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

Are you looking for an engaging way to help introduce your students to the U.S Constitution and the three branches of government? This packet is designed as an introduction to your curriculum with short passages and comprehension questions. It is a quick no prep packet.

Use this packet to give your students a basic understanding before jumping into a new topic. Great for homework, early finishers, homeschool, special education, morning work, the possibilities are endless.

✨This packet includes✨

• Branches of Government Fact Sheet

• The Constitution Fact Sheet

• US Constitution KWL Chart

• Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions For:

  • Executive Branch Passage 
  • James Madison Passage 
  • Judicial Branch Passage 
  • Legislative Branch Passage 
  • The Constitution Passage 
  • Philadelphia Convention

• Black and White Posters For:

  • Judicial Branch
  • Executive Branch 
  • Legislative Branch
  • The First Flag

• The Three Branches of Government Interactive Notebook Page

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This is a Benjamin Franklin - 2nd Grade mini-unit! This unit is designed to engage and educate young learners about the life and achievements of Benjamin Franklin. Aligned with the VA SOL 2.4b, this purchase includes a range of valuable resources such as an anchor chart, KWL chart, fact/opinion sort, true/false sort, timeline (in color and b/w), make and take mini book, invention drawing activity, word search, ABC order practice, All About Ben graphic organizer, and 2 writing papers. With this mini-unit, students will have a blast while deepening their understanding of this influential historical figure.

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This Eleanor Roosevelt Mini Unit is a great way to supplement your Famous Americans Unit!

This is a mini-unit all about Eleanor Roosevelt! Included is

anchor chart,

KWL chart,

Eleanor Roosevelt fact/opinion sort,

true/false sort,

timeline (color and b/w),

Eleanor Roosevelt make and take mini book,

Eleanor Roosevelt drawing activity,

word search,

ABC order practice,

graphic organizer,

Eleanor Roosevelt writing papers

coloring sheets

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Susan B. Anthony - This is a mini-unit all about Susan B. Anthony Included is:

anchor chart,

KWL chart,

Susan B. Anthony timeline (color and b/w),

make and take mini book,

Susan B. Anthony word search,

ABC order practice,

graphic organizer,

Susan B. Anthony 2 writing papers,

acrostic poem,

Susan B. Anthony describing words page,

coloring sheet!

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Learning about Ruby Bridges? This Mini Unit will teach your children all about Ruby Bridges with fun and meaningful activities all about Ruby Bridges!

Included is an

** anchor chart,

** KWL chart,

** timeline (color and b/w),

**make and take mini book,

** word search,

** ABC order practice,

** graphic organizer,

**writing papers,

**describing pages,

** acrostic poem,

** coloring sheets!

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This is a mini-unit all about George Washington Carver . Full of worksheets, mini book, and other fun pages for young learners. This print and go unit is a great resource to go along with famous Americans! VA SOL 2.4d

Included is an

anchor chart,

KWL chart,

fact/opinion sort,

true/false sort,

timeline (color and b/w),

make and take mini book,

word search,

ABC order practice,

graphic organizer,

2 writing papers

coloring sheets

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Mini Units on George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington Carver, and Eleanor Roosevelt! Lots of information on these famous Americans! Mini books, Anchor Charts, KWL Charts, ABC order...and so much more! Famous Americans - This Bundle will save you 20%. 5 famous American packs in 1 download! This people in the bundle were added to correlate to the 1st Grade Virginia SOL Social Studies standards that cover these famous Americans! Take a look at what's included! Each of the following links are included in this bundle! Who was Benjamin Franklin? Who was Abraham Lincoln? Who was George Washington? Who was George Washington Carver? Who was Eleanor Roosevelt Each Famous American's mini unit includes: an anchor chart, KWL chart, fact/opinion sort, true/false sort, timeline (color and b/w), a make and take mini book, drawing activity, word search, ABC order practice, graphic organizer, 2 writing papers, and coloring sheets Looking for more Famous Americans? Click on the link below to see all our Famous American Units! Famous Americans Units

Learn about our 16th President, Abraham Lincoln! This mini unit includes lots of fun activities to expand your students learning! VA SOL 2.4c

Included in our mini unit is;

anchor chart,

KWL chart,

fact/opinion sort,

true/false sort,

timeline (color and b/w),

make and take mini book,

invention drawing,

word search,

ABC order practice,

All About Abraham Lincoln graphic organizer,

2 writing papers.

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This is a mini-unit all about Martin Luther King Jr! Learn about his life an accomplishments with print and go activities! The product aligns with VA SOL 2.4j

Included in this pack is

anchor chart,

KWL chart,

timeline (color and b/w),

make and take mini book,

word search,

ABC order practice,

graphic organizer,

writing papers,

true/false fact/opinion sort,

coloring sheets!

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Enhance your students' understanding of the remarkable life of Helen Keller with this engaging mini unit. Designed to align with VA SOL 2.4e, this comprehensive resource includes an anchor chart, KWL chart, Helen Keller timeline in both color and black and white, a make and take mini book, a Helen Keller word search, ABC order practice, a Helen Keller graphic organizer, two writing papers, an acrostic poem activity, a Helen Keller describing words page, and a coloring sheet. With these diverse activities, your students will develop a deeper appreciation for the wonder of Helen Keller's journey.

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These President's Day Activitiems include both my George Washington and Abraham Lincoln Mini Units! What a fun way to celebrate President's Day!

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-Match the Money

-Venn Diagram

-3 writing prompts

-ABC order

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Jackie Robinson This is a mini-unit all about Jackie Robinson VA SOL 2.4h

Included is:

anchor chart,

Jackie Robinson KWL chart,

Timeline (color and b/w),

make and take mini book,

word search,

ABC order practice,

graphic organizer,

writing papers,

acrostic poem,

describing words page,

Coloring pages

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Black History Month - Celebrate Black History with this fun and engaging set of activities. Each Black History Unit includes an anchor chart, KWL chart, timeline (color and b/w), a make and take mini book, drawing activity, word search, ABC order practice, graphic organizer, 2 writing papers, and coloring sheets

Black History Units included are

Martin Luther KingWho was Martin Luther King Jr?

Jackie Robinson Who was Jackie Robinson?

Barack Obama Who was Barack Obama?

Ruby Bridges Who was Ruby Bridges?

Rosa ParksWho was Rosa Parks?

George Washington Carver Who was George Washington Carver?

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Famous Americans This people in the bundle were added to correlate to the 2nd Grade Virginia SOL Social Studies standards that cover these famous Americans (with a bonus Alexander Graham Bell unit) Take a look at what's included! Each of the following links are included in this bundle! Who was Martin Luther King Jr? Who was Helen Keller? Who was Jackie Robinson? Who was Susan B. Anthony? Each Famous American's mini unit includes: an anchor chart, KWL chart, timeline (color and b/w), a make and take mini book, drawing activity, word search, ABC order practice, graphic organizer, 2 writing papers, and coloring sheets Looking for more Famous Americans? Click on the link below to see all our Famous American Units! Famous Americans Units

Introducing the Famous Americans bundle! This incredible collection of mini units is designed specifically to align with the 2nd Grade VA SOL 2.4 Social Studies standards, ensuring that your students will learn about these iconic figures in American history. Each Famous American's mini unit includes a wealth of engaging resources. Students will have access to an anchor chart, KWL chart, timeline, a make and take mini book, drawing activity, word search, ABC order practice, graphic organizer, 2 writing papers, and coloring sheets.

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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.
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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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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:
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   ✏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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