2nd Grade U.S. History Activities (by date, oldest first)

Journey to Jamestown is a l resource designed to help young learners explore and understand the history of Jamestown. This downloadable package includes a range of engaging activities such as an anchor chart, color pages, writing pages, a mini book, KWL (Know, Want to know, Learned) charts, a word search, ABC order exercises, and a compare and contrast activity. Aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning (VA SOL) 1.2a, this mini unit provides easy print and go materials to enhance students' understanding of Jamestown's significance.

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This educational mini-unit focuses on Christopher Newport, known for leading the expedition to Jamestown in 1606. The kid-friendly pack includes an anchor chart, KWL chart, reading passage, word search, ABC order practice, graphic organizer, writing papers, and a coloring sheet. Explore and learn about this historical figure with engaging activities designed for young learners.

This product aligns with VA SOL 1.3c

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This is a mini-unit all about Chief Powhatan

Included is an :

Chief Powhatan anchor chart,

Chief Powhatan KWL chart,

reading passage,

word search,

ABC order practice,

graphic organizer,

writing papers

Chief Powhatan coloring sheet

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VA SOL 1.3a

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This is a mini-unit all about Maggie Walker!

Included is an :

Maggie Walker anchor chart,

Maggie Walker KWL chart,

reading passage,

word search,

ABC order practice,

graphic organizer,

writing papers

Maggie Walker coloring sheet

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VA SOL 1.3d

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This is a mini-unit all about Arthur Ashe!

Included is an :

Arthur Ashe anchor chart,

Arthur Ashe KWL chart,

reading passage,

word search,

ABC order practice,

graphic organizer,

writing papers

Arthur Ashe coloring sheet

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VA SOL 1.3e

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This is a mini-unit all about Pocahontas!

Included is an :

Pocahontas anchor chart,

Pocahontas KWL chart,

reading passage,

word search,

ABC order practice,

graphic organizer,

writing papers

Pocahontas coloring sheet

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VA SOL 1.3b

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This is a mini-unit all about Thomas Edison!

Included is an :

Thomas Edison anchor chart,

Real photographs,

Thomas Edison KWL chart,

reading passage,

word search,

ABC order practice,

graphic organizer,

writing paper,

Thomas Edison coloring sheet

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This is a mini-unit all about Jane Goodall!

Included is an :

anchor chart,

KWL chart,

reading passage,

word search,

ABC order practice,

graphic organizer,

writing papers

coloring sheet

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This is a mini-unit all about Amelia Earhart!

Included is an :

Amelia Earhart anchor chart,

Real photographs,

Amelia Earhart KWL chart,

reading passage,

word search,

ABC order practice,

graphic organizer,

writing paper,

Amelia Earhart coloring sheet

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This bundle covers famous Americans/Virginians covered in the 1st Grade Virginia SOL's.

Covers SOL's

1.2b- George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

1.3a - Powhatan

1.3b- Pocahontas

1.3c- Christopher Newport

1.3d- Maggie Walker

1.3e- Arthur Ashe Jr

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The Famous Americans Mega Bundle is a comprehensive resource that provides access to all of our famous Americans. With 34 mini units included, this bundle covers a wide range of influential figures such as George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, and many more. Each mini unit is packed with valuable materials, including anchor charts, KWL charts, timelines, mini books, drawing activities, word searches, ABC order practice, graphic organizers, writing papers, coloring sheets, and more. By purchasing this bundle, you will receive all future updates for free. Don't miss out on this opportunity to lock in your price before it increases! F

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Honor Veterans Day in your classroom with this engaging and educational Veterans Day Word Search! This resource offers a meaningful way to introduce students to important vocabulary related to the holiday, such as "service," "honor," "freedom," and "sacrifice." Each word search puzzle encourages students to reflect on the significance of Veterans Day while building their spelling, vocabulary, and problem-solving skills.

Whether you're looking for a classroom activity, a way to keep early finishers engaged, or a simple holiday-themed homework assignment, this word search is a perfect fit for grades K-6.

What's Included:

• 4 unique word search puzzles featuring Veterans Day-themed vocabulary.
• Words ranging from 3 to 12 letters to challenge students of different grade levels.
• Complete answer key for quick and easy checking.

Ways to Use This Resource:

• Classroom Activity: A great way to introduce the importance of Veterans Day in a fun, interactive format.
• Early Finishers: Keep students occupied with a meaningful task once their primary work is completed.
• Holiday-Themed Homework: Send it home as a holiday assignment that students can enjoy while learning about the significance of the day.
• Substitute Plans: A no-prep activity that is easy for a substitute teacher to manage and enjoyable for students.

Why It’s Ideal for Your Classroom:

This Veterans Day Word Search not only reinforces key academic skills, but also helps students understand and appreciate the service and sacrifice of veterans. It’s a great way to incorporate an important holiday into your lessons while keeping learning fun and engaging for students in grades K-6.

Help your students reflect on this meaningful day while enjoying a fun, educational activity!

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Elevate your geography lessons with this engaging State in America Word Search activity, perfect for educators looking to make learning about the United States fun and interactive. This printable worksheet offers an entertaining way for students to familiarize themselves with the names of all 50 states while reinforcing their spelling and vocabulary skills.
Key Features:

1. Comprehensive Coverage: This word search puzzle includes the names of all 50 states, providing students with a comprehensive overview of the geographical layout of the United States.
2. Educational Reinforcement: While searching for the names of states, students reinforce their spelling and vocabulary skills as they identify and recognize the names of different states.
3. Versatile Application: Suitable for various grade levels and learning environments, this word search activity can be used as a standalone worksheet, a supplementary resource, or as part of a larger lesson plan on geography or social studies.
4. Engaging Design: The word search puzzle is designed with clear and legible fonts, making it visually appealing and easy to read for students of all ages.
5. Interactive Learning: Encourage active participation and critical thinking as students search for the names of states within the grid, fostering a sense of accomplishment and engagement in the learning process.
6. Printable Format: This resource is conveniently formatted for printing, allowing for easy distribution in the classroom or for use during homeschooling sessions.
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Your students will LOVE reviewing the three branches of the U.S. Government with this three-page pop-up book! Each page includes a short description of that branch and their responsibilities and a pop-up image of their building. Instructions and pictures are included on how to make the book.

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My students LOVE interactive storyboards! This activity would be a perfect way to finish up your study over Martin Luther King, Jr. It includes open-ended questions, vocabulary and a timeline to list five important events in MLK's lifetime. Children are very creative and can use the artwork and their own imaginations to embellish and make it their own. I use file folders as the base but large manila or construction paper can be used as well. I've included pictures to give you an idea of how to arrange it.

Here are some more storyboards you might want to try!

Fables Storyboards

Gingerbread Man Storyboard

Graphic Novel Storyboards

Fairy Tales Storyboards

Martin Luther King, Jr. Storyboard

Little Red Hen and Other Stories Storyboards

This "What Was The Great Depression?" book report and book study project digital product for 3rd and 4th-grade students is perfect for exploring non-fiction text structures for reading comprehension. It enhances non-fiction reading comprehension, book study, and report writing skills!
This resource includes:

• Comprehensive Google Slides digital lesson for reading comprehension and book report writing support

• 9-page printable PDF book report flip book template

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NOTE: You need a (free) Google account to access the digital lesson, and you will need access to the book "What Was The Great Depression?" to complete the digital and printable activities.

Students will dive into the context of The Great Depression, gaining a deeper understanding of this significant event in American history including the Dust Bowl and Stock Markets. The digital lesson guides students through key facts, timelines, and the impact of these events.
How to use this resource:

• Have students read the book, "What Was The Great Depression"

• Print the book report flip book template

• Open and present the Google Slides digital lesson

• Follow the intuitive prompts, which will take you through each step of the book report. For example, if it's time to work on the "facts" page, there is a series of multiple-choice questions on specific facts detailed in the text that will help refresh the students' memories and comprehension. Then students can fill in the facts they found most interesting.

• Have fun guessing the mystery puzzle between each section of the book report!

The printable PDF book report flip book template provides creative book report ideas, such as summarizing the events, using critical thinking skills, and creating a timeline. It can be used with any non-fiction book. Students will also use a book review template to evaluate this event's significance. Overall, this project offers an engaging way for students to explore non-fiction text structures while learning about a crucial event in history.
The non-fiction book report flip book pages include:
   ✏book title info
   ✏rating & review
   ✏vocabulary
   ✏facts
   ✏text ideas
   ✏series of events
   ✏making life connections
   ✏what I learned
   ✏questions I have
   ✏setting & subject
   ✏interesting event
   ✏important event
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Save 20% on 15 books from the What Is? and What Was? book series. Each one includes a book report flipbook template and a comprehensive reading comprehension digital lesson (with a built-in reward system).

The books in the series include:

1. What Was the Age of Exploration?
2. What Was the Children's Blizzard of 1888?
3. What Was the Wild West?
4. What Was the Donner Party?
5. What Was the Ice Age?
6. What Was the Boston Tea Party?
7. What Was Ellis Island?
8. What Was the Great Depression?
9. What Was the Plague?
10. What Was the Titanic
11. What Were the Salem Witch Trials?
12. What is Climate Change?
13. What is the Constitution?
14. What is the Coronavirus Disease COVID-19?
15. What is the Women's Rights Movement?

This product is easy to use:

1. Print the template (same template for every book in this series), cut along the dotted line on each page, then staple the top to create the flipbooks (students can do this on their own).
2. Read the book (independently or as a class/group)
3. Click through the Google reading comprehension digital lesson (no-prep required!)
4. Students fill out the template independently/homework or as a class or group. In my class, we work on the book report template together through each section of the lesson.

The sections of the reading comprehension digital lesson and 9-page book report template include (along with the built-in reward system):

• book title info
• rating & review
• vocabulary
• facts
• text ideas
• series of events
• making life connections
• what I learned
• questions I have
• setting/subject
• interesting event
• important event

Veterans Day Activities Pack

Celebrate and honor Veterans Day with this engaging and educational activities pack! Perfect for classrooms, this pack includes a variety of fun and meaningful activities that help students learn about the importance of Veterans Day, the different branches of the U.S. military, and ways to show gratitude to those who have served.

What's Inside:

• Wordsearch
• Crossword (2 options)
• Word Scramble (2 options)
• Wordsmith
• Maze
• Coloring pages
• Color by number
• KWL writing
• Acrostic Poem
• I spy
• Math activities
• Answer Key

These activities are ideal for a variety of age groups and can be used for individual work, group projects, or as a class discussion starter.

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Veterans Day Reading Comprehension and Writing Activities

Looking for an engaging way to teach students about Veterans Day? This resource is perfect for building knowledge and developing literacy skills!

Veterans Day Reading Comprehension and Writing Activities includes:

• Informative 7 reading passages about Veterans Day and each branch of the U.S. military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force)
• Comprehension questions to enhance understanding
• Writing prompts encouraging students to reflect on the importance of honoring veterans
• Answer key for all activities

This product is ideal for classroom discussions, independent practice, or group work. Help your students appreciate the bravery and dedication of our veterans while strengthening their reading and writing skills!

Suitable for first to third Graders, these activities are a meaningful addition to your Veterans Day lessons.

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Columbus Day and Indigenous People's Day Activities: Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions

Celebrate both Columbus Day and Indigenous People's Day with this activities pack. This resource is great at introducing young learners to the historical significance of Columbus Day and the celebration of Indigenous People's Day in a simple and age-appropriate way.

What is included:

• Columbus Day Reading Passage, Questions, KWL Worksheet and Writing Activity.
• Indigenous People's Day Reading Passage, Questions, KWL Worksheets and Writing Activity.
• Fact or Opinion
• Wordsearch
• Crossword
• Word Scramble
• Wordsmith
• 2 Coloring Pages
• Answer key

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