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2nd grade social studies printables for Easel Assessments
13 Colonies Activities & Unit: Passages Worksheets Maps Colonial Times Project
Take a step back to Colonial America with these fun 13 Colonies activities. Students will enjoy learning about life in 13 Colonies with this COMPLETE unit that includes three different levels of reading passages, organizers, map activities, unit test, a flipbook, vocabulary posters, and so much more! The passages focus on each region related to people, natural resources, climate, daily life, crops, houses, schooling, and economy. There are reading passages and activities for three different reg
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2nd - 5th
Three Branches of Government Craft and Worksheets
Get ready to teach your students about the three branches of government with these engaging activities. Your students will learn about the roles of the three branches as they create a plate for each branch with the craft activity. There are also 8 fun worksheets for your students to show their learning. These activities are sure to be a hit in your classroom! What's Included: * Photo directions for the plate craft* 3 plate templates and sample answers* Three branches KWL chart* Word search* Crea
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Three Branches of Government Activities and Posters Bundle
Westward Expansion Fun Activities Reading Passages Flip Book Maps Lewis & Clark
Visit the Wild West with these Westward Expansion with comprehension reading passages and activities about Lewis & Clark, Louisiana Purchase, Gold Rush, Erie Canal, Pony Express, and the Oregon Trail. With information about:Westward ExpansionLouisiana PurchaseErie CanalThe AlamoPony ExpressOregon TrailGold RushLewis and Clark ExpeditionImportant Inventions: Telegraph, Steam Locomotive, and SteamboatThis unit on the Westward includes reading passages, comprehension questions, character studie
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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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Ancient Egypt Activities Reading Passages Unit Worksheets Map Egyptian Pyramids
Take a step back in time to Ancient Egypt with these Ancient Egypt activities that students will love! This unit has reading passages about the Nile River, geography of Egypt, pharaohs, pyramids, mummification, daily life, and much more. This unit has everything you need including reading passages, activities, a pacing guide, vocabulary posters, map, timeline, comprehension questions, a test, and more! Inside you'll find information about:A Great CivilizationThe Nile River Nile DeltaA Tough Life
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2nd - 4th
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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
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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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Medieval Times Activities Unit Reading Passages Worksheets Project Middle Ages
This Medieval Times unit is full of fun activities that will teach your students about life during the Middle Ages. Through kid-friendly reading passages and engaging activities, your students will be thoroughly fascinated by the Middle Ages. They will learn about the lifestyles and culture of people and the historical events of the time.This Unit is Divided into 8 Sections:Introduction People of the Middle AgesFeudal SystemMedieval CastlesKnights and TradesmenFamous People: Charlemagne, Richard
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Ancient Greece Activities Map Geography Worksheets Olympics Athens vs Sparta
Our Ancient Greece activities pack has information about geography, daily life in Ancient Greece, Athens and Sparta, ancient Olympics, Democracy, religion, Greek theater, and culture. This unit is filled with reading passages with comprehension questions, hands-on activities, vocabulary posters, timeline, map activity, quiz, and much more!Inside you'll find information about:A Great CivilizationGeography of GreeceEarly Greek CivilizationsThe MinoansThe MycenaeansA Tough Life Life in AthensLife i
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in:Â Ancient Greece and Rome Comprehension Passages Activities Worksheets Maps
Christopher Columbus Reading Passages Fact or Fiction Activity Vocabulary
This Early Explorer, Christopher Columbus unit includes reading passages, hands on activities, vocabulary posters, and a flipbook! This unit includes information to teach about Columbus and his voyages in a factual, unbiased approach. This unit includes:✔Reading Passages ✔Comprehension Questions✔Navigation Tools Activity✔Fact or Fiction Activity - (to dispel common myths)✔Character Mini-booklet with Timeline✔Vocabulary Posters ✔Spotlight on Vocabulary✔A 5-page Flipbook✔Answer KeysYOU MIGHT LIKE
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Jamaica Mini Book for Early Readers - A Country Study
This Jamaica Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about Jamaica! This book can be used for a very basic country study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. Each page has a basic fact about Jamaica and a scene or illustration to get students to connect to the words. The scenes can be colored in as a fun activity for the students! This printable interactive activity includes:A black/white half page mini book for students to color and readA c
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PreK - 2nd
Argentina Mini Book for Early Readers - A Country Study
This Argentina Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about Argentina! This book can be used for a very basic country study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. Each page has a basic fact about Argentina and a scene or illustration to get students to connect to the words. The scenes can be colored in as a fun activity for the students! Plus a full color teacher copy for students to check their work, use as a guide, or to laminate and add th
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PreK - 2nd
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Map skills Unit Print and Digital
Energize your map unit with this high interest map and globes teaching unit for 2nd, 3rd or 4th grade students! You get everything you need for your Maps and Globes study with this fun resource, including a three page "hook" story about a lost alien.If you are a busy teacher (HA! of COURSE you are!) this unit is a real time saver!Everything you need is in one placeCovers most curriculum concepts for any state, or country's needsSpirals from beginning concepts to more complexActivities can be
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2nd - 4th
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Map Skills Cardinal and Intermediate Directions Mid Atlantic States Worksheets
Do you need a way for your students to practice using maps to identify directions (both cardinal and intermediate)? If so, this set of 5 worksheets (and Easel assessment option) covering the United States and the Mid-Atlantic states of Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey can help. Each worksheet has 4-5 questions for students to answer using the map provided on the worksheet. There are 2 USA maps and one each for Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey. All of the questions are also provided
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2nd - 4th
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American Symbols Task Cards
Your students will have fun reviewing what they have learned about American symbols with these 32 task cards! Included are two answer sheets for students. One requires students to write the answer and the other gives them multiple choice options to circle. This is great for differentiation! There are 4 brain break cards to allow students to get out any extra wiggles along the way. You will also find an American symbols word search, which is perfect for early finishers. These task cards are perfe
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2nd - 4th
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World Landmarks Lessons - 15 Famous Places Geography & Social Studies Unit
This social studies geography mini unit teaches students about 15 famous world landmarks. PDF slideshow lessons teach students the location and fun facts about each landmark. Printable student pages have students cut and paste the landmarks onto the correct location on maps and write what they learned about the landmarks. Class posters provide great visuals during your unit. A landmarks matching puzzle is great for review, a center, or for early finishers. Color and black and white versions are
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2nd - 5th
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U.S. Government Laws, Rules, and Citizenship Social Studies Lessons
Here's everything you need to teach social studies lessons on why we have rules, citizenship, rights and responsibilities, and branches of the U.S. Government. There are 5 lessons that include exit slips and task card assessments. Each lesson includes discussion for students to engage in speaking and listening.Day 1: Why do we have rules? Included is an informational reading and worksheet practice, discussion cards, speaking bubble sentence starters for discussion, and an exit slip.Day 2: Laws i
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2nd
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European Countries
European Countries with Capitals is a Montessori-inspired product to help learn about the countries of Europe and their capitals, as well as flags for European countries. INCLUDED:53 sets of Montessori 3 Part Cards and control cards, including the countries of Europe and their capitals as well as flags for European countries1 x Unlabelled Map of Europe in the colors of the Montessori Puzzle Maps1 x Labelled Map of Europe in the colors of the Montessori Puzzle Maps1 x World Map in the colors of
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in:Â Montessori Countries and Flags of the World
Ancient Rome Activity Pack | Digital and Print | 3rd Grade VA SOL Aligned
This is a pack of activities for a unit on Ancient Rome. All the activities come with a Google Slides version for your distance learning/paperless classroom. Passages and activities are geared towards a 3rd-grade level (but can be used with other grades).Included in this pack:Rome Vocabulary QuizAll Roads Lead to Rome Reading Passage and QuestionsAncient Rome Know/Want to Know chart (my take on a KWL)Mosaics Reading Passage and QuestionsCreate your own mosaic craftivity Roman Roads word problems
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Notes and Activities Bundle | Print and Digital
Countries of the African Continent
Countries of the African Continent is a Montessori-inspired product to help learn about the countries of Africa and their capitals, as well as flags for African countries. INCLUDED:53 sets of Montessori 3 Part Cards and control cards, including the countries of Africa and their capitals as well as flags for African countries1 x Unlabelled Map of Africa in the colors of the Montessori Puzzle Maps1 x Labelled Map of Africa in the colors of the Montessori Puzzle Maps1 x World Map in the colors of
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Grades:
2nd - 3rd
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Also included in:Â Montessori Countries and Flags of the World
Empire of Mali Activity Pack 3rd Grade VA SOL Digital and Print
This is a pack of activities for a unit on the Empire or Kingdom of Mali. All the activities come with a Google Slides version for your distance learning/paperless classroom. Passages and activities are geared towards a 3rd-grade level.Included in this pack:Mali Vocabulary QuizCaravans of Trade Reading Passage and QuestionsEmpire of Mali Know/Want to Know chart (my take on a KWL)Mali Brochure Craft/ActivityColoring PagesIf you want a notes page to go along with the activities, check out the foll
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2nd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Notes and Activities Bundle | Print and Digital
Countries of Asia
Countries of Asia is a Montessori-inspired product to help learn about the countries of Asia and their capitals, as well as flags for Asian countries. INCLUDED:53 sets of Montessori 3 Part Cards and control cards, including the countries of Asia and their capitals as well as flags for Asian countries1 x Unlabelled Map of Asia in the colors of the Montessori Puzzle Maps1 x Labelled Map of Asia in the colors of the Montessori Puzzle Maps1 x World Map in the colors of the Montessori Puzzle Maps1 x
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in:Â Montessori Countries and Flags of the World
Countries of the North American Continent
Countries of the North American Continent is a Montessori-inspired product to help learn about the countries of North America and their capitals, as well as flags for North American countries. INCLUDED:53 sets of Montessori 3 Part Cards and control cards, including the countries of North America and their capitals as well as flags for North America countries1 x Unlabelled Map of North America in the colors of the Montessori Puzzle Maps1 x Labelled Map of North America in the colors of the Monte
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in:Â Montessori Countries and Flags of the World
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