2nd Grade Government and Civics Resources
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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 -
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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 -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Aspects of Personal Safety
This handout aligns with Security Is... lesson plan.Subjects:SafetyLawHealth and Safety -
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Writing a Police Report
If you are trying to get students to use more facts and details in their discussions and writing, this is the activity…Subjects:LawWritingGovernment and Civics -
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I Am a Good Citizen
Distribute a printable social studies activity that focuses on showing respect for oneself and for others.Subjects:CitizenshipGovernment and CivicsSocial Studies and History -
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Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride & Mercy Watson Fights Crime Teacher's Guide
Help young children learn about safety issues by reading Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride and Mercy Watson Fights Crime.…Subjects:LiteratureSafetyReading and Literature -
TEACHING RESOURCE
What to Include in an IEP
Find out what must be in your child's Individualized Education Program.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryGovernment and CivicsLaw -
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Voting!
Increase social studies skills with an activity that focuses on elections and recognizing voting terms. This is a fun…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryU.S. GovernmentU.S. Elections -
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Study Guide to Marianthe's Story: Painted Words and Spoken Memories
Use this study guide to teach Marianthe's Story: Painted Words and Spoken Memories by Aliki. This literature guide…Subjects:LiteratureImmigrationReading and Literature -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up: Martin Luther King, Jr.
In this printable daily warm-up, students read a passage of historical fiction about Martin Luther King, Jr. and answer…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingCulture and DiversityCivil Rights -
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Respect the Flag
Distribute a printable social studies activity that focuses on flag etiquette.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryGovernment and CivicsFlags -
ACTIVITIES
Veterans Day Comprehension Questions
These comprehension questions accompany "The Story of Veterans Day" lesson plan. Ask your students why we celebrate…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionWorld War I (1914-1918)World War II (1939-1945) -
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The Betsy Ross Flag
Increase social studies skills with an activity that focuses on the American flag.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryGovernment and CivicsFlags -
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Peace Pledge
Students create a pledge for peace in honor of International Peace Day, observed annually on September 21. The theme for…Subjects:PeaceWritingCivil Rights -
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Eve Bunting: A Teacher's Guide to Her Books
Introduce your elementary-school students to the wonderful writing of Eve Bunting and connect literature with social…Subjects:ImmigrationGovernment and CivicsSocial Studies and History -
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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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A New Home
Distribute a printable social studies activity that focuses on a personal sense of homeland.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCulture and DiversityGovernment and Civics -
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Identify the Flags
Identify and compare flags from around the world. In this printable, students will write the name of each country's flag…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryGovernment and CivicsFlags -
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Make Your Own Flag
Increase social studies skills with an activity that focuses on designing a flag.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryGovernment and CivicsFlags -
GAMES AND APPS
Police Station Word Search
Try to find the police-station vocabulary in this word search to reinforce students' learning about their community. …Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryLawGovernment and Civics -
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Town Meeting Simulation
Distribute a group activity that helps students learn about debate and direct democracy.Subjects:LawGovernment and CivicsSocial Studies and History -
BOOK GUIDES
So You Want to Be President? Literature Guide
Find ten tips for using So You Wanna Be President?, the 2001 Caldecott Medal winner, in your class. This is a fun book…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureSocial Studies and HistoryGovernment and Civics -
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Don't Say Ain't Discussion Guide
Promote thoughtful discussion on race, language, civil rights, and diversity with this printable discussion guide for…Subjects:LiteratureCulture and DiversityReading and Literature -
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Educator's Guide to Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope
Study the life of Barack Obama with the resources in this literature guide to Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of…Subjects:LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureLiterary Biographies
