2nd Grade Social Studies and History Book Guides

A wealth of resources, lesson plans, and activities that can be used with the story Teammates by Peter Golenbock.

Teammates

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Reading

Literature

Language Arts and Writing

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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

Laura Joffe Numeroff's humorous book If You Give a Mouse a Cookie tells the story of a demanding mouse and the child who…

Subjects:

Literature

Fantasy Fiction

Social Studies and History

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The Day War Came Book Discussion Guide

This book discussion guide for The Day War Came, a story about a young girl struggling with her status as a refugee…

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Reading and Literature

Social Studies and History

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Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel Discussion Guide

The questions and activities in this literature guide will help your class discuss friendship, homelessness, and what it…

Subjects:

Literature

Reading and Literature

Children's Book

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Adelita: A Cinderella Story

Use a teaching guide that includes discussion ideas and activities for use with Adelita.

Subjects:

Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage

World History

Social Studies and History

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Rickshaw Girl Discussion & Activity Guide

Extend and enhance students' enjoyment of Rickshaw Girl with this discussion and activity guide. Students interview…

Subjects:

Literature

Division

Money

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage

Enhance understanding and diversity awareness with a teaching guide that offers reading ideas about Hispanic heritage…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Culture and Diversity

Multiculturalism

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Sir Cumference and All the King's Tens Teacher's Guide

Connect math and literature through supplementary activities for Sir Cumference and All the King's Tens, a fun book that…

Subjects:

Literature

World History

Middle Ages

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Subway Ride Activity Guide

Encourage critical thinking by asking pupils questions before, during, and after reading Subway Ride, a book that takes…

Subjects:

Literature

Hurricane Sandy

Reading and Literature

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REFERENCE

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 Literature

Literary Biographies

Suffrage and Women's Rights

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Celebrate African-American Heritage & Culture

Enhance understanding with a teaching guide that offers books about African-American history and culture appropriate for…

Subjects:

Culture and Diversity

Social Studies and History

Multiculturalism

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The Gingerbread Man Loose on the Fire Truck Teacher's Guide

This teacher's guide to The Gingerbread Man Loose on the Fire Truck includes tons of English language arts activities…

Subjects:

Fire Safety

Safety

Health and Safety

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Sarah Morton's Day, Samuel Eaton's Day, & Tapenum's Day

Explore Colonial Times through literature and corresponding activities and lessons. Discover resources related to three…

Subjects:

Native Americans

Pilgrims

Reading Comprehension

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Shaking Things Up Book Discussion Guide

The amazing and inspiring stories of these 14 young women are brought to life for a new generation of girls through a…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Social Studies and History

Women's Rights

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LESSON PLANS

Aunt Isabel Tells a Good One and Aunt Isabel Makes Trouble

Create a memorable storytelling unit for your class with the help of this teacher's guide.

Subjects:

Reading Comprehension

Literature

Creative Writing

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Sharing the Asian American Heritage Experience

Enhance understanding with a teaching guide that offers reading ideas about Asian-American history for all reading…

Subjects:

Asian History

Culture and Diversity

World History

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And Tango Makes Three Educator's Guide

Promote discussion about the meaning of family with the resources in this educator's guide for And Tango Makes Three, a…

Subjects:

Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Banned Books and Censorship

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The Soccer Fence Common Core Teacher's Guide

This teacher's guide to The Soccer Fence: A story of friendship, hope, and apartheid in South Africa contains reading,…

Subjects:

Teaching about Racism, Prejudice & Discrimination in America

Equality Struggles

Culture and Diversity

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The Race of Toad and Deer

Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching The Race of Toad and Deer by Pat Mora.

Subjects:

Literature

Multicultural Literature

Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage

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Moja Means One: Swahili Counting Book

This colorful picture book introduces children to Swahili and the continent of Africa.

Subjects:

Literature

Caldecott Medal Books & Illustrators

Language Arts and Writing

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EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS

Top 10 Children's Books for Black History Month

This gallery features 10 top children's books for Black History Month paired with a teaching guide for each book.…

Subjects:

Children's Book

African Americans

Literature

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