2nd Grade Social Studies and History Worksheets

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Reading

Language Arts and Writing

American 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 Century

Aviation & Flight

American 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 Writing

American History/U.S. History

Nutrition

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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…

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American History/U.S. History

Twentieth Century

Social Studies and 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…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Inventions

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The Ferris Wheel

Try a printable science activity that focuses on wheels as simple machines.

Subjects:

Machines

Inventions

Vocabulary

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ACTIVITIES

Now or Long Ago?

Compare items from the present era with those from the past.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Inventions

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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 Century

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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George Washington Carver – Coloring Page

Children read a short biography of the African-American inventor George Washington Carver, who discovered hundreds of…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Inventions

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GAMES AND APPS

Ingenious Inventors Match

Match major discoveries in science and technology with the scientists and inventors responsible for them.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Inventions

Science

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Invention of the Iron: A Reading Warm-Up

In this nonfiction reading warm-up, students read a passage on the invention of the iron and answer reading…

Subjects:

Reading Comprehension

Inventions

Society Development and Technology

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Garrett Morgan Coloring Page

Read about Garrett Morgan, a famous African-American inventor, and color in the picture.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Inventions

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Benjamin Franklin Little Book

Put together a kite-shaped lift-tab book about Benjamin Franklin's accomplishments.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Political Figures

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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 Century

Aviation & Flight

American 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 Comprehension

Inventions

Scientists

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Sarah Breedlove Walker -- Coloring Page

This printable coloring book page features Sarah Breedlove Walker, African-American inventor of a hair softener and…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Inventions

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Thomas Edison Revisited

Try a printable science activity that focuses on facts about Thomas Edison.

Subjects:

Library Resources

Reading and Literature

Reference Materials

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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 Century

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Investigate an Invention

Enhance science skills with an activity that focuses on inventions.

Subjects:

Library Resources

Reading and Literature

Inventions

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Jan E. Matzeliger

Children can read about the inventor Jan E. Matzeliger, and then color in his picture.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Inventions

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Joseph Winters Coloring Page

Coloring book page with picture of Joseph Winters, African-American inventor.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Inventions

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George Washington Carver Little Book

Students read a brief biography of George Washington Carver and put together a lift-tab book about him. This printable…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Inventions

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My Book of Ingenious Inventors

Introduce your students to influential inventors with this mini-book. Included are biographies of Thomas Edison, the…

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American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

Inventions

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The Pen Is Mightier

Interesting facts and fun activities related to the ballpoint pen.

Subjects:

Inventions

Penmanship

Language Arts and Writing

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