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Social studies Common Core L.2.2a resources
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
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1st - 2nd
Cinco de Mayo Activities for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade
Wondering what you can do to commemorate this Mexican holiday, Cinco de Mayo? Well, look no further I have Cinco de Mayo activities to make your task easier and engaging! Here are activities for multiple subjects—social studies, writing, math, and vocabulary building. There is little preparation to save valuable teacher-time. Links to resources make content learning easy for you with a couple accessible for students. Content differentiation is easy with several of the pages and answer keys make
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1st - 3rd
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CKLA 2nd Grade Listening & Learning Comprehension Journal-Domain 1-12 Bundle
*1st Edition*Are you a CKLA Amplify teacher? I am a 3rd grade CKLA teacher and was having a hard time keeping students engaged in the Listening and Learning Strand, or the read aloud part. I have also taught the 2nd-grade CKLA curriculum and know how hard it is to keep students paying attention to the key takeaways. So I created these Listening and Learning Comprehension Journals to keep students engaged and to make sure they were getting the main idea from each lesson. This resource goes with t
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2nd
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Three Native American Tribes: Northwest, Southwest, and Southeast Tribes
If you are looking for a great resource to help teach your students about various Native American tribes, then you've come to the right resource! These informative bookletstell about the customs, clothing, and regions of the Native Americans that lived in the Northwestern Pacific, Southwest, and Southeastern portions of the United States. These booklets also contain details about the westward expansion of settlers, as well as how it impacted the lives of the indigenous people who owned the lan
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2nd - 4th
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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Grammar Paragraph Editing and Animal Research | Capitalization and Punctuation
Do you want to fit in science & geography while your students work on a differentiated NO-PREP literacy activity? Here's a reading, editing, rewriting, and online research packet all about koalas. Students read a passage, edit it for paragraph breaks, capitalization and punctuation, and then rewrite it correctly. Extension activities include map work and easy online research about koalas.⚫ This resource is in US English. Click HERE for AUS/UK English. ⚫ Literacy Skills Addressed:✅ Capitaliz
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2nd - 3rd
Native Americans / Indigenous Peoples Day Totem Pole + Reading Passages Bundle
Celebrate the culture and achievements of Native Americans and indigenous peoples with these build a totem pole activities, reading passages, classroom posters and bulletin board displays! These dynamic sets of activities are designed perfectly for 2nd and 3rd graders to uncover the rich tapestry of indigenous peoples' history, culture, and legacy!Build a Totem PoleThe 14 totem animals include:bearcateaglechief warriorowlwolfdogdeerhawklynxfoxtigerfroghorseYou will receive a PDF file that inclu
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2nd - 3rd
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Columbus Day or Indigenous People Day for Primary Grades
Do you need meaningful activities to do for Columbus Day (or Indigenous People Day) to meet objectives in curriculum? Here are enough informational and content related activities to make an integrated day for you and yours. The 10-page non-fiction text, written with primary students in mind, can kick off your day. There is a follow-up graphic organizer and 11 other activities to engage students in a full day of content related math, language arts, and social studies. You’ll be able to set up wor
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K - 2nd
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Flat Stanley Project Guide
Looking to do a Flat Stanley project, but don't have time to create the materials?? Look no further. This project guide has everything you need for an educational, fun class project connected to social studies AND common core language standards!!
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-List of materials and how to use them
-Bulletin Board Header
-Parts of a Letter Poster
-Letter Paper (Designed to be used for any project.)
-Parent Information Letter
-6 Page Flat Stanley Journal
-Resource Link to a FREE Flat Stanley Templ
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K - 2nd
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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Native American Heritage Month / Indigenous Peoples Day Reading Passages
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month and Indigenous Peoples Day with this incredible reading comprehension passages and ELA activities bundle! Perfect for 2nd to 3rd graders, these reading activities offer a unique and informative look into the diverse and captivating world of Native Americans and indigenous peoples, such as Pocahontas, Wilma Mankiller, Sitting Bull, Squanto, Sacagawea, Crazy Horse, and Maria Tallchief, and more.Each activity includes engaging questions and tasks designed to
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2nd - 3rd
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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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Christopher Columbus Writing Capitalization and Punctuation Worksheets
Reinforce the story of Christopher Columbus' search for treasures in the Indies with this engaging nonfiction activity. A major stumbling block for correct capitalization & punctuation is knowing where the sentences end. This differentiated, NO PREP packet will help your students practice reading, writing, capitalization, punctuation, & sight words. ⭐️ Click HERE to save 25% by buying this resource as part of my Mega Growing Bundle! ⭐️( In my growing bundle, each time I add a new themed
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Writing Capitalization and Punctuation Practice AUTUMN | FALL BUNDLE
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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Native American Heritage Month / Indigenous Peoples Day Reading Passages set 1
Awaken curiosity and inspire young minds with these engaging reading comprehension passages in tribute to Native American Heritage Month and Indigenous Peoples Day. Uncover the rich tapestry of indigenous peoples' history, culture, and legacy with these short passages about Sitting Bull, Sacagawea, Geronimo, and Wilma Mankiller.Don't want the hassle of printing copies for each student? No problem! This resource contains a Google Slides™ presentation you can easily assign to your students.Here ar
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in: Native American Heritage Month / Indigenous Peoples Day Reading Passages
Daily Oral Language Morning Message Printable and Digital Resource
Morning work for your students. ☀️ This resource teaches reading, editing, and writing skills.✍ Students are engaged in learning right away while you take attendance or lunch count. It can also be used during your morning meeting❗Your students will be anxious to get to your classroom every morning! ❤️This monthly activity is part of a package -Morning Message for the Whole School YearSave by purchasing the bundle!Your students will learn about United States history while correcting the messages
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1st - 4th
Native American Heritage Month / Indigenous Peoples Day Reading Passages set 3
Unlock a world of inspiring Native Americans and indigenous peoples' stories with this educational set of reading passages and ELA activities, perfect for 2nd-3rd grade classrooms! This dynamic resource contains four comprehension passages that tell the stories of Jim Thorpe, Sharice Davids, Deb Haaland, and John Herrington.Don't want the hassle of printing copies for each student? No problem! This resource contains a Google Slides™ presentation you can easily assign to your students.Here are so
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in: Native American Heritage Month / Indigenous Peoples Day Reading Passages
Native American Heritage Month / Indigenous Peoples Day Reading Passages set 2
Immerse yourself in rich indigenous cultures with this collection of reading comprehension passages dedicated to Native American Heritage Month and Indigenous Peoples Day. This resource offers a unique and informative look into the diverse and captivating world of Native Americans and indigenous peoples, such as Pocahontas, Squanto, Crazy Horse, and Maria Tallchief.Don't want the hassle of printing copies for each student? No problem! This resource contains a Google Slides™ presentation you can
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in: Native American Heritage Month / Indigenous Peoples Day Reading Passages
George Washington Grammar Capital Letters/Punctuation for 2nd-4th Graders
Enhance grammar skills with these no-prep worksheets focused on capitalization and punctuation using sentences about President George Washington. Perfect for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders, with lined paper for rewriting and an included answer key.What’s Inside?- Grammar Practice Sentences: Each worksheet features sentences about George Washington that require students to apply proper capitalization and punctuation, including periods, commas, quotation marks, apostrophes, and titles.- Lined Paper for
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2nd - 4th
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Learning About the United States - USA Activities, Centers, and Learning Games
Learning about our country can be fun, and can practice other important skills as well. These activities are great for any patriotic holiday: Constitution Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, or Independence Day. These activities also work well any time of year you want the children to learn more about their country. Why use this resource? People need novelty to keep life interesting. They can be taught about their country with lectures and "busy work," or the
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2nd - 3rd
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Bible Character Education - Kings of Judah 4
The Kings of Judah 4 Bible Character Study Fact Sheets Activity Pack is an interactive learning tool designed to engage children in discovering the lives and teachings of the Kings of Judah.The activity set includes a set of beautifully designed worksheets that will captivate children's attention while they delve into the lives of the Kings of Judah.Each worksheet features one of the 4 kings with various categories to fill in with unique facts about each king, including:The time period they reig
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PreK - 3rd
Also included in: Bible Character Education - Kings of Judah Bundle
Grammar Paragraph Editing | Animal Research | Capitalization Punctuation AUS UK
Do you want to fit in science & geography while your students work on a differentiated NO-PREP literacy activity? Here's a reading, editing, rewriting, and online research packet all about koalas. Students read a passage, edit it for paragraph breaks, capitalization and punctuation, and then rewrite it correctly. Extension activities include map work and easy online research about koalas.⚫ This resource is in UK / AUS English. Click HERE for US English. ⚫ Literacy Skills Addressed:✅ Capital
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2nd - 3rd
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.
Europe Geography Ireland 2nd Grade Nonfiction Text RI.2.2 Main Topic Key Detail
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 standard RI.2.2 identify the main topic
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2nd
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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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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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