2nd Grade American History/U.S. History Resources
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DAILY WARM-UPS
The Invention of Coca-Cola® Reading Warm-Up
In this printable reading warm-up, students read a nonfiction passage on the invention of Coca-Cola® and answer reading…Subjects:ReadingLanguage Arts and WritingAmerican History/U.S. History -
VIDEOS
Declaration of Independence – Videos & Activities
Use these educational videos and activities to learn about the Declaration of Independence and the historical events…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Historical Documents -
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National Symbols Riddles
Solve a collection of riddles on national symbols of the U.S.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryMonuments and Landmarks -
TEACHING RESOURCE
The Ultimate Organized Classroom
Ultra-organized classrooms seem practically to run themselves. Here are five steps you can follow that include advice on…Subjects:American History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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The Bald Eagle Reading Warm-Up
Students read a nonfiction passage about the bald eagle and answer reading comprehension questions. Use this printable…Subjects:U.S. GovernmentAnimals (Zoology)Government and Civics -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Top 15 Women's History Month Activities
Celebrate Women's History Month (March) with one or all of our Top 15 Favorite Women's History Month Activities. There…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryWomen's Rights -
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The Declaration of Independence Little Book
Make a pop-up book that reviews the origins of the Declaration of Independence. Students will enjoy coloring the…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryGovernment and Civics -
ACTIVITIES
Teammates
A wealth of resources, lesson plans, and activities that can be used with the story Teammates by Peter Golenbock.Subjects:ReadingLiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Learn About Susan B. Anthony
A perfect activity for younger children for Women's History Month! Students will create their own book about Susan B.…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySuffrage and Women's Rights -
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Abe Lincoln's Dream Activity Sheets
After reading Abe Lincoln's Dream, a children's story about the legacy of America's sixteenth president, use these…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Presidents -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Hurricane Katrina Reading Warm-Up
Students will read a nonfiction passage about Hurricane Katrina and answer reading comprehension questions. Use this…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Invention of the Airplane: A Reading Warm-Up
In this printable daily warm-up, students read a nonfiction passage on the invention of the airplane and answer reading…Subjects:Twentieth CenturyAviation & FlightAmerican History/U.S. History -
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History of Marshmallows Reading Warm-Up
In this nonfiction reading warm-up, students read a passage on the history of marshmallows and answer reading…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingAmerican History/U.S. HistoryNutrition -
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The Boston Tea Party Little Book
This interactive book tells the story of the Boston Tea Party.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryColonial America -
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Invention of the Cell Phone: A Reading Warm-Up
In this printable reading warm-up, students read a nonfiction sage on the invention of the cell phone and answer reading…Subjects:American History/U.S. HistoryTwentieth CenturySocial Studies and History -
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I Have a Dream: Drawing Activity
Increase social studies skills with an activity that focuses on important people in U.S. history. This printable…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. History -
ACTIVITIES
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad Lift-Tab Book Activity
A great in-class or take-home activity for Black History Month! Students will assemble this informative lift-tab book…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
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Learn About Transportation Firsts
Learn about American contributions to the development of transportation–from the invention of the wheel to the first…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryInventions -
ACTIVITIES
George Washington - Videos & Activities
Learn about George Washington, the first president of the United States. Though these educational videos and related…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Presidents -
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National Holidays
Increase social studies skills with an activity that focuses on national holidays.Subjects:American History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Top Kwanzaa Activities (Grades K-8)
Find fun and educational arts & crafts activities to enjoy while celebrating Kwanzaa. Introduce students who may be…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
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American Patriotic Pencil Wrap
Have students celebrate America by topping off their pens and pencils with these patriotic pencil wraps. This is great…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryHeroes & Role Models -
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Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass Activity & Discussion Guide
Use the children's book Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass to teach students about…Subjects:Nonfiction LiteratureLiterary BiographiesSuffrage and Women's Rights -
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The Trail of Tears
Read about Native American history in this printable. Students will learn about the forced march that killed thousands…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)