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Social studies Common Core L.2.1e resources
100th Day of School Activities NO PREP Writing Math Craft Certificate & More!
Celebrate the 100th Day of School in your classroom with these engaging math, writing, movement, craft, history and other fun activities! With 15 activities to choose from you won't have a problem filling your lesson plans with everything to celebrate 100 Days of School. And we aren't talking fluff activities. Use the 100th Day to get your students reading, writing, working math problems, and so much more! In my classroom, students were so excited to do all things 100 that they ended up doing
Grades:
K - 5th
George Washington Carver Activity Pack
This product was created for students in a Kindergarten classroom and could easily be implemented in 1st grade as well. Through a variety of activities and worksheets students will learn all about George Washington Carver, an African-American scientist best known for discovering many new ways to use peanuts!This pack includes 4 print-and-go worksheet activities:- Timeline (Color Me)- Timeline Cut and Paste- Adjectives/Who Was George Washington Carver?- Book Mark Craft (4 designs)Also included:-
Grades:
PreK - 1st
Also included in: Black History Month Activity Pack BUNDLE {K-1}
I Can Statements 2nd Grade BUNDLE for North Carolina
***UPDATED 9/6/21*** This product includes North Carolina I Can Statements for 2nd Grade with NC Course of Study Math, NC Course of Study ELA, NC Essential Standards Science, and NC Essential Standards Social Studies. There are three different size options; full page, half page, and a third of a page; to best meet your needs! This product has a colorful option with a black chalkboard background, white lettering, and rainbow colored dots. It also includes a color-saving option with a white backgr
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2nd
Basic Concepts Practice and Review: Literacy, Math, Science, Social Studies
These review and practice task cards are perfect for reviewing important subject matter at any point during the school year. They are designed for second and third -graders.Why use Basic Concepts: Literacy, Math, Science, Social Studies | Task Cards? Research tells us that children need to frequently review what they’ve been taught in order for the information to go into their long-term memory. These sets of review cards are based on “general knowledge” information for second and third grades. H
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2nd - 4th
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Building Word Skills | Task Cards | Phonics, Language, and Vocabulary
This combined set has 30 task cards to practice vowels (Phonics), 30 task cards to practice parts of speech, and 30 task cards to practice vocabulary (antonyms, synonyms, prefixes, suffixes, and abbreviations.) That's a total of 90 task cards to practice important word work skills!These task cards can be used in Scoot games, Read the Room, center activities, and resources for "fast finishers".They are great for End-of-the-Year Review, or a fun way to practice test-taking skills. I've also used
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2nd - 4th
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American Heroes Bundle: Close Reading, Writing, and Project
With this bundle you get all 3 of these American Heroes downloads:American Heroes Close Reading and Opinion Writing AssignmentAmerican Heroes Writing Paper for Final DraftsAmerican Heroes ProjectEach download is available to purchase separately, or bundle up here and save when you buy all 3!
Grades:
1st - 3rd
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This Day in History Writing Prompt Pages Bell Work ALL YEAR BUNDLE
Bell work, writing practice, writing pages, or writing centers should be fun and interesting for students! This is a set of daily writing practice sheets for every month of the year that students will be excited for!This writing pack will let students learn one event that happened on "this day in history". Then allow them to answer and draw for a related question.How to Use:The pack can easily be created into a packet or used as individual sheets. Use these sheets for centers, bell work, may-do,
Grades:
1st - 3rd
American Heroes Project
This is a fun, standards-based project to give your students after teaching a lesson or unit on American Heroes, Black History Month, Women's History Month, etc. It is a Social Studies project that integrates Language Arts Common Core Standards.Students choose an American hero to research and write about. The written component of the project requires them to use non-fiction text or on-line sources to answer questions in complete sentences. In addition, students do an oral presentation in front o
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: American Heroes Bundle: Close Reading, Writing, and Project
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Celebrating Diversity Lessons
In this series of lessons, students will: • Learn to celebrate and understand that every person is different, or unique • Understand diversity should be honored and embraced • Gain insight to appreciate our diverse physical appearances and personalities • Gain knowledge and understanding of the impact that Martin Luther King, Jr. had on Civil Rights in our country • Mix ALL five colors, white, black, brown, yellow, & red, to make their own skin color helping them to understand that people
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1st - 4th
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Presidents' Day Activities for Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade
Celebrate Presidents’ Day with 37 no-prep activities in literacy and social studies. These activities are ideal for students in kindergarten, first grade, or second grade, and offer a range of engaging options. These activities will not only provide students with a deeper understanding of Presidents’ Day, but also allow them to explore the lives of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Students will write acrostic poems, participate in a Presidents’ Day word work activity, learn about nouns, ve
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K - 2nd
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Black Lives Matter Set: Storylineonline: Reading Comprehension Activities
This NO-PREP bundle consists of 9 popular fiction & non-fiction picture books. Simply follow the link to the read-aloud stories and enjoy the comprehension activities, which are filled with standards every student in 1st-3rd grade needs to succeed. Easy to use as a daily language lesson. Perfect for Summer School and Special Education.
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1st - 3rd
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Community Helpers - COLORING PAGES and INFORMATIONAL TEXT
Do you need a fun way to introduce or review COMMUNITY HELPERS?
This packet contains :
8 coloring pages of community helpers and backgrounds
7 coloring pages WITH information texts about each profession.
What a great way to discuss community helpers' importance in a fun way!!!!
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March- Women's History Month INFORMATIONAL TEXT game
PBIS growth mindset character lesson with QR codes
Growth Mindset power of YET posters in color and BW
Famous Motivational Quotes fo
Grades:
K - 5th
Holiday Virtual Field Trips! *GROWING BUNDLE* with FREE HALLOWEEN Escape Room!
Introducing the extraordinary Holiday Virtual Field Trips bundle! This comprehensive and ever-growing collection of virtual field trips celebrates a diverse range of holidays observed across the United States, offering an immersive and engaging learning experience like no other.Special Features:Virtual Tours: Embark on a journey of exploration and discovery as students delve into the vibrant world of virtual tours. These captivating experiences transport students to iconic destinations that emb
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2nd - 12th, Not Grade Specific
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Groundhog Day Activities for Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade
Celebrate Groundhog Day with 37 no-prep literacy, math, and science activities. These activities are specifically designed for students in kindergarten, first grade, or second grade. They can be utilized in literacy centers, math centers, small group settings, independent seat work, early finisher tasks, substitute plans, or morning work. The reading graphic organizers included in this resource are versatile and can be used with any fiction or non-fiction book related to Groundhog Day. Students
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K - 2nd
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Nacho's Nachos Lesson Guide | Comprehension Questions | Timeline | Adjectives
This product contains activities based on Nacho's Nachos: The Story Behind the World's Favorite Snack by Sandra Nickel and Oliver Dominguez. The first activity has students answer comprehension questions to demonstrate understanding. The second activity has students create a timeline to show the important events that led to the creation of nachos. Finally, the third activity have students use adjectives to describe nachos.Three great literacy activities with an easy to follow lesson plan for qui
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1st - 5th
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Also included in: February 2024 Daily Literacy Lessons based on Books - No Prep Worksheets
Civil War Historical Figures Journal
Use this template to create a Historical Figures Journal from the Civil War. For your lower students, use the template that has a word bank and for your higher students, have them think of their own adjectives to describe each person. The people listed in the journal go along with NYS Common Core Standards for Knowledge 9/Grade 2.
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Grades:
2nd
Shared Reading - Social Studies
*15 One-paged Shared Reading Articles based on 2nd Grade California Social Studies Standards*Each shared reading is paired with a weekly teacher's guide with five focus skills included: comprehension, phonics, grammar, text features, and author's craft. *The one-paged article is designed to be read aloud to students daily, and paired with one skill. Daily lessons can range from 5-15 minutes. *The order is flexible, and can be rearranged to meet your classes needs.
Leadership Activities - Fairytale Character Traits and Leadership Qualities
This engaging resource provides a hands-on exploration of key character traits and essential leadership qualities. Students will analyze traits using story evidence, and sort and categorize leadership qualities. Immerse your students in the world of character development through beloved fairytales.It is difficult for young kids to understand character traits. In starting with known stories, they have long term memory tools to scaffold them towards that goal. Fable and Folktales are at the basis
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1st - 2nd
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Geography Ireland Nonfiction Reading Bundle 2nd Grade Grade RI.2.1 RI.2.2 RI.2.5
Let’s learn about Ireland. Whether you're celebrating St. Patrick's Day or studying European Geography, this second-grade reading lesson about Ireland has just what you need. From Irish culture to St. Patrick’s Day, this leveled reading lesson explains Irish traditions, the culture of Ireland, fun facts about Ireland, Irish geography, Irish symbols, the history of Ireland, and Irish landmarks. Learn all about Ireland while also studying Common Core reading standards RI.2.1 ask and answer questio
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2nd
St. Patrick's Day! Let's Cross the Curriculum and have some fun!
It is St. Patrick's Day and that can only mean one thing! Leprechauns!
Phonics Dancing Across the Curriculum© is trying to catch a Leprechaun. Leprechauns can be sly, and tricky! Tell me how would you catch a Leprechaun? This 76 page unit includes everything to make your St. Patrick’s Day full of Leprechaun mischief. Activities include a word bank, a Leprechaun acrostic, Is it a Leprechaun Question or Statement, follow written directions, a class story, cause and effect, multiplication, divisio
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1st - 2nd
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Science and SS Passages with Grammar Test Prep Questions
Are you having trouble fitting science and social studies into your curriculum? Need more help with grammar testing question format? If you answered yes to either of these questions, this product is for you! In this product you will get 4 monthly theme passages with science or social studies related content. For each passage there are 4 grammar test prep questions and 2 sentences to edit. There is also a fun extra included for your early finishers.
***New months will be added at least 1
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2nd - 4th
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This Day in History Writing Prompts Bell Work (January)
Bell work, writing practice, writing pages, or writing centers should be fun and interesting for students! This is a set of daily writing practice sheets for the month of January that students will be excited for! This writing pack will let students learn one event that happened on "this day in history". Then allow them to answer and draw for a related question. How to Use:The pack can easily be created into a packet or used as individual sheets. Use these sheets for centers, bell work, may-do,
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: This Day in History Writing Prompt Pages Bell Work ALL YEAR BUNDLE
Neon Bold Common Core "I Can" Statements - ELA & Social Studies - 2nd (Second)
Neon Bold Themed "I Can" Statements for Second (2nd) Grade. This colorful kit includes pocket chart sized neon Common Core Standards for both ELA & Social Studies - Neon & B&W version for each card! 3 Statements per page - perfect for pocket charts or add magnets to the back & stick to your whiteboard! Also includes a checklist for each standard to keep track of student progress. Perfect when preparing for parent/teacher conferences!!! Just print, cut & post!!!Includes:* 96 N
Grades:
2nd
Martin Luther King Jr. Facts -Google Slides-Online Learning/Tutoring
Are you looking for an engaging Martin Luther King Jr. Facts-Graphic Organizer that requires No prep and No paper? Well, you came to the right place. All you need is a device, a free Google Classroom account and access to the internet. Students type their responses directly on the Google Slide in the provided text boxes, then click save to submit their work. This Google Slide is perfect for distance learning. There is no answer key included, as answers may vary.Google Classroom Users Things to K
Grades:
2nd - 12th
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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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