Social Studies Teaching Resources for 2nd Grade
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Memorial Day Writing Craftivity
Remember and celebrate important heroes with this Memorial Day writing prompt and craft.
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Columbus Day Mini Book
Learn about Christopher Columbus and the Columbus Day holiday with a printable book for kindergarten and first-grade students.
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What I Know About Soldiers Activity Sheets
Celebrate Veterans Day with this soldier coloring sheet and Veterans Day activity for elementary school.
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Memorial Day ABC Sort
Review terms surrounding Memorial Day with an alphabetical order worksheet.
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Independence Day Mini Book
Read, write, and draw to learn about Independence Day with a printable mini-book.
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Landforms Vocabulary Match
Identify the major landforms of the world with a matching activity.
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Needs and Wants Writing Center Activity
Combine Social studies and writing content with a set of Needs and Wants writing prompts for first grade.
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Sorting Needs and Wants for Kindergarten - Worksheet and Google Interactive
Practice identifying basic needs and wants with a cut-and-paste sorting worksheet or Google Interactive Resource.
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Needs and Wants Discussion Cards
Teach your students the difference between needs and wants with a set of discussion cards and writing prompts for kindergarten and first grade.
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Navajo Code Talkers Constructed Response Worksheet
Discover the impact of the Navajo Code Talkers on the outcome of World War II with a cross-curricular constructed response worksheet.
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Community Needs and Wants Worksheet
Enhance your primary-level economics instruction with a wants and needs worksheet.
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U.S. Landforms Brochure
Research and present knowledge of famous landforms in the United States with a brochure project.
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Continents and Oceans Interactive Clip Card Center
Turn geography into a digital learning experience with a Google Slides Interactive Continents and Oceans activity!
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Move It! Goods and Services Slides Game
Practice identifying examples of goods and services with an active game designed to get your students moving and learning.
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Me on the Map - Map Elements Presentation
Teach the components of a map with a map elements teaching presentation.
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Elements of a Map Match-up Activity
Answer the question "What are the key elements of a map?" with a map element matching activity.
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Traits of Good Citizens Matching Activity
Identify and match characteristics of good citizens with a vocabulary-building exercise.
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Benjamin Franklin Social Studies Reader and Activity Booklet
Read and learn about Benjamin Franklin with an informational reader and activity booklet.
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My Research Project - Pennant Banner
Create a pennant banner for students to record and display their biography research.
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A Visual Story of ME! - Timeline Template
Apply knowledge of chronological order while students create a personal timeline highlighting important milestones.
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Map Elements Worksheet
Apply knowledge of the components of a map to this map elements worksheet.
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Goods and Services Vocabulary Foldable
Write the definitions for vocabulary words associated with your Goods and Services Teaching Presentation on this foldable worksheet.
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Map of Japan
A map of Japan featuring the names of the main islands and well-known landmarks.
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The Great State Of... State Research Template
A free template for students to identify important aspects of their state.
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MLK Day Word Search
Identify the words and works of Martin Luther King Jr. in our MLK Word Search.
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Labeled Map of the United States
Teach your students about the geography of the United States of America with this detailed map.
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Compass Directions Worksheet
A worksheet to use when exploring grids, grid references and direction.
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Blank Timeline Template
A blank editable timeline template to use as a recording worksheet in history lessons.
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Blank Map of the World
Teach your students about the world’s seven continents and five oceans with this blank map of the world for labeling.
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Map of The United States - Labeling Activity
Discover the location and position of America's states with this labeling activity.
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Transportation Changing Over Time - Timeline Worksheet
A worksheet for students to illustrate how transportation has changed over time.
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Our Belonging Map Bulletin Board Display
Investigate your students’ heritage with this belonging map to display in the classroom.