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Preview of Virginia SOL Social Studies Practice Guides for 2nd Grade

Virginia SOL Social Studies Practice Guides for 2nd Grade

Practice guides provide students with notes and details about what they are learning. They are great to send home, because they provide a home/school connection. Parents are given strategies and information about what their child is learning in class. These practice guides do just that. They provide parents and students with reminders and strategies of what they have been learning in class. They also provide practice activities to reinforce what students have learned in class. These practice gui
Preview of American Indian reading passages with questions

American Indian reading passages with questions

Created by
Thomas Applegate
Reading passages for VA 2nd grade Social Studies SOL 2.2, 2.4 on American Indian Tribes: Powhatan, Lakota, and Pueblo all included here. 1 passage and 1 comprehension question page for each tribe. S.S. terms imbedded in text too. Up to date and aligned with VA SOL assessment language.
Preview of Continent and Ocean Map Worksheet Blank

Continent and Ocean Map Worksheet Blank

Created by
History Hive
Continent and Ocean Map worksheet can be used as a worksheet as well as a pretest and post test to assess students knowledge. Student can label and then color the different continents and oceans in order to learn this section of the AKS. Additional Maps - World Maps - Continent, Oceans, Climate Zones and Time Zone MapsUnited States Map Bundle - Political and Physical MapsSouth America Maps - South America Political and Physical MapsLouisiana Purchase MapBe the first to know about new products (a
Preview of U.S. Government Pebble Go Research Hunt

U.S. Government Pebble Go Research Hunt

Created by
Tidy Teacher
This is a great resource to add to your study of American Government. I used this as a review tool for my third grade class! It covers Democracy, Mayor, Governor, President, and Congress all on one easily printable page saving teachers paper and ink. They love using PebbleGo and doing research with these organizers. I shrink down these to 85% when I make copies and add them to their Social Studies Interactive notebooks. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ You
Preview of United States Map - Blank to Label and Color - 6 Different Options

United States Map - Blank to Label and Color - 6 Different Options

This download contains 6 maps of the United States of America (for 11 x 17 paper) to allow you differentiate your instruction to help meet needs of all students in your classroom as they learn to identify and locate the 50 states in the USA. This download contains: 1. A map of the USA with the states left blank for students to fill in and color. 2. A map of the USA with the first letter/s of each state supplied for students. 3. A map of the USA with the states labelled in dotted print for stude
Preview of Mini-Guide for Beginners:  Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie Reproducibles

Mini-Guide for Beginners: Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie Reproducibles

The reproducibles enable parents/teachers to use the mini-guide for Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie with multiple students. The reproducibles include all of the fill-in-the-blank activities; after you purchase the reproducibles, you may make a copy for each of your students.NOTES: The reproducibles are designed to be used with the mini-guide (see the link -- below). An Answer Key is NOT provided for these reproducibles; the Answer Key at the end of the mini-guide contains the answers for the act
Preview of I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg 1863 Novel Guide

I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg 1863 Novel Guide

Created by
Mrs Lena
I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 by Lauren Tarshis American History Novel GuideThis pack includes:Learning ObjectivesPre, during and post reading activitiesBackground KnowledgeHistorical ImagesChapter by chapter comprehension questions"North Star" articleCharacter Analysis activitiesCause and Effect Chart &KLW ChartThis resource is great for: Teaching about the American Civil WarTeaching about American historyTeaching social studies Literacy centersIndependent work
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Preview of Mini-Guide for Beginners: The Bravest Dog Ever -- Balto Reproducibles

Mini-Guide for Beginners: The Bravest Dog Ever -- Balto Reproducibles

These reproducibles enable parents/teachers to use the mini-guide for The Bravest Dog Ever -- The True Story of Balto with multiple students. This product includes all of the fill-in-the-blank activities; after purchasing a set, you have permission to make a copy for all of your students. Notes: The reproducibles are designed to be used with the mini-guide (see the link -- below). An Answer Key is NOT provided for these reproducibles; the Answer Key at the end of the mini-guide contains the answ
Preview of Mini-Guide for Beginners: Kate Shelley and the Midnight Exp Reproducibles

Mini-Guide for Beginners: Kate Shelley and the Midnight Exp Reproducibles

These reproducibles enable parents/teachers to use the mini-guide for Kate Shelley and the Midnight Express with multiple students. The reproducibles include all of the fill-in-the-blank activities; a copy of the reproducibles may be printed for each student. NOTES: The reproducibles are designed to be used with the mini-guide: Mini-Guide for Beginners: Kate Shelley and the Midnight Express. An Answer Key is NOT provided for these reproducibles; the Answer Key at the end of the mini-guide contai
Preview of Mini-Guide for Beginners: Dust for Dinner Reproducibles

Mini-Guide for Beginners: Dust for Dinner Reproducibles

These reproducibles enable parents/teachers to use the mini-guide for Dust for Dinner with multiple students. The reproducibles include all of the fill-in-the-blank activities; a copy of the reproducibles can be printed for each student. NOTES: The reproducibles are designed to be used with the guide: Mini-Guide for Beginners: Dust for DinnerAn Answer Key is NOT provided for reproducibles; the Answer Key at the end of the guide contains the answers for the activities found on the reproducibles.
Preview of Mini-Guide for Beginners: Buffalo Bill and the Pony Express Reproducibles

Mini-Guide for Beginners: Buffalo Bill and the Pony Express Reproducibles

These reproducibles enable parents/teachers to use the mini-guide for Buffalo Bill and the Pony Express with multiple students. The reproducibles include all of the fill-in-the-blank activities; a copy of the reproducibles may be printed for each student. NOTES: The reproducibles are designed to be used with the mini-guide: Mini Guide for Beginners Buffalo Bill and the Pony Express. An Answer Key is NOT provided for reproducibles; the Answer Key at the end of the mini-guide contains the answers
Preview of Pueblo Storyteller Imagine It Grade 3

Pueblo Storyteller Imagine It Grade 3

Created by
Cherry Grove
Enrich your third grade Imagine It SRA Reading Unit 6, Lesson 3: Pueblo Storyteller. Study guide includes spelling, vocabulary, comprehension, glossary, creative writing, higher level thinking (Revised Bloom's Taxonomy) activities. Common Core: RL 3.2, 3.6, 3.7, 3.9, 3.10 RI 3.1, 3.6, 3.10 L 3.2, 3.4, 3.5 I
Preview of Wonders: Grade 3 Unit 3.5:  Value the Past

Wonders: Grade 3 Unit 3.5: Value the Past

Created by
Cherry Grove
Wonders McGraw Hill Grade 3 Unit 3 Week 5 Value the Past This Study Guide includes: Interactive Notebook Activities: Word Study Ntbk, Writer's Ntbk Posters: Essential Question, Genre, Suffixes, Prefixes Spelling: Three levels, sorts, note home, sentences, alphabetizing, flashcards Vocabulary: note to parents, matching, flashcards, squares/boxes, . . . Comprehension Questions and Answers - three selections Comprehension Skills: Author's Purpose, Connections, Setting, Characters, Summary, Poi
Preview of Mini-Guide for Beginners: Snowshoe Thompson Reproducibles

Mini-Guide for Beginners: Snowshoe Thompson Reproducibles

These reproducibles enable parents/teachers to use the mini-guide for Snowshoe Thompson with multiple students. The reproducibles include all of the fill-in-the-blank activities; a copy of the reproducibles may be printed for each student. NOTES: The reproducibles are designed to be used with the mini-guide: Mini-Guide for Beginners: Snowshoe ThompsonAn Answer Key is not provided for reproducibles; the Answer Key at the end of the mini-guide contains the answers for the activities found on the r
Preview of Mini-Guide for Beginners: Clara and the Bookwagon Reproducibles

Mini-Guide for Beginners: Clara and the Bookwagon Reproducibles

These reproducibles enable parents/teachers to use the mini-guide for Clara and the Bookwagon with multiple students. This product includes all of the fill-in-the-blank activities; after you purchase the reproducibles, you may make a copy for each of your students.NOTES: The reproducibles are designed to be used with the mini-guide (see the link -- below). An Answer Key is NOT provided for these reproducibles; the Answer Key at the end of the mini-guide contains the answers for the activities i
Preview of Mini-Guide for Beginners: The Long Way to a New Land Reproducibles

Mini-Guide for Beginners: The Long Way to a New Land Reproducibles

These reproducibles enable parents/teachers to use the mini-guide for The Long Way to a New Land with multiple students. You may print a copy for each of your students.NOTES: The reproducibles are designed to be used with the mini-guide: Mini-Guide for Beginners: The Long Way to a New LandAn Answer Key is not provided for reproducibles; the Answer Key at the end of the mini-guide contains the answers for the activities found on the reproducibles. Section 6 (Pages 30-35) is not included in thes
Preview of Three Branches of Government Cut and Paste Notes

Three Branches of Government Cut and Paste Notes

Created by
Pandamonium
This is a cloze notes sheet that is also a cut and paste activity. Students will fill in notes and color the tree and they can either paste the branches directly on the tree paper or they can past it all onto a larger sheet of construction paper. This can be used with my Three Branches of Government PPT or you can have your students figure it out on their own. You can find the PPT here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Three-Branches-of-Government-PPT-1292011
Preview of Mini-Guide for Beginners: Wagon Wheels Reproducibles

Mini-Guide for Beginners: Wagon Wheels Reproducibles

The reproducibles enable parents/teachers to use the mini-guide for Wagon Wheels with multiple students. The reproducibles include all of the fill-in-the-blank activities; a copy of the reproducibles may be printed for each student. NOTES: This product is designed to be used with the mini-guide: Mini-Guide for Beginners: Wagon WheelsAn Answer Key is NOT provided for reproducibles; the Answer Key at the end of the mini-guide contains the answers for the activities found on the reproducibles. Th
Preview of Mini-Guide for Beginners: The Long Way Westward Reproducibles

Mini-Guide for Beginners: The Long Way Westward Reproducibles

These reproducibles enable parents/teachers to use the mini-guide for The Long Way Westward with multiple students. After you purchase the reproducibles, you may make a copy for each of your students.Notes: The reproducibles are designed to be used with the mini-guide (see the link -- below) An Answer Key is NOT provided for reproducibles; the Answer Key at the end of the mini-guide contains the answers for the activities found on the reproducibles. One section (Section 9 -- Chapter IV) is not
Preview of Mini-Guide for Juniors: Lumber Camp Library Reproducibles

Mini-Guide for Juniors: Lumber Camp Library Reproducibles

The reproducibles enable parents/teachers to use the mini-guide for Lumber Camp Library with multiple students. This product includes all of the fill-in-the-blank activities. When you purchase the reproducibles, you have permission to print a copy for each of your students. The reproducibles are designed to be used with the mini-guide in interactive format (see the first link -- below). An Answer Key is NOT provided for reproducibles; the Answer Key at the end of the mini-guide contains the ans
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