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2nd grade social studies unit plans $10 and up
Global Communities -People & Environments : Grade 2 Ontario 2023 Social Studies
Newly updated for the new 2023 Ontario Social Studies Curriculum changes!! (Latest update: Aug 26, 2023)Global Communities for Grade 2 Ontario social studies curriculum (People and Environments)! Printable (PDF) and Digital Force Copy Link for Google Slides included! This unit is designed to help your young learners begin using the inquiry approach. The research and inquiry aspects are guided and prompted (more open-ended options are also included!) to help young learners find success with the
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Little 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers {UNIT 1: Government & Civics}
Little Social Studies Thinkers is a complete social studies curriculum specifically for students in grade 2. It's everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your 2nd grade students. It incorporates many state 2nd grade social studies standards. This curriculum was completely researched, designed, and created by Karen Jones. UNIT 1: GOVERNMENT & CIVICS introduces your students to government. It contains lessons on these specific topics: Rules and laws in our home, school,
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2nd
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Also included in: Little 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers - Curriculum Bundle
7 Continents Bundle: Reading, Writing, Printables & Activities Seven Continents
Are you looking for a hands-on way to immerse your students in the study of the 7 Continents? This Continent unit is filled with 35+ activities, incorporating reading, writing, and geography, along with interactive and engaging projects! This 150+ page resource is filled with posters, facts, printables, activities, games and so much more! Your students will love learning about the 7 Continents.✨Included in this resource:Interactive, Informational Text Book, "The Seven Continents"Seven Continents
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K - 2nd
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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
Social Studies Worksheets and Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle Activities
This 2nd grade and 3rd grade social studies units bundle contains worksheets and reading comprehension passages, and learning activities. Students will love learning about 11 different social studies topics with these highly engaging worksheets and reading passages. This covers common 2nd grade social studies and 3rd grade social studies topics. Each set also covers nonfiction comprehension skills and allows students to read and respond. Social Studies Topics Included: CommunitiesGeographyMap Sk
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2nd - 3rd
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2nd Grade Social Studies Communities Curriculum YEAR LONG Bundle Units
2nd Grade Social Studies! Lesson plans, comprehension, vocabulary, and activities! This mega bundle features units that focus on 2nd grade community themes in social studies (although it can be used in 1st or 3rd grade as well. This bundle features all of my units 1-6 in a giant bundle that includes over 450 pages! You save when you bundle instead of buying them individually! This can also be used alongside Michigan's MC3.GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS LINKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PDF DOWNLOAD ON THE GO
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K - 3rd
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World Traveler Unit - Explore 23 Countries and Cultures
Explore 23 different countries with over 200 pages of activities: Kenya, Tanzania, Egypt, Spain, Ireland, Italy, England, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, Poland, Russia, China, Japan, Korea, The Philippines, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, USA, Peru, Australia, and New Zealand. Download the preview for a closer look at what is included.Start the journey off with a passport book and collect stamps from countries as you learn about them. Each country comes with:Colored fact pageJournal printableFolda
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K - 3rd
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Continents & Countries Bundle - PowerPoints & Activities! Distance Learning
Take your students on a field trip they'll never forget! This is the perfect end of year activity. While learning about different continents and countries, you and your class will have an incredible virtual adventure while imagining yourselves traveling all over the world! This bundle includes 8 different resources you can use throughout the year. Journey to different continents, countries, and even Hawaii! Each "Trip to" resource includes airplane ticket templates, a PowerPoint presentation inc
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1st - 5th
3rd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Michigan YEAR LONG Units
A full year of Michigan themed social studies that is aligned for third graders using Michigan standards. These units align with the MC3 curriculum as well. GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS LINKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PDF DOWNLOAD ON THE GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS PAGEALL UNITS INCLUDE ACCESS TO DIGITAL VERSIONS OF ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES VIA GOOGLE DRIVE LINKSCheck out a Michigan Social Studies lesson FREEBIE before you buy!All Units Include:Lesson PlansComprehension PagesVocabulary CardsAssessmentsSuggested Rea
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2nd - 4th
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Little 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers {UNIT 2: Learning About the Past}
Little Social Studies Thinkers is a complete social studies curriculum specifically for students in grade 2. It's everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your 2nd grade students. It incorporates many state 2nd grade social studies standards. This curriculum was completely researched, designed, and created by Karen Jones. UNIT 2: LEARNING ABOUT THE PAST focuses on how people learn about the past and tools and resources that can help us learn about different times in histor
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2nd
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Also included in: Little 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers - Curriculum Bundle
Little 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers {UNIT 3: Communities}
Little Social Studies Thinkers is a complete social studies curriculum specifically for students in grade 2. It's everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your 2nd grade students. It incorporates many state 2nd grade social studies standards. This curriculum was completely researched, designed, and created by Karen Jones. UNIT 3: COMMUNITIES focuses on different types of communities and the natural resources that help communities thrive. It contains lessons on theses spec
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2nd
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Also included in: Little 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers - Curriculum Bundle
The US Constitution Day Activities 2nd & 3rd Grade, Reading Comprehension & More
Whether you're looking for Constitution Day activities or just teaching a unit about the United States Constitution, these kid-friendly reading comprehension passages, coloring pages, word searches, writing crafts, and more are sure to be a hit! Even though it is one of the most important documents in the United States, it can be challenging to explain to our students exactly what it is, why it was written, and why it is important. This unit makes that easy!Over 160 pages of resources explain th
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2nd - 4th
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2nd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Government Citizens Unit
A government unit filled with activities, word cards, and printable charts. Focusing around government (why we have it and what it does for us) on a community level as well as citizens and their responsibilities.GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS LINKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PDF DOWNLOAD ON THE GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS PAGELinks to Google Drive uploads in slides/forms are available in this download!Want to see a sample lesson? CLICK HERE FOR A LESSON FREEBIELesson Plan Titles:Lesson 1 – Diversity in a CommunityLess
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: 2nd Grade Social Studies Communities Curriculum YEAR LONG Bundle Units
Elementary Economics Unit - Wants & Needs, Goods & Services, Saving & Spending
This is a complete economics unit intended for second graders, complete with all lesson plans, resources, and assessments. This Unit Covers:needs and wantsgoods and services (+ producers and consumers)saving and spending (+ opportunity cost)WHAT'S INSIDE?16 days of editable lesson plans - Edit to fit your needs.posters for vocabulary wordsworksheets to reflect and/or check understandinghands-on activities like picture sorts, task cards, and a crafta song for each topicquiz for each topiceditable
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2nd
Little 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers {UNIT 4: Economics}
Little Social Studies Thinkers is a complete social studies curriculum specifically for students in grade 2. It's everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your 2nd grade students, including step-by-step scripted lesson plans and teaching PowerPoints. It incorporates many state 2nd grade social studies standards. This curriculum was completely researched, designed, and created by Karen Jones. UNIT 4: ECONOMICS focuses on what makes up the economy and how all parts of the ec
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2nd
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Also included in: Little 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers - Curriculum Bundle
Black History Month Activities
Black History Month Activities - These Ruby Bridges, Jackie Robinson, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks Activities are designed for younger students. Your students will love learning about these figures in Black History and about their impact on the world. The simple reader, write and draw activities, and cut and paste activities will be perfect to teach your young students about Ruby Bridges, Rosa Parks and Jackie Robinson during Black History Month. These Black history Month Activities
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PreK - 2nd
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3rd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Michigan History Unit
The third unit in 3rd grade Michigan Social Studies is themed in geography. Unit correlates to concepts in the MC3 curriculum and meets Michigan Social Studies standards.Lessons are typically taught over a two day span. Standards covered included.GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS LINKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PDF DOWNLOAD ON THE GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS PAGEUnit has been updated to include links to copy files from Google Drive which can be used in distance learning, virtual learning, Google classroom, etc.Check out
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: 3rd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Michigan YEAR LONG Units
3rd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Michigan Geography Unit
The first unit in 3rd grade Michigan Social Studies is themed in geography. Unit correlates to concepts in the MC3 curriculum and meets Michigan Social Studies standards.GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS LINKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PDF DOWNLOAD ON THE GOOGLE DRIVE ACCESS PAGEFiles are available to download in Google Slides/Forms to use in the classroom or as a part of distance learning.Check out a Michigan Social Studies lesson FREEBIE before you buy!Lesson Plan Titles:Lesson 1 – What is a State?Lesson 2 – Mi
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: 3rd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Michigan YEAR LONG Units
Grade 2 Ontario Social Studies Bundle
**Updated for the 2023 Curriculum**Complete Grade Two Social Studies Bundle by The Classy Sisters. This bundle includes the units Changing Family and Community Traditions and Global Communities. These units are presentation based (PDF and Google Slides) and come with a teacher's guide and student workbook. Everything you need to teach Grade 2 Social Studies the entire year including interactive digital student workbooks on Google Slides. Looking for More Classy Sisters Units?Grade 1 ScienceFor t
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MEGA BUNDLE: Grade 2 Ontario Social Studies Full Units
This full unit MEGA BUNDLE contains everything you need to teach Grade 2 Social Studies, aligned with the NEW 2023 Ontario Social Studies Curriculum! Both Grade 2 Social Studies units are included: Changing Family and Community Traditions and Global Communities. All units include a FULL unit plan (with 21 lessons that cover two 40-minute blocks each), a workbook, a Google Slides™ slideshow, a final project, and posters/word wall.This resource includes options for in-person, digital, and hybrid c
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Grade 2 Social Studies Bundle
Grade 2 Saskatchewan Social Studies BundleThis unit includes all of our Grade 2 Social Studies units. This bundle includes all outcomes & indicators outlined by the Saskatchewan Curriculum for Social Studies for the ENTIRE year! It fits easily with all primary Social Studies curriculums. This bundle includes: Social Studies Unit 1 - Interactions & Interdependence of NationsSocial Studies Unit 2 - Dynamic RelationshipsSocial Studies Unit 3 - Power and AuthoritySocial Studies Unit 4 - Reso
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1st - 3rd
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Regions and Rivers of Georgia MEGA PACK
This pack contains twenty days of lesson plans to teach the regions and rivers of Georgia. It has been written specifically to meet this standard and covers the new GSE:
SS2G1 Locate and compare major topographical features of Georgia and describe how these features define Georgia’s surface.
a. Locate and compare the geographic regions of Georgia: Blue Ridge, Piedmont, Coastal Plain, Ridge and Valley, and Appalachian Plateau.
b. Locate on a physical map the major rivers: Savannah, Flint, a
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2nd
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Journey to Iqaluit - An Alberta Grade 2 Social Studies Inquiry Unit
All hyperlinks updated October 2021NEW DIGITAL ADD-ON - Digital presentation, Self-checking Game, Student Google SlidesNO PREP required. This is the 2nd unit in a series of units covering 3 communities that make Canada unique.This packet includes everything you need in order to teach an in-depth study about Iqaluit, Nunavut. The unit is was designed to be an inquiry-based unit. All website links, worksheets, unit test, project and activities are all included. I have made everything you will need
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2nd
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Also included in: Grade 2 Alberta Social Studies Inquiry Bundle Unit
Alberta Social Studies Grade 2
Breathe new life into your existing Social Studies program with this bundle of contemporary unit plans, created specifically for Alberta teachers! Cover all of the 2.1 Knowledge and Understanding outcomes for second grade (Canada's Dynamic Communities: Iqaluit, Meteghan, Saskatoon) with these units. That's two terms' worth of lesson plans and activities!Save 20% when you purchase the BUNDLE!These units now include Google Slides™ versions for online learning - please download the latest product
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- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
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- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
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