2nd Grade Twentieth Century Resources
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WORKSHEETS
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 -
DAILY WARM-UPS
The Wright Brothers Reading Warm-Up
In this printable daily warm-up, students read a passage of historical fiction about Orville and Wilbur Wright and…Subjects:Twentieth CenturyAviation & FlightAmerican History/U.S. History -
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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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Albert Einstein Biography: A Reading Warm-Up (Grades 1 & 2)
In this printable reading warm-up, students read a short biography of Albert Einstein and answer reading comprehension…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionInventionsScientists -
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Brothers at Bat: The True Story of an Amazing All-Brother Baseball Team Curriculum Guide
Young baseball fans will be drawn in by Brothers at Bat, the true story of the longest playing all-brother team in…Subjects:American History/U.S. HistoryBaseballSocial Studies and History -
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Invention of the Popsicle Reading Warm-Up
In this printable reading warm-up, students read a nonfiction passage about the invention of the popsicle and answer…Subjects:Twentieth CenturyAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
GAMES AND APPS
Encyclopedia Brown Activity Kit
Celebrate 50 years of adventure with games and printables featuring detective Leroy Brown, a.k.a Encyclopedia Brown.…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryDetective and Mysteries -
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Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of the Macy's Day Parade Educator's Guide
Share the story of Tony Sarg, puppeteer extraordinaire, by reading Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the…Subjects:Literary BiographiesNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up: Woolworth's
In this printable reading warm-up, students read a passage of historical fiction about Woolworth's and answer…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionHistorical Fiction1920s -
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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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Winston Churchill
Teach pupils about the many significant achievements in the life of Winston Churchill with this printable research and…Subjects:British HistoryU.S. StatesUnited States of America (USA) -
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Fundraising for World Orphans
Teach your pupils about the millions of children throughout the world who are orphaned or homeless due to poverty, war,…Subjects:Creative WritingSocial Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. History -
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Invention of Kool-Aid® Reading Warm-Up
In this printable daily warm-up, students read a passage on the invention of Kool-Aid® and answer reading comprehension…Subjects:Twentieth CenturyAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Shirley Temple Reading Warm-Up
In this printable reading warm-up, students read a passage of historical fiction about Shirley Temple and answer…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionHistorical Fiction1930s -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up: Inventing Crayons
In this printable reading warm-up, students read a passage of historical fiction about inventing crayons and answer…Subjects:Twentieth CenturyAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
ACTIVITIES
SOS Day Writing Activity
SOS is the international distress signal, which is expressed in Morse Code. Come up with a slogan for SOS day, using the…Subjects:SafetyHealth and SafetyUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
