Social Studies Teaching Resources for 2nd Grade
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Human Histories: World Explorers – Comprehension Worksheet
A free comprehension worksheet paired with an informational text about world explorers.
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Labeling the Continents and Oceans Worksheets
Turn geography into a fun and educational learning experience by using our free Continents and Oceans worksheets!
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'I Have a Dream' Mobile
Celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. with this ‘I Have a Dream’ craft.
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Christmas in Japan - Kindness Christmas Light Template
Use a Christmas light template to create a Kindness Christmas bulb craft while learning about Christmas in Japan.
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Reading a Map Worksheet
Develop elementary grade map skills with a map-reading worksheet.
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7 Continents Fortune Teller
Use this Continents of the World fortune teller and summary sheet as a fun geography review activity.
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World Continents Brochure Template
Replace your continents worksheets with a printable continents brochure project.
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Long Ago, Now, or In the Future Sort
Help your students develop a sense of history and how life, transportation, and communications have changed over time.
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Lunar New Year Decorations - Snake Craft
Create simple Lunar New Year decorations to bring festive cheer and cultural celebration into your classroom!
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The Continent of Europe - Mini-Book
Explore the wonders and delights of the continent of Europe with this informative printable mini-book.
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Map of the U.S. Puzzle and Game
A fun puzzle and game to use in the classroom when learning the names and geographical locations of the American States.
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Communication in the Past and Present- Sorting Activity
A fun sorting activity for students to identify old and new communication devices.
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Map Symbols Matching Activity
Practice identifying the symbols found on a map with a map symbol matching activity.
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Where to Buy Goods and Services Worksheet
Identify places and people in the community that provide goods and services with a cut and paste sorting worksheet.
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Pledge to the Texas Flag - Poster
A poster with the words to the Pledge to the Texas Flag.
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The Great State Of... State Research Template
A free template for students to identify important aspects of their state.
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Printable Wanted Poster Template Pack
Use a 'Wanted' poster template to encourage your students to research and write about historical figures and more!
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Cardinal Directions Worksheet for First Grade
Use cardinal directions to create a simple town map with this 2-page cut-and-paste activity sheet.
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Printable Map of Native American Tribes of North America
Print and use a detailed map showing the regions of native American tribes.
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Day of the Dead - Sugar Skull Mask Template
Promote cultural awareness and introduce Dia de Muertos to your students with a Sugar Skull mask craft.
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Patriotic Symbols – Bingo Game
Identify symbols associated with patriotic holidays with this Bingo game.
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What Are Needs and Wants? Task Cards
Use these free Needs and Wants Task Cards to practice identifying things that are needs and things that are wants.
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Me on the Map - Map Elements Presentation
Teach the components of a map with a map elements teaching presentation.
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Government Exit Tickets
Assess student knowledge of governmental concepts with quick and easy exit tickets.
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Rule or Law? SCOOT Activity
Differentiate between rules and laws with a free game of Rule or Law Scoot!
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My Research Project - Pennant Banner
Create a pennant banner for students to record and display their biography research.
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Printable Map of Alaska - Outline
Print an Alaska state map outline to jump-start your students into state research projects.
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A Visual Story of ME! - Timeline Template
Apply knowledge of chronological order while students create a personal timeline highlighting important milestones.
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Cardinal Directions - Instructional Slide Deck
An editable PowerPoint to use when teaching your students about cardinal directions.
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Labeled Map of the United States
Teach your students about the geography of the United States of America with this detailed map.
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World Map with Countries Labeled
Print a labeled world map for the classroom with the various countries of the world.
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Blank Map of the World
Teach your students about the world’s seven continents and five oceans with this blank map of the world for labeling.