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2nd grade social studies resources for Montessori under $5

Preview of Dinosaur Fossil Matching: for Montessori or Science Centers

Dinosaur Fossil Matching: for Montessori or Science Centers

These cards are a fun way to familiarize children with different dinosaurs. This is a unique activity that shows children what different dinosaur bones look like! You can use them to create many different kinds of activities. You can use these cards for your science centers, dinosaur unit study, or Montessori 3-6 classroom! DINOSAUR FOSSIL MATCHING INCLUDES: ★ instructions for use★ 9 dinosaur fossil cards★ 9 dinosaur cards★ 9 control cardsThis set includes: Anatosaurus, Brachiosaurus, Parasauro
Preview of The History of Transportation Montessori Timeline 3-part Nomenclature Cards

The History of Transportation Montessori Timeline 3-part Nomenclature Cards

Enhance your Montessori classroom or home with this engaging Timeline of the history of transportation printable cards set. Perfect for your Transport Unit and Inventions Unit, this set includes 38 control cards, 38 timeline cards, and 38 picture matching cards. These cards not only help students learn about the history of transportation but also improve their understanding of time and technological progress. Ideal for visual learners, these printable cards provide a hands-on approach to learnin
Preview of Homes Around the World 3-Part Cards - Montessori Social Studies

Homes Around the World 3-Part Cards - Montessori Social Studies

Homes Around the World - A beautiful photographic look at the variety of structures people around the world call home.Match the correct labels to the pictures. Check the matching using the control cards (cards with labels attached).Includes: yurt, tulou, bhunga, roundhouse, pit dwelling, hut, stilt house, tepee, igloo, apartment building, tree house, and more!Includes:26 cards with labels26 cards without labels26 labelsThe cards with labels are approx. 3½" x 3¼", cards without labels are approx.
Preview of Dinosaurs Montessori 3 Part Cards and Information Cards

Dinosaurs Montessori 3 Part Cards and Information Cards

Montessori inspired beautiful learning materials of 10 dinosaurs: ➥ apatosaurus ➥ tyrannosaurus rex ➥ elasmosaurus ➥ spinosaurus ➥ stegosaurus ➥ pteranodon ➥ triceratops ➥ velociraptor ➥ ankylosaurus ➥ parasaurolophusThe file includes: ➥ 10 control cards (picture + label) size: 5.25"x4" ➥ 10 picture cards size: 4"x4" ➥ 10 labels size: 1.25"x4" ➥ 10 information cards size: 5.5"x3.75"IMPORTANT!!Please check the thumbnails of this material before purchasing so you will have an idea of what you
Preview of Fundamental Needs of Humans - Montessori Social Studies

Fundamental Needs of Humans - Montessori Social Studies

Fundamental Needs of Humans - The Fundamental Needs of Humans Chart provides a cross-cultural framework for organizing information relating to how people meet their material and spiritual needs. Recreate the chart using the picture cards included in this set.This set includes:1 master control chart3 blackline masters25 picture cards (3-part card format)category labelsPicture cards are approximately 3½" x 3¼:".
Preview of Maps of Asia (Color & Blackline Masters) - Montessori color-code

Maps of Asia (Color & Blackline Masters) - Montessori color-code

Maps of Asia (Color & Blackline Masters) - This material includes the following maps of Asia:1 black & white blank map1 black & white labeled map1 colored blank map1 colored and labeled map2 sets of map labels for the large wooden puzzle mapMaps print on 8½ x 11" paper and follow the traditional Montessori map colors.The pin flags that accompany these maps can be found here.The color-coded pin flags that accompany these maps can be found here.You may be interested in the following:As
Preview of Trees of the Continents Sorting Activity Montessori

Trees of the Continents Sorting Activity Montessori

This beautiful material is wonderful for presenting trees of different continents to kids. Children love putting such big materials together. It is very good for looking at the general picture of spreading trees around the world and for learning specific trees of every continent. The material is green because all works related to plants in general or plants kingdom in my printables are color coded in green.The material has a control of error and contains color dot corresponding to the color of t
Preview of Montessori Fundamental Human Needs Student Workbook

Montessori Fundamental Human Needs Student Workbook

Created by
Montessorikiwi
This work book is designed for a Montessori 6-9 class and works in tandem with the Third Great Montessori Story. Great for clarifying wants vs needs.There is a digital version here.Using the Fundamental need cards children can work independently in this work book to connect knowledge from the card with their own knowledge. This book is a great way of helping children apply, imagine and connect knowledge as opposed to just 'memorising' facts about wants and needs. It will help you see whether the
Preview of California State Symbols

California State Symbols

Created by
Rainbow Girl
There are 12 state symbols cards in this set. Although the state may have a lot more only 12 are featured. 1. Print first set and use as flash cards . 2. Print second set and use for matching word to picture. 3. Print both sets and use for matching picture to picture and word to word. Vocabulary cards for special education, speech therapy, ESL/ELL programs, bulletin boards, centers and Montessori teaching. The cards are also great for generating discussions.
Preview of Florida State Symbols

Florida State Symbols

Created by
Rainbow Girl
There are 12 state symbols cards in this set. Although the state may have a lot more only 12 are featured. 1. Print first set and use as flash cards . 2. Print second set and use for matching word to picture. 3. Print both sets and use for matching picture to picture and word to word. Vocabulary cards for special education, speech therapy, ESL/ELL programs, bulletin boards, centers and Montessori teaching. The cards are also great for generating discussions.
Preview of Maps of Africa (Color & Blackline Masters) - Montessori color-code

Maps of Africa (Color & Blackline Masters) - Montessori color-code

Maps of Africa (Color & Blackline Masters) - Includes the following maps of Africa:1 black & white blank map1 black & white labeled map1 colored blank map1 colored and labeled map2 sets of map labels for the large wooden puzzle mapMaps print on 8½ x 11" paper and follow the traditional Montessori map colors.The pin flags that accompany these maps can be found here.The color-coded pin flags that accompany these maps can be found here.You may be interested in the following:African Capi
Preview of Texas State Symbols

Texas State Symbols

Created by
Rainbow Girl
There are 12 state symbols cards in this set. Although the state may have a lot more only 12 are featured. 1. Print first set and use as flash cards . 2. Print second set and use for matching word to picture. 3. Print both sets and use for matching picture to picture and word to word. Vocabulary cards for special education, speech therapy, ESL/ELL programs, bulletin boards, centers and Montessori teaching. The cards are also great for generating discussions.
Preview of Montessori Land and Water Forms Sorting Cards & Control Chart

Montessori Land and Water Forms Sorting Cards & Control Chart

Montessori Land & Water Forms Sorting - Identify, sort, and classify 10 land and water forms: island, lake, peninsula, gulf, isthmus, strait, archipelago, system of lakes, cape, and bay.Includes:10 category cards10 short definition cards30 picture cards (3 for each category)1 control chartCards are approx. 3¾ x 5", and the control chart is 8½" x 11".You may be interested in the following:Simple Land & Water Forms 3-Part CardsSimple Land & Water Form BookSimple Land & Water Forms
Preview of Maps of North America (Color & Blackline Masters) - Montessori color-code

Maps of North America (Color & Blackline Masters) - Montessori color-code

Maps of North America (Color & Blackline Masters) - Includes:1 black & white blank map1 black & white labeled map1 colored blank map1 colored and labeled map2 sets of map labels for the large wooden puzzle mapMaps print on 8½ x 11" paper and follow the traditional Montessori map colors.The pin flags that accompany these maps can be found here.The color-coded pin flags that accompany these maps can be found here.You may be interested in the following:North American Capital Cities MapN
Preview of Animals of the Continents - Sorting Cards, Maps & Control Cards

Animals of the Continents - Sorting Cards, Maps & Control Cards

Animals of the Continents (Photo Cards & Maps) - Identify, sort, and classify animals that live on each of the 7 continents. Check the classification using the control charts.This material includes:7 control maps with animals7 work maps with continent outlines42 small color photos of the animals The photos of the animals are to be cut out, sorted, and placed on the correct work map by the child. The child can then use the control maps to check their sorting.Each control sheet and worksheet p
Preview of Montessori Seven Continents Interactive Book with Facts and ELA Language Skills

Montessori Seven Continents Interactive Book with Facts and ELA Language Skills

Are you looking for a new way to enhance your studies on the seven continents? If so, you need to try this seven continents booklet activity. This child-friendly booklet will help your students learn facts and practice various language skills while having fun with the seven continents.Save time and effort with this easy-to-print continent booklet for your lower elementary or Montessori classroom.The Seven Continents Activity Booklet is great as an introduction to a study of the continents or a s
Preview of Maps of the United States of America - Montessori color-code

Maps of the United States of America - Montessori color-code

Maps of the United States of America - Includes the following maps of the United States:1 black & white blank map1 black & white labeled map1 colored blank map1 colored and labeled mapset of map labels for the large wooden puzzle mapMaps print on 8½ x 11″ paper and follow the traditional Montessori map colors.The pin flags that accompany these maps can be found here.The color-coded pin flags that accompany these maps can be found here.You may be interested in USA Capital Cities Control M
Preview of Animals of the Continents Set #2 (color) - Sorting Cards, Maps & Control Cards

Animals of the Continents Set #2 (color) - Sorting Cards, Maps & Control Cards

Animals of the Continents Set 2 (color-coded) - Identify, sort, and classify animals that live on each of the 7 continents. Check the classification using the control charts. Continents are color-coded and follow the traditional Montessori map colors.This material includes:7 control sheets with animals7 worksheets with continents and spaces for animal cards42 color photos of the animalsThe color photos of the animals are to be cut out, sorted, and placed on the correct worksheet by the child. Th
Preview of Montessori Elementary Activities: Dinosaur Timeline Sorting Mesozoic era

Montessori Elementary Activities: Dinosaur Timeline Sorting Mesozoic era

This resource introduces children to concepts of an era and time period. Dinosaurs lived during the Mesozoic era. This activity asks children to sort dinosaurs based on the time period when they lived.Definition cards are provided. To start this lesson, the child can read the information cards. They contain basic information about each time period. Next is the big work. Children can sort the dinosaurs based on their time period.When this work is complete, it is fairly big! You will need to make
Preview of Land and Water Forms Montessori Cards

Land and Water Forms Montessori Cards

Created by
Extra Sprinkle
Check out my other MONTESSORI CARDSDear Educator,Thank you for purchasing the Land and Water Forms Montessori Cards. This set of nomenclature cards is an engaging way to teach your children about the various land and water forms.Included in this packet you will find 10 land and water forms represented:- bay- cape- gulf- peninsula- strait- isthmus- systems of lakes- archipelago- lake- islandFor each type or land and water form, there are TWO types of Montessori nomenclature cards. One card featur
Preview of History of Writing 3-Part Cards

History of Writing 3-Part Cards

Created by
Open Door Press
This 3-part card set (picture, label, paragraph) supports The Story (or History) of Writing. Included are: 12 pictures illustrating the development of writing from cave art to the 15th century; 12 corresponding labels; 12 corresponding "stories" or explanatory paragraphs, written for the elementary child. An excellent extension to this card set is to place the pictures and stories along a time line. See my Printable Time Line, consisting of date cards that can be used for this lesson or any ot
Preview of Montessori Continent Animals of The World

Montessori Continent Animals of The World

Animals of The World Montessori Animals of The World Bundle This fantastic Geography bundle is 39 pages of Hands-on Learning. It is filled with real-life animal pictures with color-coded Continents and cards. This Montessori inspired geography bundle is geared towards 3-6 year olds. You will have 3-part cards of each of the 7 Continents and animals that live on that Continent. The animals are beautiful real life images. Each Continent has a Control Sheet with the Colored Continent and all o
Preview of Plants of the Continents Sorting Activity Montessori

Plants of the Continents Sorting Activity Montessori

This beautiful material is wonderful for presenting different plants of different continents to kids. Children love putting such big materials together. It is very good for looking at the general picture of plants spreading around the world and for learning specific herbaceous plants of every continent. This material includes flowers, grasses, herbs, ferns, and mosses. The material is green because all works related to plants in general or plants kingdom in my printables are color coded in green
Preview of Maps of Australia (Color & Blackline Masters) - Montessori color-code

Maps of Australia (Color & Blackline Masters) - Montessori color-code

Maps of Australia (Color & Blackline Masters) - Includes the following maps of Australia (includes some labels for Oceania):1 black & white blank map1 black & white labeled map1 colored blank map1 colored and labeled mapmap labels for the large wooden puzzle mapMaps print on 8½ x 11" paper and follow the traditional Montessori map colors.The pin flags that accompany these maps can be found here.The color-coded pin flags that accompany these maps can be found here.You may be intereste
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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.

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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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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.

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