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2nd grade civics lessons
Civics and Government | Social Studies Unit Bundle
A complete social studies unit to teach your students about civics and government in the United States! This Civics and Government Unit contains 140+ pages of engaging activities, supplemental worksheets, formal and informal assessments, a study guide, unit test, and much more!This unit may be used as a replacement or supplement to a traditional textbook series. Informational worksheets and engaging activities allow your students to discover meaning within each lesson without the need for a trad
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2nd - 5th
Citizenship - Rules and Laws, Good Citizenship Social Studies Activities & Craft
Are you looking for some fun activities to teach about being a good citizen? This citizenship unit is great to teach at the beginning of the year. This civics unit teaches about rules and laws, being a good citizen, and the leaders in their lives.This unit is appropriate to use at any time in the school year. It is geared towards kindergarten through second grade. Everything is included for you to print and use to teach this topic in your classroom!This unit is part of a money saving FIRST GRADE
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K - 2nd
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Citizenship: Rights, Responsibilities, Rules, Laws, and MORE!
This unit contains eight EXPLICIT lessons that focus on the following concepts: 1. Citizens in their communities 2. Rights and responsibilities of citizens 3. Rules and laws citizens must follow in different settings 4. Citizens making responsible and irresponsible choices 5. Citizens communicating well with others 6. Citizens problem solving with others 7. Citizens showing respect and kindness with others. Each lesson provides an objective, student "I can statement," opportunities to build ba
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2nd - 4th
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Citizenship Sorting Activity - Good Citizen or Not? Worksheet - Social Studies
I created this activity for my students to use in the Fall / Beginning of the Year to use in teaching the Social Studies Citizenship unit. The students will read each sentence and decide if the scenario shows an example of being a good citizen or not. This can be used in the beginning of the year to reinforce rules and character traits/virtues as well. I plan to use this as an independent activity after a couple days of teaching citizenship. It can also be used for a grade/assessment/quiz, o
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Citizenship Bundle - 1st - 3rd Grade - Worksheets and Center Activities
Johnny Appleseed Biography and Comprehension
This lesson packet includes a short story explaining the life and accomplishments of Johnny Appleseed, as well as several comprehension worksheets. Here is what you will get in this packet: ‣ Reading passage in color (2 pages)‣ Reading passage in black and white (2 pages)‣ True or false worksheet‣ Sequencing worksheet ‣ Meet Johnny Appleseed fill in the blank worksheet‣ Questions about Johnny Appleseed‣ Where Did Johnny Appleseed Plant Trees? ‣ Sentence scramble worksheet‣ 'Who, What, When, Wher
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Johnny Appleseed Activity Bundle
Local Government Interactive Lapbook. Digital & Printable
Social Studies Mini-Unit: Local Government. Community Laws. Government Services. Positions in Local Government. Mayor Duties.This resource includes Posters, Picture Cards, Vocabulary Cards, Lapbook Activities, Quiz, and Answer Keys. Please download the Preview for more pictures of this unit. Here is what’s included:1) 5 Full Page Lesson Posters:-What is a Government- Government Services-Community Laws-Mayor Duties- Positions in Local Government2) 6 (½ page) Government Services Picture Cards3) V
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Government Interactive Lapbooks Bundle
Virginia Symbols Mini Unit
This mini unit is a great way to teach students about the state of Virginia and its symbols. Over a week-long period, students will learn what Virginia looks like and about the state flag, tree, and bird. Included in this unit:
-Unit Plan: The 5-day unit plan includes a detailed description of what will be taught each day. Within each lesson there is a materials list, an objective, and step-by-step lesson instructions.
-Activity: Each day students will create a page to go in their Virginia
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K - 2nd
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Citizenship Printable Activity Book- Rights and Responsibilities
This is a fun little printable activity book designed for use by my own third graders. This book highlights the most important duties, rights, and responsibilities of good citizens. Inside, the students will read and write about things they can do to be a good citizen, the rights given to them by the U.S. Constitution, and the responsibilities that they have in our country.
The text is designed to only use two sheets of copy paper. Simply run the pages front to back in the same order they are o
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2nd - 5th
Leaders in Our Community and Government BUNDLE
Looking for an engaging way to teach your class about different leaders in our community and country? This unit includes information about elected and hired leaders that serve others. Local, state, and national leaders are included in this unit. Note: This now contains a link on page 2 of the PDF that allows for use in Google Classroom. This can be used in the classroom AND online - ideal for distance learning!!!•Fact Cards•Leaders include Mayor, Governor, Vice President, President, State
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1st - 4th
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Geography History Civics Year 3 Bundle Australian Curriculum HASS
This bundle contains EVERYTHING you need to teach Year 3 HASS: Geography, History and Civics and Citizenship to meet the latest Australian Curriculum Standards (ACARA 9.0). Activities, posters, slides and printables to engage your students and work your way through the ACARA requirements.Unlike some resource packs sold online, these packs cover every single ACARA Knowledge and Understanding elaboration, so there are no empty spaces in your curriculum coverage!This easy-to-use, best-selling packe
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2nd - 4th
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Social Studies for Little Learners- (Rules and Laws)
Social Studies for Little Learners: Rules and Laws
What is Social Studies for Little Learners?
Social Studies for Little Learners was built from a need for primary Social Studies resources. This Social Studies curriculum can be used with or without a Social Studies textbook. All activities are designed to cover important Social Studies topics in a grade-appropriate and timely manner.
What topics are covered in this week-long lesson?
- I can identify rules citizens of the United States follow.
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2nd - 3rd
Officer Buckle and Gloria Emergency Sub Plans
Sometimes there are days you can't avoid being absent. This pack allows you to be prepared without being prepared! Provide a copy of this picture book along with copies of each worksheet in your emergency sub tub and you're all set for an unexpected day out.
Included in this pack:
Emergency Sub Plans
Vocabulary
ABC Order
Story Flip Books
Story Map
Comprehension Questions
Character Adjectives: 2 activities
Compare and Contrast
My Favorite Character Writing
Guest Speaker Connections
Matching Vo
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2nd - 4th
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Second Grade Common Core Social Studies/Civics and Governance
This is an 8 day unit to teach Common Core Social Studies Standards 2.C&G 1.1-2. There are lesson plans, a student book and a unit test. Students will explore the concept of communities, citizens, rights and responsibilities, government services, laws, rules, consequences, and authority. This is a simple way to meet those Social Studies standards. Copy, staple and teach! It's that simple!
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2nd
What is Government? Elementary Unit
This unit will teach students about the purpose and need for government, how the government gains its power from the people, and it will introduce the concept of a written constitution.It is intended for 3rd Grade, but could be used with students in 2nd and 4th grade as well!The file includes 35 pages of detailed lesson plans and activities:1. Word Wall2. 5 lessons with detailed plans (see below)3. 12 student activities (including a mini simulation!)4. Answer Keys5. Images for key definitions an
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2nd - 4th
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Gettin' Social Unit 1- Citizenship
Tired of struggling to get your students engaged and excited about Social Studies? No time in the day to cover all of the material? Then this unit is for you! Gettin’ Social is a literacy infused Social Studies unit. This Social Studies unit focuses on Citizenship and Good Citizens in History for 2nd and and 3rd. This TEKS Aligned Social Studies Unit begins with the books: “Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners" By: Laurie Keller"Molly, By Golly! The Legend of Molly Williams, America's First Fem
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in: Gettin' Social The Bundle
1st Grade Social Studies Curriculum Government Laws Unit
A full unit that includes nine different lessons about why we have rules, their importance, voting, citizenship, and patriotism. Follows the MC3 Curriculum. Suggested books for each lesson!GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS LINKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PDF DOWNLOAD ON THE GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS PAGEUnit is now digital and available via Google Drive!Want to view a lesson before you buy? CLICK HERE FOR A LESSON FREEBIE!Lesson Plan Titles:Lesson 1 – Why Do We Have Rules?Lesson 2 – It’s Important to Be FairLesson 3
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K - 3rd
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RESPECT Sort - Citizenship Activity - First Day of School - Rules
I created this sorting activity as a follow-up to our discussion on school and class rules as well as respect. For this activity, students read each scenario and decide if it is an example of being RESPECTFUL or DISRESPECTFUL. Great independent seatwork following a mini-lesson.
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Citizenship Bundle - 1st - 3rd Grade - Worksheets and Center Activities
Art Lesson Colors of Kindness Collaborative Wall Puzzle Activity
What does kindness look and feel like?Writers use words to create and communicate moods and feelings; artists use lines and colors to convey these concepts.This creative puzzle art activity promotes collaboration, creates a decorative wall mural, and introduces color symbolism and the use of lines, patterns, and images to communicate harmony, kindness, calm, peace, and/or friendship.This art activity can be as simple as just creating a collaborative wall mural, or it can be a more complex lesson
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2nd - 5th
Social Studies Journal- KINDERGARTEN, 1ST, AND 2ND GRADE (TEKS & CCSS Aligned)
K-2 Social Studies Interactive Journal- 34 pages of Comprehensive Social Studies Journal review entries covering various Social Studies topics. Entries are informational and can be easily used as review at the end of the week for each concept. They are also arranged two to a page to save paper from printing and copying.NO PREP is needed! Simply print as is and cut in half for distribution. They are the perfect size to be glued inside composition notebooks when completed.Engaging, interactive, an
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: 1st and 2nd Grade Journal Bundle (Math, Science, & Social Studies)
State, Local Government and Class Elections Technology Integration
This unit was designed to meet Colorado Content Standards for Third Grade.
This 35 page unit is designed to be taught over 20 days of class time. It integrates technology for several lessons. It introduces students to state and local government positions:
Senator
State Representatives
Governor
Mayor/ City Manager
City Council
It teaches the process of elections, voting, political parties and how a bill becomes a law. There is a unit assessment and a class election as a culminating act
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2nd - 5th
Davy Crockett Biography and Comprehension
This lesson packet includes a short story explaining the life and accomplishments of Davy Crockett as well as several comprehension worksheets. Here is what you will get in this packet: ‣ Reading passage in color (2 pages)‣ Reading passage in black and white (2 pages)‣ True or false worksheet‣ Sequencing worksheet ‣ Meet Davy Crockett fill in the blank worksheet‣ 'T' State Research Texas and Tennessee worksheet‣ Pop-up book instructions‣ Pop-up book cut-outs (2 pages)‣ Sentence Scramble workshee
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2nd - 4th
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Social Contract / Classroom Behavior Agreement - Lesson Plan & Anchor Charts
Are you wondering how to create a class social contract/behavior agreement with your students during back-to-school season? This resource is filled with everything you need to make a social contract in elementary school, including 14 total pages of fun activities, teacher instructions, Bloom's Taxonomy discussion questions, and anchor charts. It will guide you through each step of the creation process, and show you how you can easily implement the contract throughout the rest of the school year!
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1st - 3rd
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Johnny Appleseed Activity Bundle
This bundle contains two great Johnny Appleseed resources: The Story of Johnny Appleseed biography packet and our Johnny Appleseed Glyph Craft.The Story of Johnny Appleseed Biography PacketThis lesson packet includes a short story explaining the life and accomplishments of Johnny Appleseed, as well as several comprehension worksheets. Included with this activity:► Reading passage in color (2 pages)► Reading passage in black and white (2 pages)► True or false worksheet► Sequencing worksheet ► Mee
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2nd - 4th
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Good Citizen ... or Not? Color Sorting Worksheet - Citizenship
I created this good citizen color sorting worksheet for my students to identify examples and non-examples of displaying good citizenship. The students read the clues in each box and colors it red if the example is NOT a good citizen, and GREEN if the example is showing a good citizen. Also check out my Good Citizen or Not cut and paste sorting worksheet, Good Citizen sorting center, Citizenship unit - vocabulary cards, word search and quiz, Respect sorting center and sorting worksheets, etc.
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Citizenship Bundle - 1st - 3rd Grade - Worksheets and Center Activities
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