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2nd grade social studies teacher manuals under $5
A Little SPOT of Love
This download is a companion for the book A Little SPOT of Love by Diane Alber
Grades:
PreK - 3rd
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Owl Bucks Rewards {a classroom economy reward system}
Owl Bucks Rewards System
An individually based reward system that teaches students about money and saving.
Students receive "Owl Bucks" for completing homework, working hard, helping others,
saying nice words, being present, birthdays, holidays, working as a team, etc. Students
work toward "buying" their rewards and with the best rewards costing the most, students
learn the value of saving their "money." It is up to you how much you give at a time and for
what action. This is an economy
system t
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2nd - 4th
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The Blind Men and the Elephant Lesson Plan and Art Project
This easy to implement mini lesson focused around "The Blind Men and The Elephant" will be time well spent and fun for your students. Parents enjoy seeing the product and it makes for a great bulletin board!
This 7 page PDF includes:
-A lesson plan for comparing two versions or "The Blind Men and The Elephant" and ART project. (see sample)
-Write up for bulletin board with description of what students have done and a quick version of the story
-Checklist for art project
-Sample of art project
Grades:
1st - 3rd
The History of Writing (Great Lesson)
The Great Lessons are the unifying principle of the Montessori elementary school program. Traditionally the five Great Lessons include The Story of the Universe, The Coming of Life, The Coming of Human Beings, The Story of Writing, and The Story of Numbers.
This ebook for teachers introduces The Story (or History) of Writing, including:
the rationale for introducing the history of writing to elementary students;
the story itself to be read to the children;
recommended visual aids;
a timeli
Grades:
1st - 6th
Second Grade McGraw Hill Wonders History/Social Studies and Science Correlations
"Wonder"ing how to plan your year and integrate your Social Studies and Science? Let this handy correlations chart structured to follow the sequence of your Wonders units be your guide! I attempted to focus on those only in the core materials (Reading-Writing Workshop, Literature Anthology, and leveled readers. Please note this was created in 2017 but units seem to still match up.
Grades:
2nd
The History of Numbers (Great Lesson)
The Great Lessons are the unifying principle of the Montessori elementary school program. Traditionally the five Great Lessons include The Story of the Universe, The Coming of Life, The Coming of Human Beings, The Story of Writing, and The Story of Numbers.
This ebook for teachers introduces The History of Numbers, including:
the rationale for introducing the history of numbers to elementary students;
the story itself to be read to the children;
recommended visual aids;
an additional story on
Grades:
1st - 6th
Guide for Creating Lessons to Support ELL Students
Are you a mainstream teacher looking for ways to better educate your EL students?
Are you an ELL teacher who is asked by mainstream teachers or your administration for input on how to better reach ELs?
This MPI (WIDA's version of a Learning Target/Objective) guide is an amazingly easy to use resource for both mainstream and ELL teachers. These sheets lead you through writing a learning target, MPI, or daily objective in a quick easy to implement manner that ensures you are doing everythin
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Staff
Leader In Me Sayings Chart
Do you ever need a quick companion chart to use to quickly redirect your class to give feedback for the 7 Habits Implementation? This chart can be your reference for sayings to encourage your class to strengthen the leader inside each of them.
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PreK - 8th
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Science Unit Plan: Kindergarten "Living Things" LTK.1 (Saskatchewan)
Saskatchewan Science Unit for Kindergarten, observing characteristics of living things - Exploring Local Plants, Animals, and People. Contains mini lesson, activities, and teacher notes with all the knowledge you need. Covers all the indicators in the science curriculum. Could also be helpful for grade 1 or 2 as well. LTK.1Examine observable characteristics of plants, animals, and people in their local environment.CP, SIIndicators for this outcome(a)Pose questions about observable characteristic
Grades:
K - 2nd
K - 5 California Social Studies Standards Checklist
Use these checklists throughout the year to be sure you have taught ALL required California social studies standards for your grade (K-5).Links to Common Core Standards Checklists:Kindergarten1st Grade2nd Grade3rd Grade4th Grade5th GradeKindergarten-Third Grade BundleK-5 NGSS Checklists
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K - 5th
Hispanic Heritage Month | 21 Spanish-speaking Countries Presentation Slides.
This is a set of 21 Spanish-speaking countries presentation slides to engage in and is perfect to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th through October 15th each year. It's a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions, culture, and history of Hispanic and Latinx Americans. "Hispanic" refers to the culture, people, and nations linked to Spain or the Spanish language. These presentation slides could make students learn about Hispanic nations and influence Spanish as
Grades:
1st - 12th
Also included in: Hispanic Heritage Month Activities | 21 Spanish-speaking Countries.
Sample teacher resume/CV (editable)
Editable CV/resume for teachers. Includes:Heading/photoPersonal detailsWork experienceEducationReferences
Grades:
PreK - 12th
Trip around the world
"Explorez le monde depuis le confort de votre foyer avec notre livre illustré captivant : 'Voyage autour du monde : Découverte des cultures et des traditions'. Plongez dans une aventure immersive à travers les continents, où chaque page vous transporte dans un nouveau pays rempli de couleurs, de saveurs et de traditions uniques.À travers des images vibrantes et des descriptions captivantes, ce livre invite les lecteurs de tous âges à découvrir la richesse et la diversité des cultures à travers l
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
List of Countries - Flags, Capitals, Currencies, & Languages
List of all countries and their capital with language - currency- national flaggrouped according to continents Download file : .PDF (dimensions: 8.5x11.0 inches -US Letter paper )
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Credit and Debt | K-2 Lesson Plans and Materials
Dive deep into a crucial unit of our Financial Literacy Curriculum: Debt & Credit. This specialized segment is thoughtfully crafted to unravel the sometimes daunting subjects of borrowing vs. buying and the dangers of debt, ensuring they are both accessible and engaging for students.Product Features:In-depth Lesson Plans: Navigate the realms of debt and credit with ease using our structured and step-by-step lesson plans. Each plan is tailored to ensure comprehensive coverage of key concepts.
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Social Studies Unit Plan: Kindergarten "We are Unique" INK.1 (Saskatchewan)
Embracing our Uniqueness is about our physical and personality characteristics, our needs, and different ways we meet our needs. This social studies unit includes full lessons. Connects to Saskatchewan Interactions and Independence. Easily adaptable for outdoor learning and suitable for a variety of student needs. Includes a large number of pictures to guide discussions and learning that can be projected on the screen or printed and laminated to take during outdoor learning. Saskatchewan Social
Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: Social Studies: Kindergarten Bundle with FOUR unit plans (Saskatchewan)
Introduction to Mythology for Kids by Zachary Hamby: Teacher Guide
This 13-page teacher guide provides recall questions and discussion questions/writing prompts for each of the 12 world myths found in Introduction to Mythology for Kids by Zachary Hamby. Introduction to Mythology for Kids (Rockridge Press) is perfect for grades 2-3 and presents a sampling of myths from around the world--including cultures like Chinese, Japanese, Incan, the Abenaki tribe of North America, Russian, Celtic, Mesopotamian, Polynesian, Norse, Egyptian, West African, and, of course, An
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1st - 5th
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Get Creative with These iPad Apps - Tutorials and Project Ideas
You can do this! Get creative with these iPad apps as soon as tomorrow. This packet includes tutorials for 10 different iPad apps. Many of them are free apps that your students can use to create a number of classroom projects. These apps are great for elementary and middle school students.
Grades:
K - 6th
Social Studies My World Chapter 1 Lesson 4 Our Government
Teaching Social Studies Chapter 1 Lesson 4 Our Government virtually? Here is a simplified version with screenshots of our textbook to help our students during this virtual time.
Grades:
PreK - 3rd
More Books for Boys
This product was updated and expanded in May of 2018. This is a list of engaging books for boys of all ages. The following information about each book is provided: a short description, the number of pages, copyright date, publishing company, and categories. This packet is a companion to Books for Boys (see the link below). CNS offers other packets: reading lists, writing helps, and life skills:Books for BoysGreat Reading for Girls – Ages 4-12More Great Reading for GirlsGood Books for Teenage
Grades:
PreK - 12th
Desert Rain - Native American Heritage
The desert is a hot and dry place. The people who live there, forage but find it hard to get enough food. This tale is based on the true story of the Hohokam. They lived long ago in area that is present day Phoenix Arizona. They cleverly turn mountain river water into desert rain and crops.
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PreK - 6th, Adult Education, Staff
CKLA (Amplify) Supplemental Knowledge Organizer: RIVER VALLEY (G2 U1)
CKLA (Amplify) Supplemental Knowledge Organizer: RIVER VALLEY (G2 U1)One-stop shop for all the social studies information & vocabulary pertaining to River Valley, Indus River Valley Civilization & Ancient China. This reference guide includes the most important information from Unit 2 about Buddhism, Hinduism & the philosophy of Confucianism so you can easily refer to it.
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2nd
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How to Use ALL HISTORY Materials Montessori with Basic Introduction
The entire set of 12 Montessori History Lower and Upper Elementary material descriptions and first presentations are here. Montessori materials are easy to use when you know their purpose and how to use them. Very often, the materials you purchase do NOT come with instructions. This is perfect for homeschoolers and Montessori teachers alike.With this document you will learn how to use the following 12 materials (click on the bold titles to see a printable or digital version of that material):Tim
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Grades:
1st - 6th, Adult Education
Mapping My World - Engaging Second Grade Geography Lesson Plan (Editable)
Take your second-grade students on a captivating journey with the "Mapping My World" lesson plan. In this interactive geography lesson, learners will explore the concept of maps and gain a deeper understanding of map elements such as the compass rose, map key, legend, and symbols. Using the book "Me on the Map" by Joan Sweeney as inspiration, students will construct their own maps of familiar places using provided country, state, and city maps. The comprehensive package includes worksheets like
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Grades:
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.
Teaching with social studies resources
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.
Discover printable and digital social studies resources
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.
Frequently asked questions about teaching social studies
What types of social studies lessons are available on TPT?
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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Educators can save time preparing history lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for social studies resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of social studies lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.
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