was specifically made for Virginia SOL 2.4f, but could also be used for other standards, as well. Here is what is included:Page 3: Thurgood posterPage 4: Vocabulary wordsPage 5: KWLPage 6: Foldable for interactive NBPages 7-8: Fill in the blank notesPages 9-10: Facts Graphic OrganizersPage 11: All About Thurgood notesPages 12-15: Search and LearnPages 16-25: Thurgood bookletPages 26-28: Questions that go with Thurgood bookletPages 29-31: Thurgood ti
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2nd - 3rd
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3 Levels of Canadian Government: Federal, Provincial, Municipal CANADA
This is my three levels of Canadian government unit for grade 2 or 3! It includes plenty of worksheets, as well as reading comprehension passages and questions. There are higher level sheets if you want to use it for older grades, as well as picture versions of sorting for younger primary students.Included:What is governmentFederal responsibilitiesProvincial responsibilitiesMunicipal responsibilitiesWho's Job Is It Anyways (sorting with both picture and vocabulary versions)Definition flap bookTa
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Canada / Canadian Social Studies BUNDLE 2nd Grade
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