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Civics Common Core RI.2.5 resources
Types of Communities | 1st or 2nd Grade Social Studies Unit | Rural Urban Suburb
Spruce up your 1st or 2nd grade social studies unit with this types of communities activity. Students will research urban, rural and suburban communities and use this graphic organizer brochure to take notes on jobs, buildings, vehicles and the importance of each community. They will then take notes on their own community.Students will take notes on:3 types of communities: urban, rural, suburbanUrban Communities: jobs, vehicles, buildings, importanceSuburban Communities: jobs, vehicles, building
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in:Â Communities | 1st or 2nd Grade Social Studies Unit | Helpers, Types, Places
Thanksgiving Then and Now | Print and Digital
Looking for a responsible way to teach your students about the first Thanksgiving? This unit allows you to teach about the first Thanksgiving while comparing it to the Thanksgiving of today. This complete no-prep unit has been complete revised and updated for the new school year. The hands-on activities will keep your students engaged. The reading passages allow you to use this in your Reading/Language Arts class as well as Social Studies.NOTE: This now contains a link on page 2 of the PDF that
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2nd - 4th
Also included in:Â Thanksgiving Then and Now BUNDLE | Print and Digital
Texas Landmarks BUNDLE
Looking for an engaging way to teach the landmarks of Texas to your students? This complete no-prep bundle contains all that you need to teach and reinforce 12 Texas landmarks. This can easily be used in the Social Studies and Reading/ELA classroom. The landmarks included in this bundle are: •Alamo•Big Tex•Cadilllac Ranch•Ft. Worth Stockyards•Johnson Space Center•Kennedy Memorial Plaza•Post Isabel Lighthouse•San Jacinto Monument•South Congress Bridge•Texas State Capitol•University of Texas•USS
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1st - 4th
Citizenship Unit
How hard is it to find time in the day to teach social studies, let alone prep for it?? This Interdisciplinary Citizenship Unit is designed so you can teach it during your ELA and Math blocks! There are 20 days of lessons plans including:
-Read Alouds
-Writing Activities
-Leveled Guided Reading Passages with Questions (E, H & L) about American Symbols
-Math Activities
-Research Projects
-Craftivities and much more!
Minimal prep is required for this unit plan! Just print and teach! Check ou
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1st - 4th
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Citizenship Independent Work - Being a Good Citizen Print & Digital Activities
These digital Citizenship activities are easy to use as traditional classroom lesson plans, centers, homework, independent work, or they’re great for fast finishers in first and second grades. Busy teachers love these low-prep lessons and activities that are sure to engage their students! With print & digital options, Learning Quests provide a balance of face to face and device-based learning styles for your modern classroom.Why do teachers and students love our Learning Quests?We all know k
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in:Â SOCIAL STUDIES Digital Activities for 1st and 2nd grade
Goods and Services Sorting Activity | 1st or 2nd Grade Social Studies
Spruce up your 1st or 2nd grade social studies unit with this goods and services sorting activity. Perfect for both communities or economics, students will learn what the difference between goods vs services is, and then sort various items based on if they are a good or service.Students will learn:What is a goodWhat is a serviceSort the difference between goods and servicesWhat's Inside:Teaching GuideVideo research suggestionsPicture ExamplesEssential QuestionLearning TargetVocabulary CardsSorti
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in:Â Communities | 1st or 2nd Grade Social Studies Unit | Helpers, Types, Places
Community Independent Work Bundle - Community, Helpers, Citizenship, & School
This bundle of digital Community activities are easy to use as traditional classroom lesson plans, centers, homework, independent work, or they’re great for fast finishers in first and second grades. Busy teachers love these low-prep lessons and activities that are sure to engage their students! With print & digital options, Learning Quests provide a balance of face to face and device-based learning styles for your modern classroom.These Learning Quests provide literacy and research activiti
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2nd - 3rd
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Community Helpers Activities | 1st or 2nd Grade Social Studies Unit | Career Day
Spruce up your 1st or 2nd grade social studies unit with these community helpers activities. Students will research jobs and create flip books for these careers: police officers, firefighters, construction workers, doctors, teachers, farmers, and mailmen.Each Flip Book Includes Practice for:Labeling Activity (uniform)List of ToolsDescribing WorkplaceDiscussing ImportancePlus a fun craft!What's Inside:Teaching GuideBook Suggestions (leveled readers are NOT included)Picture ExamplesEssential Quest
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in:Â Communities | 1st or 2nd Grade Social Studies Unit | Helpers, Types, Places
Community Places Activities | 1st or 2nd Grade Social Studies Unit
Spruce up your 1st or 2nd grade social studies unit with these community places activities. Students will research important landmarks in communities and create crafts about goods and services offered, including: hospitals, schools, banks, autoshops, firehouse, police station, post office and stores.Each Craft/Activity Includes a Graphic Organizer with Practice for: What problem/solution does the building solve?What people will you see in each building?What goods or services are offered here?Plu
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in:Â Communities | 1st or 2nd Grade Social Studies Unit | Helpers, Types, Places
Mayor and City Hall Reading Packet *2nd GRADE* CCSS Aligned *NO PREP* (SS2CG2c)
Your students will love learning about how local governments- specifically the mayor and city hall- operate, with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans or homework packets!Resource Includes: Passage (leveled for 2nd grade) Graphic OrganizersVocabulary ActivitiesMatching Activity Multiple Choic
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2nd
Also included in:Â 2nd Grade Georgia Social Studies Reading Activities BUNDLE! (GSE Aligned)
American Holidays - A Sorting Game - Distinguish Between Different USA Holidays
Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Constitution Day, and Veterans Day are all important holidays in American History, Here's a game to help students remember which American holiday is which!This is a sorting game to help them remember the meanings of these 6 USA holidays: Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Constitution Day, and Veterans Day. There are two options: less experienced students can use the base pieces that have hints about each holid
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1st - 4th
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Governor and State Capitol Reading *2nd GRADE* CCSS Aligned *NO PREP* (SS2CG2b)
Your students will love learning about how the Georgia state government works with this engaging, no prep reading activity! They'll enjoy reading about the role of the governor and fun facts about the State Capitol. This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans or homework packets!Resource Includes: Passage (leveled for 2nd grade) Graphic Or
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2nd
Also included in:Â 2nd Grade Georgia Social Studies Reading Activities BUNDLE! (GSE Aligned)
President and White House Reading *2nd GRADE* CCSS Aligned *NO PREP* (SS2CG2a)
Your students will love learning about how the national government operates with this engaging, no prep reading activity! They'll enjoy reading about the role of the president and fun facts about the White House. This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans or homework packets!Resource Includes: Passage (leveled for 2nd grade) Graphic Organ
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2nd
Also included in:Â 2nd Grade Georgia Social Studies Reading Activities BUNDLE! (GSE Aligned)
Local Government Social Studies Shared Reader Printable Resource Grade 2
The Local Government social studies printable is a fact-packed shared reading resource for 2nd grade Civics and Government. Students will learn about the responsibilities of local government in a community and why it's important for a community to have a responsible local government.The printable booklet includes:A focus on the responsibilities of a local government.Illustrations and other fun facts."I can" social studies statement.Bolded vocabulary terms and a glossary with definitions for each
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2nd
Positive Citizens in Georgia Reading *2nd GRADE* CCSS Aligned *NO PREP* (SS2CG3)
Your students will love learning about positive role models of Georgia, including James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, Mary Musgrove, Sequoyah, Martin Luther King Jr., Jackie Robinson, and Juliette Gordon Low, Jimmy Carter with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans or homework packets!Resource Includ
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2nd
Also included in:Â 2nd Grade Georgia Social Studies Reading Activities BUNDLE! (GSE Aligned)
Abraham Lincoln Social Studies Shared Reader Printable No Prep Grade 2
Abraham Lincoln: The Sixteenth President social studies printable is a fact-packed shared reading resource for 2nd grade Civics and Government. Students will learn about the sixteenth President of the United States, his life growing up, and characteristics that made Lincoln, or "honest Abe," one of the most honored American citizens.The printable booklet includes:History of Abraham Lincoln's young life, presidency, and death.Focus on Abraham Lincoln's role in abolishing slavery.Illustrations and
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2nd
George Washington Social Studies Shared Reader Printable No Prep Grade 2
The George Washington: The Father of Our Country social studies printable is a fact-packed shared reading resource for 2nd grade Civics and Government. Students will learn about the first President of the United States, his military background, and characteristics that made Washington one of the most honored American citizens.The printable booklet includes:History of George Washington's lifetime.Facts about George Washington's service to the country.Illustrations and other fun facts."I can" soci
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2nd
Pledge of Allegiance Social Studies Shared Reader Printable Resource Grade 2
The We All Contribute to Our Community social studies printable is a fact-packed shared reading resource for 2nd grade Civics and Government. Students will learn about the responsibilities and rights of United States citizens.The printable booklet includes:A breakdown of the words to the Pledge of Allegiance.Illustrations and other fun facts."I can" social studies statement.Bolded vocabulary terms and a glossary with definitions for each term.Focus on President Benjamin Harrison, who was respons
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2nd
Characteristics of Good Citizens Shared Reader Printable Resource Grade 2
The Characteristics of Good Citizens social studies printable is a fact-packed shared reading resource for 2nd grade Civics and Government. Students will learn all about what it means to be a good citizen.The printable booklet includes:A focus on the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens.Illustrations and other fun facts.Character traits of good citizens bubble map diagram."I can" social studies statement.Bolded vocabulary terms and a glossary with definitions for each term.Plus a writing
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2nd
Citizens in a Community Social Studies Shared Reader Printable Resource Grade 2
The We All Contribute to Our Community social studies printable is a fact-packed shared reading resource for 2nd grade Civics and Government. Students will learn about the responsibilities and rights of United States citizens.The printable booklet includes:A focus on the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens.Illustrations and other fun facts.Ways citizens of every age can contribute to their local community."I can" social studies statement.Bolded vocabulary terms and a glossary with defin
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Grades:
2nd
DIGITAL RESOURCE: Journey Box on Civic Participation
This is a digital resource. When you download the file, you will be given a document with three links to copy and paste. The Journey Box Presentation with 5 original primary sources, those 5 original primary sources modified for appropriate age levels, and a read aloud link to YouTube that helps elaborate on the focus of the journey box. Additionally, there are links to a Lesson Plan for opening the unit and to a narrative that helps explain modifications and content of the Journey Box. My favor
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3rd - 6th
Equality for All Social Studies Shared Reader Printable Resource Grade 2
The Equality for All social studies printable is a fact-packed shared reading resource for 2nd grade Civics and Government. Students will learn about how the United States was founded on the idea of equality for all.The printable booklet includes:A focus on the importance of the Declaration of Independence and equal rights for all.Facts about the Founding Fathers who signed the Declaration of Independence.Illustrations and other fun facts."I can" social studies statement.Bolded vocabulary terms
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Grades:
2nd
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