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2nd grade social studies resources for SMART Notebook and for special education

Preview of FUN PHONICS Level 2 SMART Board Letter Tiles

FUN PHONICS Level 2 SMART Board Letter Tiles

Created by
ABC Girl
2nd Grade FUNDATIONS® Level 2 Aligned SMARTBoard Letter Tiles! This SMART Notebook file contains 18 pages of letter tiles to correlate with every unit in the FUNDATIONS® Level 2 program.Your sound card display will be set up for every unit with no preparation!Stay organized and eliminate the hassle of setting up your sound cards before your FUNDATIONS® lessons.Each letter tile will clone as you select and move it. Now you have infinite letters to work with.Never run out of letter tiles or deal w
Preview of FUN PHONICS Level 1 SMARTBoard Letter Tiles

FUN PHONICS Level 1 SMARTBoard Letter Tiles

Created by
ABC Girl
1st Grade FUNDATIONS® Level 1 Aligned Smartboard Letter Tiles This SMART Notebook file contains 14 pages of letter tiles to correlate with every unit in the Level 1 FUNDATIONS® program. Stay organized and eliminate the hassle of setting up your sound cards before your FUNDATIONS® lessons. Your sound card display will be set up for every unit with no preparation!Each letter tile will clone as you select and move it. Now you have infinite letters to work with.Never run out of letter tiles or deal
Preview of FUN PHONICS Digital Smart Board Sentence Frames

FUN PHONICS Digital Smart Board Sentence Frames

Created by
ABC Girl
Fundations® compatible SMARTBoard Sentence Frames for Smart Notebook. Stay organized during your FUNDATIONS® lessons and activities with these digital sentence frames! This is a one page digital version of the magnetic Sentence Frames that accompany the FUNDATIONS® program. Each frame will clone as you select and drag it.WILSON®, Wilson Reading System®, Fundations®, Just Words®, and Wilson Fluency® are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of the Wilson Language Training Corporation. This fil
Preview of Oceans & Continents Social Studies SmartBoard Lesson Primary Grades

Oceans & Continents Social Studies SmartBoard Lesson Primary Grades

Created by
Lisa Rombach
This lesson follows my lesson on THE GLOBE. Your students will learn about the continents and oceans through interactive pages (click and reveal), website links, video link and a printable book for students to color / write in and keep. A teacher's notes page is included describing how to use the lesson. Have fun learning about the world with this fun SmartBoard Lesson! Lisa Rombach(This is a .notebook file and requires Notebook software to open.)Some other social studies smartboard lessons
Preview of FUN PHONICS Level 3 SMARTBoard Letter Tile Sound Cards

FUN PHONICS Level 3 SMARTBoard Letter Tile Sound Cards

Created by
ABC Girl
3rd Grade FUNDATIONS® Level 3 Aligned SMARTBoard Letter Tiles!This SMART Notebook file contains 15 pages of letter tiles to correlate with every unit in the FUNDATIONS® Level 3 program.Your sound card display will be set up for every unit with no preparation!Stay organized and eliminate the hassle of setting up your sound cards before your FUNDATIONS® lessons.Each letter tile will clone as you select and move it. Now you have infinite letters to work with.Never run out of letter tiles or deal wi
Preview of Branches of Government United States

Branches of Government United States

Use this interactive smartboard lesson to introduce your kiddos to the 3 branches of the U.S. Government: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. (Special Note: If you do not have smartnotebook, you can still use this file IF you download smartnotebook's FREE interactive viewer. Click here ) Each page introduces the branch and requires some form of interaction from the students. Ex. Click to reveal tool, erase to reveal, etc Students are taught the job of each branch and the members of each
Preview of Remembering Sept. 11 Smart Board lesson Primary Grades

Remembering Sept. 11 Smart Board lesson Primary Grades

Created by
Lisa Rombach
Many primary grade children were not even born on September 11, 2001. Help them understand the importance of 9-11 with this Smart Board Lesson (.notebook file which requires Notebook software to open). The file includes a teacher's lesson plan, links to websites (where they will learn about the events through pictures, text and videos), interactive pages, links to videos of 3 children's books read aloud, links to coloring poster pages, a youtube video (song about Sept. 11), and bookmarks to pr
Preview of Family Culture Project: Activities, Resources, Google Slides and Lessons

Family Culture Project: Activities, Resources, Google Slides and Lessons

The Family Culture Project offers an engaging exploration of students' ancestral roots, inviting them to delve into the rich tapestry of their family histories and original countries. Through interactive activities and research, elementary and middle school participants embark on a journey of discovery, celebrating cultural diversity and fostering a deeper understanding of their heritage. With hands-on projects and presentations, students not only learn about their own backgrounds but also gain
Preview of Smart Board Floss Rule Bonus Letter Activities Level 1 Unit 4

Smart Board Floss Rule Bonus Letter Activities Level 1 Unit 4

If you need to teach remotely this is the easiest way to do it. No need for a smartboard. It can be used on a computer and shared via an app like zoom. Just get a free month's trial of Smart notebook software if you don't have it on your computer. Aligned with Fundations® Level 1 Unit 4 Your students will have a ball learning about when to double /f/ /l/ /s/ and /z/.• 6 teaching posters including when not to use the rule and rule breakers• Floss word sorts• Roll and Read words Game• Read and M
Preview of AWESOME MONSTEROPOLY SMART BOARD REVIEW GAME TEMPLATE

AWESOME MONSTEROPOLY SMART BOARD REVIEW GAME TEMPLATE

Created by
Science Girl
Are your students tired of playing BORING review games to prepare for assessments? Undoubtedly, your answer must be YES! Well, here's A SMART Board review game template that your students are sure to beg you to let them play. The MONSTEROPOLY SMART BOARD REVIEW GAME TEMPLATE allows your class to review as many questions as you want while playing a MONOPOLY-like game that includes crazy stunts and monster money. The main board slide on the SMART Board presentation has moving animated monsters
Preview of Needs & Wants Social Studies SmartBoard Lesson for Primary Grades

Needs & Wants Social Studies SmartBoard Lesson for Primary Grades

Created by
Lisa Rombach
Do you NEED a lesson on needs and wants? I hope you will WANT to purchase this one! My smart board lesson contains a detailed lesson plan for this 2 day lesson, interactive pages ( pull tabs, click to reveal), video link, website links and a printable responding sheet for your students. Literature book suggestions are included as well (you will need to get your own copy at the library). Your class will have fun learning about the difference between needs and wants! View the PREVIEW file to s
Preview of Following Oral Directions with Basic Linguistic Concepts:Smart board Interactive

Following Oral Directions with Basic Linguistic Concepts:Smart board Interactive

Created by
"Speech"ercise
This highly interactive 114 Smart board presentation will engage and dazzle your students while they practice processing and following directions embedded with basic linguistic concepts . This presentation can be used during individual therapy sessions or with an entire class of students. Students listen to directions read aloud by the therapist; must interpret and then execute the command that contains a concept/concepts. Directions include the following linguistic concepts: inclusion -all
Preview of Latitude and Longitude SMARTBoard Lesson

Latitude and Longitude SMARTBoard Lesson

Let Mr. World Traveler teach your students about latitude and longitude in this interactive SMART Board lesson. 20 Pages that includes instruction based on these vocabulary terms: grid, latitude, longitude, degrees, parallels, meridians, hemispheres. This lesson begins with a review of the seven continents and hemispheres and ends with practicing finding locations of latitude and longitude on a US Map and a 6 question exit quiz. It also includes a link to location finder, and a graphic organiz
Preview of Daily Circle Time Smartboard Activity

Daily Circle Time Smartboard Activity

Created by
Lucky Ladybug
We use this smartboard activity daily for our circle time. It inlcudes a list of morning songs, helper of the day, peek of the week, calendar, number of the day, ten frames activity, pattern activity, weather, weather graph, dress for the weather, letter of the week, writing activity, and vocabulary activity. Created for use in a special education prek class but can be easily editied for other grade levels. Great visual and hands-on activity for special education kiddos. Easy to edit for new th
Preview of SMARTboard: Introduction to Maps & Directions

SMARTboard: Introduction to Maps & Directions

This 8 slide SMARTboard Lesson serves to give an introduction, overview and some practice using maps, a compass rose, and following directions. The specific slides are: - Map vs. Globe Information - Finding our Location on a Map - What is a Compass Rose? - Where in the World Are We? - Facts about the Compass Rose - Following Directions on a Map - Using a Map Key All 8 slides are fully interactive with numerous clickable items which fade away to reveal answers to questions. This lesson is spec
Preview of Double Digit Addition With Regrouping Interactive Base Ten

Double Digit Addition With Regrouping Interactive Base Ten

Created by
Kristi Elyse
This is a Smart Board presentation for double digit addition with regrouping using base ten. There are interactive ten rods and ones cubes to use for regrouping purposes.
Preview of The Flag, A National Symbol of the USA SmartBoard Lesson

The Flag, A National Symbol of the USA SmartBoard Lesson

Created by
Lisa Rombach
Learn about the flag of the USA with my interactive SmartBoard Lesson. The file includes and teacher's lesson plan, interactive pages, links to websites, yourtube videos and links to flag printables. Your students will learn about the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance, the history of the flag, Betsy Ross and answer true/false questions (interactive pages) about the flag. Finally, links to flag printables are included. Have fun learning about one of the National Symbols of the United States
Preview of Family Culture Project: Slides and Lessons

Family Culture Project: Slides and Lessons

The Family Culture Project offers an engaging exploration of students' ancestral roots, inviting them to delve into the rich tapestry of their family histories and original countries. Through interactive activities and research, elementary and middle school participants embark on a journey of discovery, celebrating cultural diversity and fostering a deeper understanding of their heritage. With hands-on projects and presentations, students not only learn about their own backgrounds but also gain
Preview of Learn about Cultures, Africa,  SmartBoard Lesson for Primary Grades

Learn about Cultures, Africa, SmartBoard Lesson for Primary Grades

Created by
Lisa Rombach
Your students will enjoy learning about the culture of Africa with my 18 page smartboard lesson. The file includes a teacher's notes page, interactive pages, links to websites, link to video, and a printable. Students will learn about the location of Africa, its countries and some of their flags. They will listen to a nation anthem of an African country, learn about African animals and watch a traditional African dance. Finally, they will learn about Kwanzaa through a website story and a vid
Preview of Life in the Past, Life Today  SmartBoard Lesson for Primary Grades

Life in the Past, Life Today SmartBoard Lesson for Primary Grades

Created by
Lisa Rombach
This social studies SmartBoard lesson will get your students excited about comparing life in the past to life today. The lesson includes, a lesson plan, interactive pages (pull tabs), website links (to videos and stories read aloud on youtube) and 5 student response worksheets (students will draw/label OR draw/write to compare an aspect of life today to life long ago - 2 versions of each are provided so you can differentiate for writing ability). The printable worksheets are included as a pdf
Preview of Solving Conflicts Through Games:  A SMARTboard Lesson on Social Skills

Solving Conflicts Through Games: A SMARTboard Lesson on Social Skills

Solving Conflicts Through Games: SMARTboard Lesson on Social SkillsEver notice the level of difficulty young learners have at sharing, taking turns, and playing fairly? This lesson transformed my students by teaching them these specific social skills to help them solve basic problems kids encounter when playing games. Just watch and see!Also available in PowerPoint.❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ Customer Tips:How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases
Preview of Digraph Activities SMART Board Orton Gillingham

Digraph Activities SMART Board Orton Gillingham

If you need to teach remotely this is the easiest way to do it. No need for a smartboard. It can be used on a computer and shared via an app like zoom. Just get a free month's trial of Smart notebook software.This Phonics Smartboard lesson has games and activities for your beginning and struggling readers. Great for centers,small groups and RTI use a resource that will engage your learners. Suitable to Supplement your Orton Gillingham instruction with programs like Barton Reading, S.P.I.R.E and
Preview of SMARTboard Unit Responsibilities, Rights, Privileges ~ Printables & Assessment

SMARTboard Unit Responsibilities, Rights, Privileges ~ Printables & Assessment

Created by
Melissa Tuttle
A 6 day SMARTBoard unit teaching Responsibilities, Rights, and Privileges. This civics unit is aligned to 3rd grade curriculum. The unit was created using the Delaware recommended curriculum for Citizenopoly. LFS essential questions, graphic organizers, vocabulary, exit tickets, and other printables are available in this download. A two page assessment is also included. All materials are included in the unit or can be found in the resources links on the last page of this download. There is a b
Preview of Ready Gen: Charlotte's Web Point of View

Ready Gen: Charlotte's Web Point of View

This product contains an interactive lesson on point of view of characters and how different points of view effect their relationship with others. The slides include scanned pages from a chapter in the book with a graphic organizer and possible small groups for instruction. This product also comes with the standard on the slide, the essential question, guiding questions, assessment and an easy to follow procedure to teach your students. **Note: This lesson can be used for any chapter in Charlot
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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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