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Government Common Core W.2.8 resources
1st & 2nd Grade Social Studies CURRICULUM Bundle- (14 Resources in One)
This 297-page First and Second Grade Social Studies Curriculum Bundle includes 12 comprehensive units, an interactive Social Studies Journal, and a complete set of foldables that are engaging and rigorous for your students! The units cover all main first and second grade Social Studies concepts and are complete with reading comprehensions, graphic organizers, writing activities, student booklets, colorful posters and so much more! The Social Studies Journal and Foldable Set were recently adde
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1st - 2nd
K-2 Social Studies: Civics and Government Unit for Interactive Notebooks
Need a fun and engaging way to teach your primary students about civics? This is an interactive social studies unit focusing on communities and how they run. Interactive notebooks are a great way to do something hands-on with the material. Plus, it makes a great reference for students to refer back to (rather than worksheets, that all end up in the trash). This is a fun and engaging way to make sure you are covering important social studies skills! Students can add this to their interactive note
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PreK - 3rd
Also included in: K-2 Social Studies BUNDLE for Interactive Notebooks
Community Government Unit: An Independent Packet
This independent work packet was originally written as a companion piece for the second grade MC3 social studies unit 3, "How Do Citizens Live Together in a Community?" but can also be used as a stand-alone unit! 8 lessons each include 3 independent work activities and a vocabulary page. Topics include: branches of government (mayor, council, courts), laws, and community helpers.
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2nd
Mayor, Governor, President Roles, and Voting Materials
Off-year elections are just as important to study as the big one every four years. Learning the roles, a Mayor, Governor, and President play in our government are addressed here as well. We need to think about the basic knowledge students need to learn to be the basis of their understanding for the next five to ten years. This resource will give you lots of supplemental pieces to make that learning stretch beyond the few paragraphs in a textbook. It’s designed to make your teaching easier and le
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: American Symbols | President's Day | Leader Roles | Voting BUNDLE
Class Election Bundle
Class Elections are a great way to engage students in an interactive government lesson while they strengthen their class community. This bundle is full of engaging and interactive activities for students to complete before, during, and after a class election! They can also be used as stand alone activities without having the actual election, or as resources to use during a real election in your state/country!
Included in this Packet:
•2 Student Voting Posters
•A Nomination Activity with Paired
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2nd - 3rd
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U.S. Symbols in Brief
Here are 21 passages on American Symbols for sharing with students. Written to give brief information, not full lessons; these passages can be just the thing for distributive practice or to set up further research or lessons. There is a picture or photograph for each page to engage students, while a student/s or the teacher shares the passages. Use them to: enhance Morning Meetings, introduce a social studies lesson, pull out for review, practice oral reading of non-fiction texts, read in small
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: American Symbols | President's Day | Leader Roles | Voting BUNDLE
Elections and Voting for Primary Grades
I always struggle to find appropriate election materials to use with Primary students, so decided to compile some ideas here. There are a couple of simple books on “Who Can Be President?” and “What Does the President Do?” from lots of harder-to-read sources. Additional sources are given within. Then, there is an inspired realistic passage to read and discuss on the topic: “What It’s Like to Be President.” Also, included are 3 graphic organizers on the President and the major party candidates. T
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1st - 3rd
Iowa Grade 2 Social Studies Inquiry | Civics and Government | Flood Response
Get your students exploring and discussing what causes a flood, how we respond to floods, and how does the government help.This resource contains everything you will need to lead your students through an Inquiry in Civics and Government. The compelling question is: Can the Government Prevent Floods?This resource is offered in a money saving BUNDLE that contains 6 inquiries which cover all the social studies content standards for second grade. It is a full year of curriculum!You can find the BUND
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2nd
Also included in: Iowa Grade 2 Social Studies Inquiries Yearlong BUNDLE
President's Day for Primary Grades
Celebrate President’s Day and learn about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and our current President. Read informative texts, organize ideas with graphic organizers--comparing and contrasting facts, practice vocabulary with worksheets, writing tasks, and more. Our President, Joe Biden, has graphic organizers for recording facts about him as well. Make this an informative and easy-on-you day with the parts of this resource. Updated 12-20.Included in this unit:⭐ Books to assemble— “Who Can be P
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K - 3rd
Also included in: American Symbols | President's Day | Leader Roles | Voting BUNDLE
Iowa Grade 2 Social Studies Inquiry | Behavioral Sciences | Rules and Laws
Get your students exploring and discussing what rules and laws are, what are some current ones, and who decides on them.This resource contains everything you will need to lead your students through an inquiry-based unit about Behavioral Sciences. The compelling question is: Why Do We Have Rules and Laws?This resource is offered in a money saving BUNDLE that contains 6 inquiries which cover all the social studies content standards for second grade. It is a full year of curriculum!You can find th
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2nd
Also included in: Iowa Grade 2 Social Studies Inquiries Yearlong BUNDLE
Iowa Grade 2 Social Studies Inquiry | Economics | Goods and Service | Scarcity
Get your students talking about the differences between wants and needs, exploring goods and services derived from natural resources, and explaining the impact of scarcity on economics.This resource contains everything you will need to lead your students through an Inquiry in Economics. The compelling question is: Why Can't We Have Everything We Want?This resource is offered in a money saving BUNDLE that contains 6 inquiries which cover all the social studies content standards for second grade.
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2nd
Also included in: Iowa Grade 2 Social Studies Inquiries Yearlong BUNDLE
President Research Project
This is a lower elementary friendly organizer to research a US president. Students have places to record the basic information on the president as well as a place to record 4 interesting facts they find. Of course this can be used in upper grades as well, but was originally created and used in second grade.
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2nd - 5th
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US Symbols and Landmarks Activities
Looking for fun ways to help your primary students learn about and understand U.S. Symbols? The United States recognizes many patriotic symbolizations which remind us of the individualism, inventiveness, and freedom that make our country so wonderful. This is the perfect supplement to your curriculum or use as a stand-alone resource. Teaching suggestions with multiple and varied options make it all easy. Included are enough activities and ideas for one to two weeks of study. My students love the
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: American Symbols | President's Day | Leader Roles | Voting BUNDLE
State Report Project for Interactive Notebooks
Need a fun and educational summer project? This interactive State Report will help your kids learn more about their home state! Common core aligned as a shared research project. Have students learn about their state through books or approved websites (or just walk students through the lessons). Students can add this to their interactive composition notebooks, looseleaf pages in a binder, or as part of a lapbook. Directions included. Perfect for an at-home research project or distance learning ac
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PreK - 3rd
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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2nd
Branches of Government
Branches of Government brochure. Triple fold with coloring options for students.Word bank and a lot of writing space to improve hand writing and writing speed.
Grades:
K - 8th
Get Out and Vote!
Combines social studies, math and writing. Students also create a "campaign poster" for one of the items on their ballots.
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2nd - 4th
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