2nd Grade Social Studies and History Lesson Plans Resources
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Summer Reading (Grades K-2)
Classic kids' books for summer reading - with activities for family learning! Pick any book from this list of the best…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureSocial Studies and HistoryScience -
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Sunflowers, Van Gogh, and You
Students will taste sunflower seeds, plant sunflowers, research Vincent van Gogh, and paint a picture of a sunflower.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryCommunity and Ways of Life -
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Winter Holidays
Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to learn about the traditions of various winter holidays, such…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryScienceArts and Crafts -
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Appalachian Riddle Song
Capture your students' attention with this lesson focusing on "The Riddle Song" to show the pentatonic scale and…SubjectsMusicMulticultural MusicMusic National Content Standard 1 -
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What Can We Learn About Character from the Presidents of the United States?
President’s Day is not just a great opportunity to teach students about the presidents of the United States of America,…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingSocial Studies and HistoryScience -
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If I Were the President Writing Activity
Create a class book on what your students would do if they were president. This printable activity includes a materials…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryU.S. PresidencyLanguage Arts and Writing -
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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 ComprehensionLiteratureCreative Writing -
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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:LiteratureMulticultural LiteratureMexican History and Hispanic Heritage -
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KWL Chart - Moving and Working
Introduce your students to a KWL chart that is a graphic organizer for recording what students Know, Want to know, and…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingSociety Development and TechnologySociety and Anthropology -
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Austrian Yodeling
Explore European Alpine culture through folk music and the yodel.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryIsraelUnited States of America (USA) -
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Rocks in My Pocket
Deliver a lesson plan that will have your students collecting rocks so they can learn about the mining industry and…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryLabor -
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Make a Dried Bouquet
Students learn how to make bouquets out of dried peppers or flowers. This was a common Colonial decoration, so this arts…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryColonial America -
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Potato Print Wrapping Paper
This arts & crafts lesson plan outlines how to make potato stamps for decorating gift wrap. This is a fun and creative…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyArts and Crafts -
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Thanksgiving Placemats
Students create placemats that show pictures of things for which they are thankful. This is an excellent Thanksgiving…SubjectsColonial AmericaAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Candle Decoration
Students make candle decorations out of paper tubes and colored paper. This arts & crafts activity is especially nice to…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyArts and Crafts -
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Hands-On Christmas Tree or Wreath
Students create a beautiful display with cutouts of their hands. This is a fun arts & crafts activity for Christmas.…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyArts and Crafts -
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Snail, Snail
Build community with younger students while playing the "snail" game.SubjectsSocial Studies and History -
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When You Were Young... Worksheet
Have students interview a senior citizen to learn what schools, jobs, and community activities were like when they were…Subjects:WritingFamiliesLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Houses of the World
Create a class book of homes around the world.Subjects:WritingBook ArtArchitecture -
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From the Great Wall to a Great Inclusive Classroom
Read about the workings of a great unit on Chinese folk tales in an inclusion classroom.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureSocial Studies and HistoryAsia -
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May Activities: Cinco de Mayo and Memorial Day
There are two activities highlighted in this May worksheet. First, make lunch bag pinatas to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryMexican History and Hispanic Heritage -
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A Cooperating Concert
Teach students about cooperation by creating an orchestra.Subjects:MusicSocial Studies and HistoryArt, Music and Drama -
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Clay Hanukkah Menorah
Students make a clay menorah as a way of learning about Hanukkah.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyArts and Crafts -
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American Flag Bulletin Board
Help your students learn about the U.S. flag with this bulletin board.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryFlags
